2017 RAM 1500 Complaints

Air suspension completely fails when the weather reaches below zero. When the air suspension fails there is nothing protecting the driver due to the bumpiness of the ride. Your head will constantly hit the headrest the entire ride. Air suspension can also fail while the truck is in motion.

My truck electric steering suddenly locked while driving in the highway lightning my steering wheel service light on

The electric power steering failed while driving the vehicle. Due to the size and weight of the vehicle, it is extremely difficult to maneuver safely without power steering. I took it to the nearest dealer and they inspected the truck and confirmed that the electric power steering rack and pinion had failed due to the control board withing the rack and pinion and recommended a complete replacement of the rack and pinion.

The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the coolant level was abnormally low. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the EGR cooler was replaced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V757000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a second dealer, Ruge's Chrysler Dodge Jeep (6882 US-9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572), where the EGR cooler and intake were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the second dealer who informed the contact that no coolant leak was found upon inspection. The contact stated that the coolant level was abnormally low. Additionally, the contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 31,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Without warning, the power steering has started to fail. The wheel has become very hard to turn.

The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed and turning the steering wheel to make a turn, the steering wheel became inoperable. The contact stated that the steering wheel failed to turn in either direction. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed electronic rack and pinion. The contact was informed that the electronic rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure started a month before while the contact was driving the vehicle and making a turn, and the contact heard an abnormal scratching sound. The contact stated that after the failure the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer for assistance. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) and 23V411000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle started to lose motive power. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The contact stated that the check engine and check electronic throttle sensor messages were displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle then stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after multiple attempts. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate above 40 MPH. The contact stated that the failure had occurred several more times and he had stopped driving the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed that the contact was informed that a hose needed to be seated properly on the air filter. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was advised by the dealer that if there was a subsequent failure with the vehicle, the master mechanic had recommended that the fuel injectors be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Brakes locked up in busy pedestrian area when it was wet. Message popped up on dash that stated to service electronic braking system and a second to service the ABS brake system. I almost hit someone because they did not perform as they have in hard braking scenarios in the past. The truck is at the dealership with no parts available in the nation and no aftermarket availability until an engineering solution is found at FCA. There is much to read on the issue at various online forum sites. When I slammed on my brakes my truck slid all over the place and that has never happpend before .

While driving on a busy Highway my 2017 Ram 1500 will lose power causing me to abruptly slow down in the middle of the road. Suddenly my check engine light and every other light appears and I get many warnings in the dash: service electronic braking system, service shifter, and many more. Restarting the vehicle or disconnecting the battery will resolve the issue for a short amount of time. It’s not long before the same thing happens again.

The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. No warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to drive to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 205,000.