2017 Ram 1500 suspension problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Sep 23, 2026WASteeringSuspension

   Rack shudders back and forth Durring professional alignment. No one touching the steering wheel the computer in the rack seems to move the wheels and steering wheel on its own. When hitting any dip in the road the steering goes slack as if there is no resistance at all on the wheel and the tires go wherever they want.. Kindly advise

   NHTSA complaint #11766555 · source
2. Filed Sep 21, 202698,000 miGASuspension

   The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle started riding very rough and felt very heavy, with the suspension warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle unexpectedly lowered due to the failure, and the contact had to activate the hazard lights. The vehicle was taken to a service center, where the contact was provided with several diagnostic trouble codes and informed that the vehicle had entered PLANT Mode.…

   NHTSA complaint #11765814 · source
3. Filed Mar 19, 2026TNElectrical SystemSteeringSuspension

   Electronic Power Steering just stopped all of a sudden while I was going up the mountain into North Carolina that almost caused an accident the only reason it didn’t is because of the pull off right after the curve I was going through when I lost all steering! With the truck already in the pull off I stopped to see if I had lost a serpentine belt unaware this Ram is equipped with the EPS System. I had no phone service luckily someone came by when they did because of the snow…

   NHTSA complaint #11725472 · source
4. Filed Mar 18, 2026CAElectrical SystemSteeringSuspension

   My suspension didn't work. It was riding on the frame. The power steering is very difficult to turn. The front control screen is not turning on.

   NHTSA complaint #11725150 · source
5. Filed Jan 31, 2026INBrakesElectrical SystemSuspension

   Replaced the frozen suspension last year. Now that it’s cold again, similar codes are being thrown with new ones: Service Trailer Brake System, Service Air Suspension System, Service Electronic Braking System. To note, I’ve had a “Check Fuel Cap” code for years. It’s tied to 3 sensors along the fuel tank and absolutely nothing to do with the fuel cap itself. For the air suspension sensors (WHICH I’VE ALREADY REPLACED ONCE), and the fuel cap sensors— they all run nearly $300…

   NHTSA complaint #11714667 · source
6. Filed Jan 27, 2026KSSuspension

   The air suspension in my 2017 Ram 1500 Rebel has gone out once again. I’ve had all of the air bags and compressor replaced once before and it has already gone out again, causing a very bumpy and unsafe ride. It is currently cold where I live, however, this problem started again during the summer time and is not due to the cold temperatures. Ram needs to fix this issue as I can’t continue paying for a defective suspension. While looking online, this is an extremely common…

   NHTSA complaint #11713556 · source
7. Filed Jan 19, 2026OHSuspension

   My air suspension suddenly dropped out while I was driving and almost caused me to get into an accident. It was very cold outside.

   NHTSA complaint #11711832 · source
8. Filed Dec 26, 2025IABrakesSteeringSuspension

   Steering goes in and out, stability control keeps acting up and light stays on, and service braking. Contacted RAM dealership, and was told that the recall was already completed before I owned it. It seems odd that the same symptoms are showing up again. I can’t drive the truck safely. The steering locks up and hard to turn. The anti-lock brakes are activated when using brakes.

   NHTSA complaint #11707091 · source
9. Filed Dec 23, 2025PASuspension

   My rear airbag suspension consistently looses air pressure and drops to the lowest setting. The dealer is unable to find a cause of the issue. It is a safety issue because I use the truck to pull a camper and if I loose the rear air suspension while towing, I would loose stability and possible cause an accident. There are no warning lights that there is a problem with anything and the diagnostics performed by the dealer show no failure codes.

   NHTSA complaint #11706701 · source
10. Filed Jun 18, 2025157,000 miMISuspension

    The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 35-40 MPH and hauling a trailer, the track bar fractured, causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle, and the vehicle veered into the passing lane, causing the trailer to swerve from side to side. The contact stated that upon shifting to neutral(N), the vehicle decelerated and stopped. The contact was able to drive to the residence at 15 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the Chrysler dealer however, no…

    NHTSA complaint #11667740 · source
11. Filed Jun 5, 2025FLSuspension

    Air suspension stopped working. Rear driver side drops with out noticed at anytime while parked or driving. My safety concern is that it will drop low enough while driving on the highway and cause for my truck to roll over. I have read about others having the same issues with the air suspension in the front, back or both. I was going to take it to the dealership but reading online from different souses and other that have the same problems the dealer had not fully fix the…

    NHTSA complaint #11665133 · source
12. Filed Feb 17, 2025PASuspension

    Was driving my truck and the air suspension stopped working. My truck is roughly 2-3 inches from the ground. Both of my front tires are pointing inward when you look at it from the front from the weight of the motor on the deflated suspension. Hits small bumps like explosions. Very unsafe to drive. If i keep driving it the way it is the front ball joint or wheel bearings are going to come off. The manufacturer knows there is a problem with this and has not made any…

    NHTSA complaint #11643199 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology