2017 RAM 1500 Complaints
View complaints related to 2017 RAM 1500. The complaints found here are submitted by actual consumers with first hand experience. There are more than 830 complaints submitted for the 2017 RAM 1500. You can submit your own complaint to the NHTSA or call the Hotline, Monday-Friday 8am to 8pm at (888) 327-4236, TTY: (800) 424-9153.
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2017 RAM 1500- Carthage, NC
My ABS module is bad. I have no traction control, or cruise control. My truck shows service trailer brake system, service electronic braking system, and service antilock brake system. I took it to my mechanic in October 2024 and he said there is no part available from Dodge. I took it to a Dodge dealer April 6, 2025 and they were going to send the ABS module off to be rebuilt, said it would take 3 to 4 days. They then called and said it would take one month to rebuild. I went and got my truck back, since I can’t be without it for a month. There are many owners on a forum for Ram 1500 with the same issue. Some are trading theirs in for a different vehicle because of this issue.
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2017 RAM 1500- Waller, TX
I had the EGR recall completed but now the intake manifold is failing and I was told it could be damage from the cracked egr cooler. Dealership says none of it is under warranty.
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2017 RAM 1500- Kennewick, WA
The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated that when the vehicle started, the contact became aware of an abnormal ticking sound. No warning light was illuminated. The contact inspected the vehicle and became aware of several fractured bolts on the exhaust manifold. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The vehicle was scheduled for a diagnostic test within several days. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 164,000.
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2017 RAM 1500- Redmond, OR
I was driving and electric steering went out and almost crashed few to no way you can steer it cause front end damage
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2017 RAM 1500- Norfolk, Va 23503, VA
Update to previously reported incident: Electric Power Steering unit would intermittently stop working - twice while driving and dash warning message to "Service Power Steering" appeared. Took Truck to Ram Dealership who duplicated problem. Dealership had to replace entire Electric Power Steering Rack. THIS IS AN EXTREME SAFETY PROBLEM. I ALMOST RAN THE TRUCK OFF THE ROAD WHEN POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE ROUNDING A CURVE. BOTH 2015 AND 2016 RAM 1500 YEARS HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR SAME PROBLEM - WHY NOT 2017???? I HAD TO PAY OVER $4,000.00 TO DEALERSHIP TO REPLACE THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING RACK. WHY HAS 2017 MODELS NOT BEEN RECALLED YET?????
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2017 RAM 1500- Harlingen, TX
Began driving to work, after about 5 minutes the service abs light traction control light and brake light came on with cruise control feature disabled.. all the warning lights would come on and off as I drove. The following day. Took it to the dealership and was told ram is having problems with the ABS module and are all on back order for months.
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2017 RAM 1500- Corpus Christi , TX
Service electronic braking system/ service antilock brake system, (ABS). My local dealership stated this is a nationwide known issue for the past three years with manufacture and supplier issue and that there is no no remedy or fix for this at this time.
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2017 RAM 1500- Newark , DE
My fuel level sensor has failed twice now. Once at 60k miles and again at 106k miles. It’s expensive to fix is a dangerous problem. This needs to be recalled
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2017 RAM 1500- Lowell, MA
My fuel tank support strap failed. Just rust I presume I have the larger fuel tank as well. Filled it then shortly after heard a scraping sound.
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2017 RAM 1500- Sparta, GA
Check ABS System, Check Electric Brake System, Check Trailer Tow, icy/skid light, and emergency BRAKE dash lights are all on. Trailer brakes module will not engage electric trailer brakes when towing heavy equipment, cruise control will not function, and anti-skid brakes (Plusing brakes, instead of brakes lock-up) do not function. The latter lock-up of brakes is a huge safety issue. Dealer says Hydraulic Control unit and electric brake unit need to be replaced. The electric brake unit is not available. The Ram series 2500 and heavier have a recall on these failing parts. The Ram 1500 was not included in the recall, but has the same components that regulate the braking system. The recall needs to include all failing components regardless of the vehicle in which they are installed.
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