2017 RAM 1500 problems by component
861 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 RAM 1500, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering → | 220 | 26% | 66,000 mi |
| Engine → | 155 | 18% | 39,700 mi |
| Electrical System → | 105 | 12% | 26,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 97 | 11% | 21,000 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 87 | 10% | 40,263 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 87 | 10% | 26,000 mi |
| Air Bags → | 53 | 6% | 35,000 mi |
| Suspension → | 48 | 6% | 42,000 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 41 | 5% | 22,000 mi |
| Structure → | 36 | 4% | 26,660 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 32 | 4% | 95,000 mi |
| Fuel System, Diesel → | 31 | 4% | 74,661 mi |
| Forward Collision Avoidance → | 18 | 2% | — |
| Wheels → | 13 | 2% | — |
| Exterior Lighting → | 12 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts → | 11 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 8 | 1% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 8 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 6 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 0% | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 0% | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 0% | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 0% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 0% | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.