2017 RAM 1500 steering problems
222 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2017 RAM 1500 — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Power steering loss EPS unit, steering rack and pinion needs replaced, entire rack and pinion, only driven 107,000 miles. Bought off dealership almost 3 years ago with only 83,956 had purchased extended warranty that has expired in March.”
filed Sep 2, 2026
“The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45-50 MPH, the electric power steering became inoperable, but the contact was able to avoid a crash. The check power steering warning light was illuminated after the failure. The local dealer was contacted and the…”
filed Jun 22, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 1500 | 1 | 1% |
| 2025 1500 | 22 | 6% |
| 2024 1500 | 6 | 8% |
| 2023 1500 | 18 | 9% |
| 2022 1500 | 39 | 6% |
| 2021 1500 | 50 | 7% |
| 2020 1500 | 60 | 10% |
| 2019 1500 | 337 | 23% |
| 2018 1500 | 86 | 13% |
| 2016 1500 | 309 | 20% |
| 2015 1500 | 340 | 23% |
| 2014 1500 | 502 | 28% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 RAM 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.