Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2017 Ram 3500 has 18 NHTSA engine complaints and 1 engine-related recall.
18
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
17V562000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2017 RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, equipped with ...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2025 | ENGINE | Recently I was informed about a possible engine failure involving a "Grid Heater Bolt". Upon my que... |
| Jul 10, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2017 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the... |
| Feb 20, 2025 | ENGINE | P2609 check engine code for a component in the diesel fuel intake chamber. The relay failed, melted... |
| Feb 23, 2024 | ENGINE | on Cummins Diesel Engine installed on this vehicle, On the Intake Air Heater assembly, there is a ... |
| Feb 23, 2024 | ENGINE | Potential Grid Heater defect that can cause major engine failure and/or fire. The bolt connecting th... |
| Feb 4, 2024 | ENGINE | Truck broke engine while driving in downtown Atlanta, GA towing a trailer. After having a certified ... |
| Dec 22, 2023 | ENGINE | Grid heater bolt failure. Vehicle is currently located at the dealership and the is labeled “Do not ... |
| May 30, 2021 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2017 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving 40-45 MPH, the vehicle started sh... |
| Jan 5, 2021 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATIONS OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: ... |
| Oct 17, 2020 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | FUEL LEAK IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. FUEL FILTER HOUSING WAS REPLACED DUE TO LEAKAGE AROUND FUEL HEATER ... |
| Oct 17, 2020 | ENGINE | I RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (NHTSA 19V-818000) IN NOVEMBER, 2019 FOR DEFECTIVE ENGINE COOLING FAN WHICH... |
| Jun 15, 2020 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19... |
| Dec 30, 2019 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19... |
| Dec 1, 2019 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 1... |
| Nov 15, 2019 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19... |
| Nov 1, 2019 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED,... |
| Sep 18, 2017 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I HAVE A 2017 RAM 3500 WITH AN AISIN TRANSMISSION. THE THROTTLE LAG IN THIS TRUCK IS VERY DANGEROUS.... |
| Sep 18, 2017 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17... |