2017 Ram 1500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 129about this part
- Share
- 15%of 884 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,350miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 129 complaints about the fuel system of the 2017 Ram 1500, 15% of the 884 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,350 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I live in ca and after fueling 2017 Ram rebel the fuel nozzles has gotten stuck multiple times, I cant even stick the nozzle half ways to fuel because then it clicks and stops fueling. My girlfriend cant borrow the truck in fear that if she tries to pump gas it will get stuck on her too. It really shouldn't be this much of a hassle to pump gas. This always happens when I am trying to pump gas.”
NHTSA complaint #11316445, filed 2020-03, 52,000 miles“My trucks fuel gauge sensor is reading empty even though I have a full tank. Code p0463 . It is from a faulty part/ float on the fuel pump. This is a huge problem in many Ram 1500 models and needs to be recalled. Truck stalled and thankfully restarted. I was backing out of a parking spot when this occurred. The dealership knows the issues in the rams but wants me to pay for this safety issue. Have others reported this issue?”
NHTSA complaint #11390751, filed 2021-01, 53,200 miles“Fuel sensor fail, once fuel gets to just below half a tank, the fuel sensor fails amd gas guage drops to empty, check engine light comes on, also the eco sustem will fail for fuel savings. I fear the truck will shut off while driving because it will think it has no fuel. I have researched multiple complaints on this issue on line. Issue has been ongoing since 4/15/19. Milage on truck is 46000. Mileage is same as prevoius complaints for same issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11203351, filed 2019-04, 45,950 miles“I am having an issue with the fuel guage and the fuel system lights on the truck. I took it in for service and they are saying the parts are on backorder. The fuel guage is showing no fuel in the car and I am concerned the car could cut off and I could lose control of it. They do not know when the parts will become available. I am concerned for myself, my family and others. I called chrysler and they were unable to help me get into the dealer sooner for repairs. They want me to wait 17 days to address the problem”
NHTSA complaint #10971950, filed 2017-04, 4,400 miles“My Ram 1500 just rolled over the 36k factory warranty and my transmission light cam and my fuel lever indicator failed. I am afraid that the truck will shut off when the fuel lever drops to e but I know there is fuel in the truck. Also when my transmission light comes on the eco fuel system does not work any more. No messages appear on my message panel. When the fuel sensor failure happens I am driving on the highway and I just made a left turn. I have also have issues with my radio turning its self off or adjusting the volume by its self.. …”
NHTSA complaint #11118304, filed 2018-08, 36,250 milesRelated recalls
- 22V406000Jun 9, 2022Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure…Covers: Ram 1500 2014–2019, Jeep Grand Cherokee 2014–2020
- 17V434000Jul 7, 2017Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Ram 1500 trucks. The fuel tanks in the affected vehicles may have a broken fuel tank control valve which might…Covers: Ram 1500 2017
Related service bulletins
- 11026656Dec 10, 2025If Safety Recall Z46 has not been completed, order 68235275AB.
- 11026655Dec 10, 2025If Safety Recall Z46 has been completed, order 68632011AA.
- 10226002Sep 22, 2022Guidelines For The Use Of Alternative Diesel Fuels.
- 10222949Jan 1, 2022Customer concern includes Mil-On/Check Engine Lamp-On. There also may or may not be driveability-related concerns that accompany the Mil-On condition. Upon further investigation…
- 10204358Nov 29, 2021Engine Oil Filter Interchangeability
- 10219989Aug 31, 2021Diesel Fuel Injector Cleaning Procedure
- 10218528Aug 31, 2021Diesel Fuel Injector Cleaning Procedure
- 10218582Aug 19, 20213.0L Diesel Crankshaft Tone Wheel Loss of Signal - X94 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves replacing the crankshaft tone wheel. Customers may experience a Malfunction…
- 10218530Aug 19, 2021Warranty Bulletin D-21-10 (X94) 3.0L Diesel Crankshaft Tone Wheel - 2014 - 2018 RAM 1500 Pickup (DS)
- 10230204Jul 19, 2021Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination. Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P208B ? Reductant Pump 1 Control Performance, and/or P20E8 ? Reductant Pressure Too Low, Set.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | 7% |
| 2024 | 6 | 8% |
| 2023 | 18 | 9% |
| 2022 | 82 | 13% |
| 2021 | 96 | 14% |
| 2020 | 76 | 12% |
| 2019 | 105 | 7% |
| 2018 | 140 | 21% |
| 2017 | 129 | 15% |
| 2016 | 281 | 18% |
| 2015 | 239 | 16% |
| 2014 | 276 | 16% |
| 2013 | 50 | 4% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2017 Ram 1500
230 complaintsEngine
156 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology