2017 Ram 1500
Common Problems
Ranked from 327 federal NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
11 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Power Steering Failure
111complaintsSafety riskSteeringThe electric power steering system fails, making it extremely difficult to turn the steering wheel.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Engine Manifold Bolt Failure
56complaintsHigh severityEngineExhaust manifold bolts break, causing an exhaust leak and potentially leading to a fire.
Related recalls: 20V475000, 19V757000, 23V411000
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Exhaust Manifold Issues
52complaintsSafety riskEngineThe exhaust manifold develops a ticking noise and leaks exhaust fumes into the cabin, potentially leading to cabin contamination.
Related recalls: 20V475000, 19V757000, 23V411000
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Engine Stalling and Rough Idling
51complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine stutters, stalls, or idles roughly, often without warning, potentially leading to loss of control.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 20V475000, 19V757000, 23V411000
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Engine Failure Due to Broken Exhaust Manifold Bolts
45complaintsHigh severityEngineExhaust manifolds warp leading to broken mounting bolts/studs resulting in exhaust leak/ticking.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 20V475000, 19V757000, 23V411000
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ABS Module Failure
27complaintsSafety riskOtherThe Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) module fails, disabling ABS, traction control, and cruise control, posing a significant safety risk.
$800–$2,000est. abs module replacement · 2–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Failure
11complaintsSafety riskBrakesThe ABS system intermittently fails, causing the ABS, traction control, and brake lights to illuminate, posing a significant safety risk.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Fuel System Issues
4complaintsMedium severityFuel systemFuel level sensors and fuel tank support straps have failed, causing inaccurate fuel readings and potential loss of fuel support, leading to unexpected engine shutdowns.
Related recalls: 17V434000, 22V406000
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Air Suspension Failure
3complaintsMedium severitySuspensionThe air suspension system failed, leading to a bumpy and unsafe ride, especially in cold weather.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Engine Stall and Limp Mode
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine frequently stalls and enters limp mode, requiring immediate attention and potentially causing loss of control.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 20V475000, 19V757000, 23V411000
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Engine Stall and Loss of Power
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stalls unexpectedly, often accompanied by a loss of power and check engine light, posing a risk of losing control of the vehicle.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 20V475000, 19V757000, 23V411000
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.