Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2017 Ram 1500 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2017 RAM 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle T-Boned crashed into the side of a delivery truck. During the crash, the front end of the vehicle sustained severe damage but no air bags were deployed and the front driver-side seat belt failed to secure the driver causing the driver to make contact with the steering wheel. The driver sustained a fractured sternum, head, neck, and back injuries and was transported by ambulance to the local hospital for medical treatment. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. The cause of the failures was not yet determined. The manufacturer was not contacted. The local dealer was notified of the incident. The failure mileage was 71,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph the vehicle T-Boned crashed into the passenger side of a school bus. During the crash the front end of the vehicle was severely damaged and the vehicle was destroyed but the air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained a concussion, bruised left side ribs and torso which required medical treatment. One passenger from the school bus was also injured and required medical treatment but no further information was available. The vehicle was towed away. A police report was taken at the scene. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the incident. The failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, a driver driving a Kia Optima failed to stop causing the contact to crash into the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact mentioned that there was severe front-end damage to his vehicle. The contact sustained injuries to his shoulder, neck, and head. The driver was provided medical attention. A police report was filed. There was no reported fire. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 39,000.
The contact owned a 2017 RAM 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle suddenly fishtailed, causing the contact to briefly lose control. As a result, the vehicle collided head-on with a concrete barrier. No other vehicles were involved in the collision. No warning lights were illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed, and injuries were reported. The contact was transported to an area hospital and treated for various bruising and a concussion. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and later deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,192.
The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph a second vehicle crashed into the rear and pushed the vehicle into a guardrail. During the crash, the front end of the vehicle was severely damaged but no air bags were deployed. The driver sustained injuries to the left knee and wrist and back and neck. The vehicle was destroyed and towed away. A police report was taken at the scene. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.
I was in a vehicle accident May 28, 2021 in my 2017 Ram 1500 on my way to my sons very important medical appointment in Ann Arbor. It was raining horribly and the roads were pretty slick. We were going about 60mph with the rest of traffic due to the visibility. I was rear ended by a hit and run driver in the left lane which caused my vehicle to hydro plane into the right lane where my vehicle hit a steel guard rail and I was then t-boned by an oncoming vehicle in the right lane. My vehicle then did a complete 360. My vehicle was struck twice by two different vehicles and also hit a guardrail, none of my vehicles airbags went off. I was a back seat passenger and seat belted in. I. suffered a bad whip lash. I went to the emergency room a few days later because the pain was unbearable. My 1 month old son was in the vehicle as well as his father. …
I was involved in an accident where a car pulled out in front of me causing my truck to T-bone them. I estimate I was traveling at 40 mph or so at the time of impact. My airbags did not deploy during this impact. I have never had an issue with the air bag system on this vehicle, but believe the dealership had performed a recall or flashed some software within the last 3 years pertaining to the airbag. I'm not sure if the computer detected the impact and decided not to deploy the airbags, or if they should have deployed and the system was faulty? I am a larger man and am glad the seatbelt restrained me, but am afraid someone with smaller stature, or unable to brace themselves before impact would not have faired as well. …
I was in a front end collision. The other vehicle failed to yield right of way and it was a direct hit to the front of my truck. The other vehicle was a 2007 Toyota vin # [VIN]. My truck was spun almost 360 degrees. I had on my seat belt but the airbag did not deploy. The accident resulted in my having a fractured sternum. The vehicle has not bee inspected but is a total loss.
We were involved in an accident and the air bags did not deploy. We were turning left and another vehicle went through a red light and hit my 2017 Dodge RAM 1500. The other vehicle was traveling at a high rate and and collided with the front of our truck. I'm very shocked that the airbags did not deploy.
On June 29 2023 the weather conditions were Rainy the driver of the car lost control of the vehicle the vechile the vehicle had ran into a guard barrier and pushed the vehicle into the middle lane of the highway when the vehicle hit the concrete barrier head on the air bag didn't deploy
Related recalls
Air bags › Side/window › Curtain › Inflator
Chrysler (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 curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
Remedy: Dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Air bags › Side/window › Curtain › Inflator
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Ram 1500 Classic, 2015-2016 Ram 3500, and Ram 2500 vehicles, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating less than 10,000 lbs. The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the SABIC assemblies, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 4, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 26, 2022.
Airbag complaints in other 1500 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 2017 Ram 1500?
NHTSA has 53 complaints about the air bags of the 2017 Ram 1500, 6% of the model year's 883 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2017 Ram 1500 airbag problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 25V-010 (inflator, Jan 16, 2025); NHTSA recall 21V-632 (inflator, Aug 12, 2021). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2017 Ram 1500 airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 36,000 miles, and 39% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 43 crashes, 2 fires and 53 injuries and 1 death to air bags problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.