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Model Year Problem Record

Ram 3500 2017 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2017 Ram 3500: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

316Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
12Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
8Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
12Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Brakes196 complaints

196 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 24V896000.

Electrical System33 complaints

33 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 18V332000.

Engine32 complaints

32 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 17V562000.

Vehicle Speed Control30 complaints

30 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train27 complaints

27 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 17V821000, 18V100000.

Wheels21 complaints

21 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 17V499000, 21V398000.

Steering18 complaints

18 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 19V021000.

Unknown Or Other16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment5 complaints

5 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 17V824000.

Vehicle Structure4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags3 complaints

3 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 25V010000.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

17V499000Reported August 10, 2017 - 1,765 vehicles potentially affected

Wheels. Recall covering the wheels system, reported to NHTSA on August 10, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 1,765 vehicles across all affected models.

17V562000Reported September 12, 2017 - 443,874 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on September 12, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 443,874 vehicles across all affected models.

17V821000Reported December 20, 2017 - 1,482,874 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on December 20, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 1,482,874 vehicles across all affected models.

17V824000Reported December 21, 2017 - 61,791 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on December 21, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 61,791 vehicles across all affected models.

18V100000Reported February 8, 2018 - 180,462 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on February 8, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 180,462 vehicles across all affected models.

18V332000Reported May 17, 2018 - 4,815,661 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on May 17, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 4,815,661 vehicles across all affected models.

18V486000Reported July 27, 2018 - 1,149,223 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on July 27, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 1,149,223 vehicles across all affected models.

19V021000Reported January 25, 2019 - 795,575 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on January 25, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 795,575 vehicles across all affected models.

19V347000Reported May 9, 2019 - 1,103,209 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on May 9, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 1,103,209 vehicles across all affected models.

21V398000Reported May 27, 2021 - 447,985 vehicles potentially affected

Wheels. Recall covering the wheels system, reported to NHTSA on May 27, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 447,985 vehicles across all affected models.

24V896000Reported November 27, 2024 - 317,630 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on November 27, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 317,630 vehicles across all affected models.

25V010000Reported January 16, 2025 - 6,066 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 16, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 6,066 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA19004Opened December 1, 2019 - Closed November 20, 2025

Steering loss due to linkage separation. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE18016Opened December 17, 2018 - Closed December 12, 2019

Steering loss due to linkage separation. Resulted in recall campaign 19V021000.

PE22012Opened November 28, 2022 - Closed March 3, 2025

Loss of Brake Performance. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE22012Opened November 28, 2022 - Closed March 3, 2025

Loss of Brake Performance. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE22012Opened November 28, 2022 - Closed March 3, 2025

Loss of Brake Performance. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE22012Opened November 28, 2022 - Closed March 3, 2025

Loss of Brake Performance. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ25003Opened July 3, 2025 - Open

Post Recall Remedy Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ25003Opened July 3, 2025 - Open

Post Recall Remedy Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20161
20178
201823
201931
202018
20219
202213
202367
202460
202551
202635
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.