2017 Ram 1500 engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 188 complaints for the 2017 Ram 1500, 16% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 188 16% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 44,000 miles 79 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 10
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 13 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 23 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 12 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 8 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 5 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 79 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 44,000 miles, and 61% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 10 fires, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ram 1500 cargo van low. The contact stated that while parked at a parking lot with the vehicle turned off, without warning a couple of hours later the vehicle was up in flames. The contact at that time was inside the vehicle sleeping and was woken by the explosion of the windshield. Which made the contact jump out the vehicle causing the contact to injured his right knee. No police report was made. The fire department extinguished the flames. The vehicle was deemed destroyed.
The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor detected through the vents. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the contact was notified of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel). The vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the fuel filter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted.
Other problems reported for the 2017 Ram 1500
- Steering 235 complaints
- Fuel system 129 complaints
- Electrical system 110 complaints
- Brakes 101 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 95 complaints
- Air bags 53 complaints
- Suspension 50 complaints
- Cruise control 43 complaints