2017 RAM 2500 safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (4/5)
12
complaints reporting a crash
6
complaints reporting fire
11
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2017 Ram 2500 Crew PU/CC 2WD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 4 report injuries (10 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2017 RAM 2500 vehicles were involved in 91 fatal crashes with 12 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskRight and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a… · Jan 16, 2025
- Crash riskHydraulic control unit (HCU) may fail, which can cause the anti-lock brake… · Nov 27, 2024
- Crash riskChrysler is also recalling all 2013-2014 and 2018 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500… · May 9, 2019
- Crash riskOutboard steering linkage jam nut may loosen, allowing one end of the drag link… · Jan 25, 2019
- Crash riskTailgate actuator limiter tab may fracture and cause the tailgate to unlatch… · Jul 27, 2018
- Crash riskThese vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the… · May 17, 2018
- Crash riskPushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and… · Feb 8, 2018
- Fire riskA list of the affected trailer models is available at… · Dec 21, 2017