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2017 Ram 1500 Electrical system Problems

Complaints
110about this part
Share
12%of 884 total for the year
Median mileage
23,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 110 complaints about the electrical system of the 2017 Ram 1500, 12% of the 884 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,000 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Takata recall. In the winter months there are a host of electrical problems. At times, the radio will not tutn off after I shut off the vehicle. The only fix was yo disconnect the battery. The backup camera goes completely green also. The air suspension fails several times per week during the winter months as well. I have it parked outside all the time.”

NHTSA complaint #11175784, filed 2019-02, 15,000 miles

“Yeah I started with the screens in my dash going dark they could not figure out what the issue was so now it's gotten to where the whole dashboard and the whole everything dies or shuts down. The engine shuts off the front of the vehicle drops down as if you're slammed on your breaks you can feel the pull the transmission as if that's what's slowing me down. …”

NHTSA complaint #11257117, filed 2019-09, 65 miles

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #11256247, filed 2019-09, 300 miles

“Sometimes the truck won't recognize the key fobs. Truck instrument panel will continue to display key fob has left the vechile and the chime continue to sound even tho I have the key fob in my possession. I can put the vechile in gear and drive but instrument panel will continue to display key fob has left the vechile and the chime won't stop sounding. (I have videos and pictures of this issue) . …”

NHTSA complaint #11111079, filed 2018-07, 11,400 miles

“As soon as I hit over 36,000 miles, I been having trouble with door locks. Some doors lock and unlock. Sometimes they all work fine. It is very random. Using the key fob and power lock button in car is working randomly. I have read online this has been an issue for many years.”

NHTSA complaint #11219155, filed 2019-06, 36,200 miles

Related recalls

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20265049%
202519152%
20242836%
20236934%
202219932%
202119829%
202016426%
201938226%
201815924%
201711012%
201619312%
201515911%
201424614%
201322718%
2009616%

Other parts of the 2017 Ram 1500

Steering
230 complaintsEngine
156 complaintsFuel system
129 complaintsBrakes
100 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
98 complaintsOther or unknown
68 complaintsAir bags
53 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 27, 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