2017 Ram 1500
NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for the 2017 Ram 1500, covering air bags, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, diesel, and 139 consumer complaints received since 2017.
The component named most often is power train: 146.6 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 107.4 per 1,000 across all 2017 model-year vehicles and against 149.4 per 1,000 for the Ram 1500 line as a whole.
That is about the same as the average of 126.5 complaints per model year across the 15 Ram 1500 model years on this register; 38 complaints reported a crash and 1 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2018 (71); the most recent in the file is dated 9 May 2019.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 3 investigations naming this model year.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ram 3500, Ram 1500, 2016-2020 Ram 2500, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's numbers for this recall are 05C, 09C, and 10C.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer campaign 05C, 09C, 10C).
Defect, as filed: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
Consequence: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 3, 2023. Some owner notification letters were mailed October 31, 2023. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated July 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 66A. This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-475.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer campaign 66A).
Defect, as filed: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.
Consequence: Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2022. Owner notification letters for were mailed for Jeep Grand Cherokee owners starting January 11, 2024. Owner notification letters for Ram 1500 owners were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z46.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer campaign Z46).
Defect, as filed: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Ram 1500 Classic, 2015-2016 Ram 3500, and Ram 2500 vehicles, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating less than 10,000 lbs. The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Consequence: A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the SABIC assemblies, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 4, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 26, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y55.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer campaign Y55); components: air bags:side/window:curtain:inflator; air bags:side/window:curtain.
Defect, as filed: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ram 1500 and 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
Consequence: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion by reading the camshaft position signal in the event that the crankshaft position signal is lost, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-2002. FCA US's number for this recall is W58.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) (manufacturer campaign W58).
- 19V757000ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)Reported 24 Oct 2019 · 107,980 units
Defect, as filed: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 1500 Classic Pickup trucks equipped with 3.0L Eco Diesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold.
Consequence: Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold. The recall began April 16, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VB1.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) (manufacturer campaign VB1).
Defect, as filed: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with an 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. Chrysler is also recalling all 2013-2014 and 2018 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks built before April 1, 2018 with a 6 or 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. On August 29, 2019 Chrysler expanded the recall to include an additional 693,128 model year 2013-2014 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate actuator limiter tab may fracture and cause the tailgate to unlatch and open while driving.
Consequence: If the tailgate opens while the vehicle is being driven, cargo may fall out the vehicle and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the tailgate latch, free of charge. The recall began May 23, 2019. Chrysler is expected to notify owners of the expanded population on October 18, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US's number for this recall is V44. Note: 2015-2017 MY Ram 1500 pickup trucks with truck beds other than 8 foot, are currently covered under NHTSA recall 18V-486 for this issue.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) (manufacturer campaign V44).
Defect, as filed: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with a power locking tailgate and either a 5 foot, 7 inch or 6 foot, 4 inch bed. The tailgate actuator limiter tab may fracture and cause the tailgate to unlatch and open while driving.
Consequence: If the tailgate latch releases and the tailgate opens while driving, cargo may fall out, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began September 17, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U74.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) (manufacturer campaign U74); components: structure:body:tailgate; latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch.
Defect, as filed: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Consequence: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) (manufacturer campaign U49,U59-U65,U68,U73); components: electrical system:software; vehicle speed control:cruise control; electrical system:wiring.
Defect, as filed: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 RAM 1500, 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, all equipped with a column shifter. Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may cause the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) pin to stick in the open position. With the pin in the open position, the transmission can be shifted out of PARK into any gear without pushing the brake pedal or having the key in the ignition.
Consequence: Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will update the Body Control Module software. Dealers will also test the BTSI operation, replacing the solenoid as necessary. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U11.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) (manufacturer campaign U11).
- 17V821000POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFTReported 20 Dec 2017 · 1,482,874 units
Defect, as filed: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs, 2011-2017 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, 2009-2017 Ram 1500 and 2010-2017 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks, all equipped with a column shifter. Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may cause the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) pin to stick in the open position. With the pin in the open position, the transmission can be shifted out of PARK into any gear without pushing the brake pedal or having the key in the ignition.
Consequence: Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, inspect the BTSI, and, as necessary, replace it, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T79.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) (manufacturer campaign T79).
Defect, as filed: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Ram 1500 trucks. The fuel tanks in the affected vehicles may have a broken fuel tank control valve which might leak fuel if the vehicle were to become inverted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
Consequence: In the event of a rollover crash, leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tanks, free of charge. The recall began on August 10, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T45.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) (manufacturer campaign T45).
Defect, as filed: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 1500 trucks. The differential pin retaining screw may come loose while driving, potentially causing the differential to break or lock up.
Consequence: A broken or locked up differential may result in a loss of motive power and possibly a loss of vehicle control. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the differential retaining pin, free of charge. The recall began April 24, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T20.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) (manufacturer campaign T20).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2017 Ram 1500 (black) against all 2017 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2017 | 1500 line | All 2017 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 146.6 | 149.4 | 107.4 |
| Unknown or Other | 125.7 | 76.8 | 127 |
| Air Bags | 109.9 | 83.7 | 44.7 |
| Structure | 99.5 | 46.6 | 46.8 |
| Electrical System | 83.8 | 136.4 | 109.6 |
| Engine | 73.3 | 108.5 | 134.3 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 28 | 146.6 | 149.4 | 107.4 |
| Unknown or Other | 24 | 125.7 | 76.8 | 127 |
| Air Bags | 21 | 109.9 | 83.7 | 44.7 |
| Structure | 19 | 99.5 | 46.6 | 46.8 |
| Electrical System | 16 | 83.8 | 136.4 | 109.6 |
| Engine | 14 | 73.3 | 108.5 | 134.3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 10 | 52.4 | 43.5 | 52.3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 52.4 | 44.7 | 49.3 |
| Steering | 8 | 41.9 | 79.4 | 60.8 |
| Suspension | 6 | 31.4 | 51.6 | 34 |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 26.2 | 34 | 24.1 |
| Tires | 5 | 26.2 | 8.8 | 6 |
| Wheels | 4 | 20.9 | 15.3 | 30.1 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 4 | 20.9 | 9.2 | 29.5 |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 20.9 | 19.1 | 16 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 4 | 20.9 | 7.6 | 3.8 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 15.7 | 37.8 | 69.3 |
| Seats | 2 | 10.5 | 8.4 | 10.6 |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 1 | 5.2 | 13.4 | 22.8 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 5.2 | 1.1 | 0.7 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 5.2 | 0.8 | 0.1 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 5.2 | 0.4 | 1.1 |
139 unique complaints, 191 component mentions; 38 injuries and 1 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RQ25003 | Recall query | Post Recall Remedy Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Failure | power train:automatic transmission | 3 Jul 2025 | open | — |
| EA23001 | Engineering analysis | High pressure fuel pump failure | fuel system, diesel:delivery:fuel pump | 17 Mar 2023 | open | 24V957 |
| PE16014 | Preliminary evaluation | Vehicle Rollaway | power train:automatic transmission | 16 Dec 2016 | 25 Jan 2024 | — |
Other Ram 1500 model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | 15 | 1,701,491 |
| 2013 | 11 | 409 | 6,825,723 |
| 2014 | 16 | 552 | 12,170,625 |
| 2015 | 17 | 367 | 12,568,025 |
| 2016 | 16 | 272 | 10,238,601 |
| 2017 | 13 | 139 | 9,335,172 |
| 2018 | 15 | 43 | 6,733,820 |
| 2019 | 29 | 101 | 10,455,860 |
| 2020 | 14 | 0 | 4,030,522 |
| 2021 | 15 | 0 | 3,883,484 |
| 2022 | 16 | 0 | 5,163,026 |
| 2023 | 11 | 0 | 3,077,237 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | 2,464,290 |
| 2025 | 8 | 0 | 2,148,821 |
| 2026 | 7 | 0 | 2,961,187 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Ram 1500 model years · Ram: 10 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2017 Ram 1500 have?
13 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 25V010000, was reported to NHTSA on 16 Jan 2025 and concerns air bags:side/window:curtain:inflator. Across all model years the Ram 1500 line has 95 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2017 Ram 1500?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 3 actions naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 2017 Ram 1500 complain about most?
Power Train: 28 of 191 component mentions (146.6 per 1,000). Next is unknown or other with 24. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.