2017 Ram 1500 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 53about this part
- Share
- 6%of 884 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 53 complaints about the air bags of the 2017 Ram 1500, 6% of the 884 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 miles. 43 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On 1/29/18 at 6:30 am I was in a head on collision with an 18 wheel semi truck and my air bags failed to deploy. This occurred on interstate i75 northbound near exit 98. In motion . Msp report number 21-1259-18. The front end of my truck was hit very hard.”
NHTSA complaint #11065619, filed 2018-01, 32,000 miles“Was invloved in an front end accident on the freeway going 40+MPH and the seatbelt failed with no airbag deployed. I ended up hitting the dash and hit my head on the windshield.”
NHTSA complaint #11389323, filed 2021-01, 60,000 miles“On a 2 lane rural road our front hit the side of another vehicle that pulled out in front of us. The airbags did not deploy. My speed was between 30-40 MPH at point of impact.”
NHTSA complaint #11202995, filed 2019-04, 55,000 miles“I was in an accident and the air bag light came on after the hit. The impact was on drivers side to middle of the truck and per dodge there was a drivers side fault code for the left side air bag sensor. This was not inspected by them while it was at the shop after informing them what had happened. I was sent home with no explanation of what was wrong with air bags. They seen the pictures of accident and stated they should have deployed. Per chrysler they said to contact dealership to have it inspected and pay the fee. …”
NHTSA complaint #11222694, filed 2019-06, 21,000 miles“My second front impact with my truck. First one was 10k damage impact was 50 MPH, then a few months later my airbag light came on. Ram says clock spring needs replaced, I pay them to replace it. 2 weeks later another frontal impact at 45mph, airbags didn't deploy nor the seat belts lock up. My 12 yo daughter hits the dash and now has a concussion. I end up with a disc issue and pinched nerves in my neck. Funny how I pay it get a system fixed and now nothing works. Called dealer talked to melody, she said service manager would call back, never has. …”
NHTSA complaint #11277201, filed 2019-10, 45,000 milesRelated recalls
- 25V010000Jan 16, 2025Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ram 3500, Ram 1500, 2016-2020 Ram 2500, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The right and left side…Covers: Ram 1500 2016–2019, 2500 2016–2020, 3500 2016–2019 +1 more
- 21V632000Aug 12, 2021Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Ram 1500 Classic, 2015-2016 Ram 3500, and Ram 2500 vehicles, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross…Covers: Ram 1500 2015–2020, 2500 2015–2016, 3500 2015–2016
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Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 3% |
| 2025 | 6 | 2% |
| 2024 | 4 | 5% |
| 2023 | 6 | 3% |
| 2022 | 12 | 2% |
| 2021 | 27 | 4% |
| 2020 | 21 | 3% |
| 2019 | 93 | 6% |
| 2018 | 19 | 3% |
| 2017 | 53 | 6% |
| 2016 | 49 | 3% |
| 2015 | 61 | 4% |
| 2014 | 125 | 7% |
| 2013 | 94 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2017 Ram 1500
230 complaintsEngine
156 complaintsFuel system
129 complaintsElectrical system
110 complaintsBrakes
100 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
98 complaintsOther or unknown
68 complaintsSuspension
50 complaintsVehicle speed control
43 complaintsBody and structure
36 complaintsEngine cooling
32 complaintsForward collision avoidance
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Ram 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology