2017 Ram 1500 Steering Problems
NHTSA lists 226 steering complaints for the 2017 Ram 1500, 26% of that year's 878 total complaints. These complaints are linked to 9 crashes and 5 injuries, with a median failure mileage of 64,000. No related recalls are listed for this issue.
- Steering complaints
- 226
- 26% of 878
- Crashes reported
- 9
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 5
- Median mileage
- 64,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Steering wheel suddenly becomes difficult to turn while driving, with the power steering warning light illuminating and normal operation returning only after the engine is restarted.
- Power steering cuts out completely and unexpectedly, sometimes causing the vehicle to run off the road or lose control on the highway.
- Steering wheel jerks or turns sharply on its own, without driver input, resulting in collisions with fixed objects like light poles or trees.
- Steering locks in one position while the vehicle is moving or backing up, sometimes paired with unintended acceleration.
- Power steering loss occurs together with a broader electrical shutdown, including dash lights, transmission response, and engine power, then intermittently returns.
- Owners report needing a steering rack and pinion replacement after a sudden loss of power steering assist.
When 2017 Ram 1500 steering complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 11, 2017, latest Sep 23, 2026.
Steering recalls for the 2017 Ram 1500
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Steering complaints by 1500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many steering complaints does the 2017 Ram 1500 have?
- NHTSA lists 226 steering-related complaints for the 2017 Ram 1500, which is 26% of the 878 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for 2017 Ram 1500 steering problems?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this steering complaint pattern on the 2017 Ram 1500.
- At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2017 Ram 1500?
- The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2017 Ram 1500 is 64,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
- Have steering complaints led to crashes on the 2017 Ram 1500?
- Yes, NHTSA data tied to this steering complaint area shows 9 crashes and 5 injuries reported for the 2017 Ram 1500.
- How does the 2017 Ram 1500 compare to other years for steering complaints?
- The 2017 model's steering complaints are 26% of its total complaints, higher than 2018 (13%), 2020 (10%), 2021 (7%), and 2022 (7%), but lower than 2013's 50% share.