2017 Ram 1500 drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 95 complaints for the 2017 Ram 1500, 8% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 95 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 21,000 miles 57 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 10 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 26 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 14 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 57 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 21,000 miles, and 79% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 10 crashes, 5 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ram 1500. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle veered to the right without warning. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and struck a guardrail. The contact stated that the front passenger side tire detached completely and the air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained minor injuries and bruising. The front and rear passengers sustained minor bruising that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ram 1500. While the vehicle was parked, it independently shifted into reverse and struck a trailer. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired by the contact's insurance company. The contact called fletcher superstore (3111 e 32nd st, joplin, mo 64804) who stated that they had not heard any complaints on the issue, but scheduled a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or mechanic.
Other problems reported for the 2017 Ram 1500
- Steering 235 complaints
- Engine 188 complaints
- Fuel system 129 complaints
- Electrical system 110 complaints
- Brakes 101 complaints
- Air bags 53 complaints
- Suspension 50 complaints
- Cruise control 43 complaints