2017 RAM 1500 Steering Problems
- 12
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 12 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 9 records
- steering wheel · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 9 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
Power steering works and don't work dont work when temp is 40;or below then drive for 10_12 miles shut engine off restart and power steering working
ODI 11268976
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Truck still under warenty has less than 13,000 miles. 7 different times car won't start. Have had to get it towed to dealership 3-4 times. Each time it's repaired a different electrical computer code is stated as the problem. This has happened in parking lots, our driveway and at a light (car would not go)! Very dangerous . Started to happen 3 months after we bought the truck. Happens every 30-60 days.
ODI 11256247
Engine · Steering
Noticed at 40k miles there is issue with tie rod ends joints become loose may cause accident reported this to a dealership they trying to brush me off bs that there is issue with rockers and lifters in the engine and exhaust manifold studs are snapping causing exhaust to leak and become louder that's a emission issue also
ODI 11259006
Steering
I was driving on the highway at highway speed and just as i entered a curve the steering went out and a warning came up on the instrument panel which said power steering failure. Once i was in a safe place to do so i turned the engine off and re-started it. Everything returned to normal.
ODI 11229275
Air Bags · Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the driver suddenly swerved to the left and pressed the brake pedal to avoid a collision but the vehicle speed and erroneously accelerated faster causing the driver to lose control and crashed into tree. During the crash, the front end of the vehicle was severely damaged but the air bags did not deploy. No injuries were…
Crash reported
ODI 11231933
Steering
Power steering eps has failed. The car lost the power steering.
ODI 11151901
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ram 1500. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle lost steering power ability and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact had to use excessive strength to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to capper chrysler dodge jeep ram, inc. (1738 e washington st, washington, ia 52353, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the electronic power steering needed to be replaced.…
ODI 11139721
Body · Power Train · Steering
When under acceleration in any gear, from 2000 to 2500 rpm there is a buzzy feeling vibration in the floor, gas pedal and steering wheel. Taken vehicle to 2 separate dealers who claim "normal characteristic", however this issue did not start occuring until the vehicle had about 1000 miles on it.
ODI 11079143
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
Power steering motor failure while driving. Steering wheel would lock while turning and in motion at city speeds - less than 45mph. Highway speeds ~70 mph. Total intermittent loss of vehicle control while in motion. Engine would shut off momentarily, loss of all electrical systems, transmission would not shift, steering wheel would lock.
ODI 11055273
Engine · Exterior Lighting · Steering
Had been experiencing transmission warning lights but engine didn't produce any codes.i took to 2 different dealers and they said nothing we could do about sensor problems until code appears. While driving at night about a half mile from home my truck shut down. My engine turned off and lost my steering,lights,and dash lights. The only thing that remained on was the fully illuminated 8' radio command center and gear…
ODI 11043613
Steering · Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ram 1500. While driving 50 mph or more, the vehicle drove roughly and the steering wheel vibrated. While driving with the rear windows down, the turbulence caused the vehicle to shake violently and caused ear trauma/popping and the contact's eyes to water. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (john hiester chrysler dodge jeep ram, 940 n main st, lillington, nc 27546 [redacted]) where…
ODI 11046949
Hydraulic Power Assist System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ram 1500. While driving 30 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The power steering indicator illuminated after the failure occurred and remained lit. The steering wheel resumed normal operation after the engine was restarted. The vehicle was taken to brunswick auto mart ([redacted] brunswick, ohio 44212 phone [redacted]), but the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed.…
ODI 11022614