How many electrical complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 Ram 1500?

NHTSA lists 116 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Ram 1500, which is 13% of the 878 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2017 Ram 1500 electrical system?

Yes, recall campaign 18V332000 covers 2017 Ram trucks among other Chrysler/FCA models; dealers inspect the software and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain controller.

At what mileage do 2017 Ram 1500 electrical problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 23,000 miles.

Did the electrical issues cause crashes or fires?

NHTSA records 6 crashes and 1 fire tied to Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Ram 1500, with 0 injuries reported.

How does 2017 compare to other Ram 1500 model years for electrical complaints?

The 2017 model's 13% share of complaints tied to the Electrical System is lower than most other years listed, such as 2025 at 56% and 2023 at 39%.

2017 Ram 1500 Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 116 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Ram 1500, 13% of its 878 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 23,000. Owners report rolling gear-shifter events, loss of power steering and dashboard shutdowns, and one related recall (18V332000) covers a software flash.

Electrical System complaints: 116; 13% of 878
Crashes reported: 6
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 23,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Electronic gear selector fails to hold park, letting the truck roll backward while unattended.
Steering wheel locks up mid-drive while dash lights, engine, and transmission shift function drop out simultaneously.
Front and rear parking-assist sensors give false distance readings or shut off in wet or freezing conditions.
Headlights fail to illuminate at night with no dealer-identified cause.
Keyless entry and key fob intermittently fail to lock, unlock, or start the vehicle.
Rambox wiring reportedly shorted and caused a fire while driving.

When 2017 Ram 1500 electrical complaints were filed

First complaint May 3, 2017, latest Sep 17, 2026.

116 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2017 Q2 to 2026 Q3; peak 2025 Q4 (8).

Electrical System recalls for the 2017 Ram 1500

NHTSA 18V332000May 17, 2018Electrical System4,815,661 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.

Electrical System complaints by 1500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2013240 (19%)
2014267 (15%)
2015179 (12%)
2016199 (13%)
2017116 (13%)
2018165 (25%)
2019390 (26%)
2020169 (27%)
2021205 (30%)
2022197 (32%)
202379 (39%)
202429 (39%)
2025197 (56%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 Ram 1500?: NHTSA lists 116 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Ram 1500, which is 13% of the 878 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Ram 1500 electrical system?: Yes, recall campaign 18V332000 covers 2017 Ram trucks among other Chrysler/FCA models; dealers inspect the software and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain controller.
At what mileage do 2017 Ram 1500 electrical problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 23,000 miles.
Did the electrical issues cause crashes or fires?: NHTSA records 6 crashes and 1 fire tied to Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Ram 1500, with 0 injuries reported.
How does 2017 compare to other Ram 1500 model years for electrical complaints?: The 2017 model's 13% share of complaints tied to the Electrical System is lower than most other years listed, such as 2025 at 56% and 2023 at 39%.