2017 Ram 3500 Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 301 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 Ram 3500 overview page.
What owners report
“Front turn signals, driver side headlight, passenger side fog light all went out at the same time. Tested bulbs and all are good. Message on…”NHTSA complaint 11423208 — filed 07/02/2021
“2017 Dodge Ram 3500. Consumer stated they have experienced numerous issues with vehicle from, power steering, electrical and fuel pump issues. THE CONSUMER STATED THE…”NHTSA complaint 11419871 — filed 06/07/2021
“THE ELECTRIC FAN WENT OUT AFTER 1YEAR JUST OVER 50,000 MILES AND IT SEEMS IT HAPPENING ON ENOUGH VEHICLES THAT THE FAN IS ON BACK…”NHTSA complaint 11162088 — filed 12/17/2018
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Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 Ram 3500 have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2017 Ram 3500: 30 of 301 complaints on file (10%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2017 Ram 3500 have in total?
301 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 2 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
