2017 Ram 1500 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 156about this part
- Share
- 18%of 884 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 156 complaints about the engine of the 2017 Ram 1500, 18% of the 884 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 8 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Truck still under warenty has less than 13,000 miles. 7 different times car won't start. Have had to get it towed to dealership 3-4 times. Each time it's repaired a different electrical computer code is stated as the problem. This has happened in parking lots, our driveway and at a light (car would not go)! Very dangerous . Started to happen 3 months after we bought the truck. Happens every 30-60 days.”
NHTSA complaint #11256247, filed 2019-09, 300 miles“This is a known recurring issue on dodge rams. On the right side of the motor the bolts holding the exhaust manifold to the head snap off and create an exhaust leak. This is a safety issue due to possible asphyxiation! I called in to register a complaint and I don't think it was coded as a safety issue! Dodge continues to ignore the problem and make consumers pay. This started 5-6 years ago when they downsized the bolt.”
NHTSA complaint #11323635, filed 2020-05, 67,000 miles“Dissapointed with the purchase of 17 Ram 1500, truck looks good and has great looks . It has a tapping/ticking noise when its at idle at a standstill, its called the dreaded hemi tick, I have a 5.7 motor with mds, there is many threads and complaints about this on the internet. My truck only has 500 miles and should not have any kind of tapping/ticking noises coming from the engine, mostly noticed from drivers side from the wheel well . …”
NHTSA complaint #10980939, filed 2017-04, 500 miles“Sluggish turbo, then flashes throttle cable, engine light, lightning bolt light came on, them total loss of speed and power. The sluggish turbo has been an issue and this all happened while leaving out church parking lot heading home. It is at seth wadleys in pauls valley, ok as I type this awaiting if my extended warranty will pay for this! Was told this was is a issue with the eco diesels and a recall was just sent out for models up to '16. Leaving my '17 with the same issue out!”
NHTSA complaint #11206480, filed 2019-05, 41,000 miles“On november 9, 2019, at approximately 12:pm, I was at my area's atm, sitting still, when all of a sudden the truck just turned off, without warning and I had to get it towed home by my aaa service”
NHTSA complaint #11281296, filed 2019-11, 35,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11027837Jan 21, 2026Water Pump & Chain Case Cover
- 11027836Jan 21, 2026Water Pump & Chain Case Cover
- 11021845Aug 7, 2025Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders: Warranty, Mopar, customer pay and service contract. Order "68" part number for New unsold units…
- 11014973Feb 26, 2025CEL (Check Engine Lamp) C006A-49 Multi-Axis Acceleration Sensor Internal Electronic Failure And C10CC-00 ESC Sensors.
- 11000608May 30, 2024Valve - EGR
- 10229077Mar 23, 2022Complete Engine Assembly Replacements Arriving Without Engine Wiring Harness.
- 10212336Mar 23, 2022Complete Engine Assembly Replacements Arriving Without Engine Wiring Harness.
- 10219976Aug 24, 20213.0L Ecodiesel Engine Oil Information
- 10230029May 11, 2021Customer Complaint May Include Engine Oil Leak Or Consumption
- 10223257May 11, 2021Customer Complaint May Include Engine Oil Leak Or Consumption
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 13% |
| 2025 | 76 | 21% |
| 2024 | 23 | 30% |
| 2023 | 46 | 23% |
| 2022 | 251 | 40% |
| 2021 | 276 | 40% |
| 2020 | 155 | 24% |
| 2019 | 233 | 16% |
| 2018 | 110 | 16% |
| 2017 | 156 | 18% |
| 2016 | 291 | 19% |
| 2015 | 335 | 23% |
| 2014 | 304 | 17% |
| 2013 | 123 | 10% |
| 2009 | 5 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2017 Ram 1500
230 complaintsFuel system
129 complaintsElectrical system
110 complaintsBrakes
100 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
98 complaintsOther or unknown
68 complaintsAir bags
53 complaintsSuspension
50 complaintsVehicle speed control
43 complaintsBody and structure
36 complaintsEngine cooling
32 complaintsForward collision avoidance
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Ram 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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