2017 Ram 2500 steering problems

The 2017 Ram 2500 has 49 steering complaints filed with NHTSA — 5% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

Steering complaints

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Steering complaints by year

2500 steering complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

19V021000SteeringJanuary 25, 2019 · 795,575 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Ram 3500 and 2014-2018 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab and Ram 2500 vehicles. The outboard steering linkage jam nut may loosen, allowing one end of the drag link to separate.

Consequence

A drag link separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will check the steering linkage jam nut tightness, replacing the drag link assembly or welding the nut to the adjuster sleeve, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V06.

18E096000SteeringOctober 16, 2018 · 847 units

Defect

Streetcar ORV LLC (Streetcar) is recalling certain American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) 3" Dualsport aftermarket suspension kits, part numbers N0436000 and N0436001, sold for installation on 2013-2018 RAM 2500 and 3500HD trucks. Improper installation and machining of the original equipment steering knuckle may weaken the joint between the steering drag link and knuckle.

Consequence

The weakened connection may result in a fractured steering drag link, causing a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Streetcar will notify owners and dealers will inspect and install a new steering knuckle, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact AEV customer service at 1-248-926-0256, extension 500.

What owners report

“DRIVING 2017 DODGE RAM 2500 4X4 ON PAVED RURAL ROADWAY TRAVELING 50MPH WHEN STEERING WHEEL LOST TENSION AND WOULD NOT STEER APPROPRIATELY. VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOSE TRACTION AND CORRECTION WAS NOT POSSIBLE. WHILE WHEN DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE, BRAKE PEDAL WAS PRESSED FIRMLY AND DID NOT BRAKE. VEHICLE…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · October 27, 2019 · crash

Common questions

How many steering complaints does the 2017 Ram 2500 have?

NHTSA has 49 complaints about the 2017 Ram 2500 steering — 5% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2017 Ram 2500 steering?

Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year are tied to the steering: 18E096000, 19V021000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.