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2017 Ram 1500
What 2017 Ram 1500 owners report most
Steering complaints dominate owner reports for this model year, with drivers describing sudden loss of power assist while in motion. Engine noise at idle and powertrain concerns around the rotary gear shifter also appear with notable frequency, and a share of complaints across multiple areas involve crashes or fires.
Most reported areas
Steering safety 26%
Owners report the steering wheel becoming difficult or unresponsive to turn while driving, sometimes accompanied by a power steering warning light that remains illuminated after the event. · 9 crash · 5 injured
Engine safety 18%
Owners of trucks equipped with the cylinder-deactivation system describe a persistent tapping or ticking noise that occurs at idle when the vehicle is stationary. · 8 fire · 1 crash · 4 injured
Electrical System safety 12%
Owners describe unexpected vehicle behavior associated with the electronic gear selector, including incidents where shifting into park does not behave as expected. · 1 fire · 6 crash
Power Train safety 11%
Owners report the rotary shifter failing to hold the vehicle in park, causing it to roll into reverse without input, with multiple owners describing the event recurring more than once. · 9 crash · 2 injured
Service Brakes safety 11%
92 reports (11%) · 7 crash · 3 injured
Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 849 complaints
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