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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2017 Ram 1500 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
13
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
882
Latest campaign
Jan 16, 2025

Recall summary by component13

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Engine and engine cooling3Jun 8, 2023
Power train3Feb 8, 2018
Air bags2Jan 16, 2025
Fuel system, diesel1Jun 9, 2022
Latches/locks/linkages1May 9, 2019
Structure1Jul 27, 2018
Electrical system1May 17, 2018
Fuel system, gasoline1Jul 7, 2017

Safety recalls13

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Jan 16, 2025Latest campaign
Jan 16, 202525V010000

Air bags: side/window curtain

An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V010000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 25V010000 · Jan 16, 2025
Jun 8, 202323V411000

Engine and engine cooling

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V411000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 23V411000 · Jun 8, 2023
Jun 9, 202222V406000

Fuel system, diesel: delivery fuel pump

Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V406000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 22V406000 · Jun 9, 2022
Aug 12, 202121V632000

Air bags: side/window curtain

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,…

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V632000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 21V632000 · Aug 12, 2021
Aug 13, 202020V475000

Engine and engine cooling: engine diesel

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 20V475000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 20V475000 · Aug 13, 2020
Oct 24, 201919V757000

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system emission control

Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V757000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 19V757000 · Oct 24, 2019
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Ram). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component882

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
882Complaints filed
80Involving a crash
16Involving a fire
77Injuries reported · 1 death
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Steering22826905
Engine15618184
Electrical system10912610
Service brakes10011703
Power train9811902
Fuel/propulsion system8910201
Unknown or other678526
Air bags53643253
Suspension506103
Vehicle speed control435602
Fuel system405010
Structure364617
Engine and engine cooling324020
Diesel314010
Forward collision avoidance182000

18 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Seat belts

    “Beginning around the first of October 2026, the driver's front seat belt will randomly come unbuckled while driving. When I fasten the seat belt, the connection is secure.”

    Filed 10/12/2026 · ODI 11770692
  • Steering

    “The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the steering wheel disconnected from the steering column and fell into the lap of the driver.”

    Filed 10/05/2026 · ODI 11768951
  • Service brakes

    “I am filing this safety complaint regarding a defective ABS Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) on my 2017 Ram 1500 Laramie CREW CAB 5.7L Hemi with approximately 74,000 miles.”

    Filed 09/28/2026 · ODI 11767485

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2017 Ram 1500 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2017 Ram 1500 have?

NHTSA lists 13 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Ram 1500. The most recent, 25V010000 (reported January 16, 2025), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2017 Ram 1500 recalls for?

The largest group is engine and engine cooling, with 3 campaigns. Others: power train (3), air bags (2), fuel system, diesel (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Ram 1500?

Steering is the most-reported component, named in 228 complaints out of 882 filed with NHTSA (26%). Across all complaints, owners reported 80 crashs and 16 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 Ram 1500?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Ram). That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ram dealer.

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