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2017 Ram 3500 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 13 NHTSA recalls and 301 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Avoid This Year — 2017 Ram 3500

The 2017 Ram 3500 is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

13
NHTSA Recalls
13 recalls on record
301
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
9
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2017 Ram 3500 (13)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Ram dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V021000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18E096000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V347000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V486000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V332000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V398000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V821000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V499000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V824000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V100000

Showing 10 of 13 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2017 Ram 3500

Based on 301 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Service Brakes
135
Electrical System
33
Power Train
23
Steering
18
Vehicle Speed Control
17
Wheels
15
Engine
14
Unknown Or Other
11
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Ram 3500 — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2017 model year is highlighted.

2011 0 complaints 2012 0 complaints 2013 114 complaints 2014 201 complaints 2015 136 complaints 2016 133 complaints 2017 301 complaints 2018 767 complaints 2019 134 complaints 2020 112 complaints 2021 61 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2018 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2011, 2012, 2021 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2017 Ram 3500

Is the 2017 Ram 3500 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 Ram 3500 has 13 recalls and 301 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2017 Ram 3500 have?
The 2017 Ram 3500 has 13 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ram 3500?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2017 Ram 3500 are: Service Brakes, Electrical System, Power Train, Steering. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2017 Ram 3500 safe to buy?
The 2017 Ram 3500 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 13 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Ram 3500 should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Ram 3500 are: 2011, 2012, 2021. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2018.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.