Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Ram 1500
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Ram 1500 has 13 NHTSA recall campaigns and 885 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 6 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V010000 Side Curtain Air Bag Inflators May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V411000 Crankshaft Position Sensor Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V406000 High Pressure Fuel Pump Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V632000 Side Curtain Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V475000 Crank Position Sensor Tone Wheel may Delaminate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V757000 EGR Cooler May Crack and Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V347000 Tailgate May Open Unexpectedly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V486000 Tailgate May Open Unexpectedly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V332000 Cruise Control cannot be Cancelled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V100000 Vehicle May Rollaway NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V821000 Vehicle May Rollaway NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V434000 Possible Broken Fuel Tank Valve/FMVSS 301 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V198000 Differential Pin Retaining Screw may Loosen NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 230 complaints
- Engine 156 complaints
- Electrical System 110 complaints
- Power Train 98 complaints
- Service Brakes 91 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 90 complaints
Of the 885 complaints on file, 80 report a crash and 16 a fire; across all 885 complaints, owners report 77 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Ram 1500 has a below-average reliability due to a significant number of complaints (884) and recalls (13). Steering issues are most prevalent, alongside engine and electrical problems, suggesting higher long-term costs and frequent repairs. Nonetheless, the data is limited, so some issues may not be fully represented in this analysis.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | 50,000–100,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | very common |
| engine | 60,000–100,000 miles | $500–$2,500 | common |
| electrical system | 60,000–110,000 miles | $200–$1,500 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad and rotor checks
- Tire rotations and alignment
- Transmission fluid service
- Coolant system flush
- Air filter replacement
- Battery inspection and cleaning
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering vibration
- Engine stalling
- Electrical malfunctions
- Braking issues
- Fuel leaks
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Ram 1500 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.