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2017 Ram 1500 Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2017 Ram 1500 has 135 NHTSA engine complaints and 3 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2017 Ram 1500

Steering
205
Engine
135
Other
104
Powertrain
78
Electrical
60
Airbags
49
Brakes
43
Suspension
41
Fuel System
30
Speed Control
26
Structure
25
Tires
7
Lights
6
Visibility
6
Seat Belts
4

135

Complaints

3

Recalls

4

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Engine Recalls

20V475000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ram 1500 and 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The crank...

19V757000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 1500 Classic Pickup trucks equipped with 3.0L Eco Diesel engines. The Exhaust Gas R...

23V411000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The cran...

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 6, 2026ENGINEThe Coolant liquid is absorved with no external leaking. There is an active Recall (19V-757, FCA Rec...
Feb 3, 2026ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, DIESELThe contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 23V4...
Dec 23, 2025ENGINEEGR Cooler cracked @ 58,000 miles resulting in a disabled truck that has to be towed to the nearest ...
Sep 18, 2025ENGINEEgr coolant system leaking
May 24, 2025ENGINEI am reporting a recurring and well-documented issue involving broken exhaust manifold bolts on my 2...
May 19, 2025ENGINEMANIFOLD EXHAUST BOLTS ARE BROKEN OFF AND THE EXHAUST FUMES GET INTO THE CAB.
May 4, 2025ENGINEThe EGR valve and EGR cooler went out and it caused the MAP sensor to melt and also caused the intak...
Mar 30, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated that when the vehicle started, the contact beca...
Mar 12, 2025ENGINEI had the EGR recall completed but now the intake manifold is failing and I was told it could be dam...
Jan 9, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle shuddered and...
Jan 1, 2025ENGINERam 1500 Exhaust Manifold Exhaust in passenger cabinet causing sore throat, headache and asthma exac...
Dec 13, 2024ENGINEDriving truck down the road heard a loud pop, engine stalled. Found oil leaking under truck. Dealer ...
Dec 10, 2024ENGINEThe contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving on a neighborhood street at ...
Nov 25, 2024ENGINEVehicle has 55k miles on it. Started leaking oil out of the blue over 6 oz per day. Looked around ...
Nov 15, 2024ENGINEI was driving my truck one day and it went into limp mode. Took it to the dealership and they diagno...
Sep 3, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehi...
Aug 17, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled. Ther...
Jul 31, 2024ENGINETook to the shop explained that our EGR was replace at the fresno crystler dodge dealership with sam...
Jul 21, 2024ENGINERam has known for years that they have Exhaust Manifold issues but will not recall any of the Hemi e...
Jun 27, 2024ENGINETruck was consuming coolant and you could smell it but can't see a leak then the service electronic ...

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