2017 Ram 1500 fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 129 complaints for the 2017 Ram 1500, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 129 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 50,000 miles 47 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 9 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 16 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 47 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 50,000 miles, and 68% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Gas station fuel filler nozzle gets stuck in vehicle fuel filler neck. This happens repeatedly and at different stations. No visible vehicle faults. Attempts to remove filler nozzle has caused cuts to hands and spilled fuel.it sometimes takes several minutes to free fuel filler without damaging vehicle. Must defeat vapor recovery by collapsing rubber boot in order to fuel vehicle. Dealer not interested .vehicle was stationary parked at gas pumps for refueling. *dsy
The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 65 MPH, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from inside the cabin of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over to inspect the vehicle and became aware that the fuel tank strap had detached from the corroded fuel tank strap bracket. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall.
Other problems reported for the 2017 Ram 1500
- Steering 235 complaints
- Engine 188 complaints
- Electrical system 110 complaints
- Brakes 101 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 95 complaints
- Air bags 53 complaints
- Suspension 50 complaints
- Cruise control 43 complaints