2017 Ram 3500 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 316 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the air bags of the 2017 Ram 3500, 1% of the 316 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“We keep getting airbag service light come on every time we crank the truck.. We have taken it to the dealership 3x now and they have finally found the issue (of course it is out of warranty at this point. But it is the orc sensor that has shorted out. This is a known recall on many other vehicles. But mine has now shorted out with no current recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11290360, filed 2019-12, 34,658 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the ABS, traction control, and stability control warning lights remained illuminated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined, and the vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ); however, the parts needed to complete the recall were not yet available. …”
NHTSA complaint #11687661, filed 2025-09, 165,000 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 3500 2016–2019, 2500 2016–2020, 1500 2016–2019 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10204363Nov 3, 2021Updates - safety recall y26 wheel studs
- 10220113Nov 28, 2019Flash: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the TCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 11% |
| 2023 | 1 | 6% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 | 4 | 3% |
| 2018 | 5 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 8 | 6% |
| 2015 | 4 | 3% |
| 2014 | 10 | 5% |
| 2013 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2017 Ram 3500
195 complaintsElectrical system
33 complaintsVehicle speed control
30 complaintsEngine
28 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsWheels
21 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsForward collision avoidance
12 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsTires
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Ram 3500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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