2017 Ram 2500 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 39about this part
- Share
- 6%of 698 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,890miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 39 complaints about the engine of the 2017 Ram 2500, 6% of the 698 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,890 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Hi...Ram is failing to investigate my complaint. I had verbatim the exact same thing happen to me as in my documentation. I also have dash cam footage that they won't review showing there was no road debris. I was driving up a steep grade, towing a trailer, the radiator went into overdrive, and then my shroud got sucked in. Further proof of the failed installation are the dust rings on my shroud. My two concerns are the issue itself as well as rams failure to examine my concerns including evidence of failed installation as well as dash cam footage proving that what they claim is false.”
NHTSA complaint #11373418, filed 2020-11, 33,000 miles“There is a known defect in the cummings diesel engine regarding the intake air grid riser, that if not replaced will cause complete engine failure. The bolt inside the grid fails due to erosion from heat or electrical current exposure and drops into the engine destroying the piston”
NHTSA complaint #11395975, filed 2021-02, 168,223 miles“The throttle is not responding. It is accelerating on its own. During regular driving the vehicle accelerates on its own. This happens at all speeds. And continued to accelerate during braking. In addition there are 2 potentially life threatening recalls on this vehicle that have no remedies.”
NHTSA complaint #11316610, filed 2020-03, 71,970 miles“Sudden loss of power, was pulling out into traffic on state highway and truck would not accelerate pass 20 MPH. Check engine light came on, after pulling over and stopping and restarting, truck was able to operate normally except for loss of the exhaust brake. Took to dealer and dealer stated it was the turbo actuator and stated it was a common problem. Should be a TSB or recall in my opinion. Truck has 82000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11339697, filed 2020-07, 82,293 miles“This is for a diesel engine vehicle. Periodically (every few days), for 2 to 5 minutes at a time, untreated diesel exhaust gases enter the cabin through the windshield air vent when the ventilation fan is on. This occurs generally when the vehicle is moving at lower speeds or not moving. When this happens, if I stop the ventilation and open the windows, more exhaust gases enter the cabin through the windows. …”
NHTSA complaint #11054680, filed 2017-12, 14,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11037599Sep 21, 2026AIR CLEANER - NONE Instruction to Dealers while ordering the PN# 68137142AD. 1. If the Air Cleaner Assembly is functional and only the MAF Sensor has failed, the dealer should…
- 11034373Jun 17, 2026BEARING - CRANKSHAFT THRUST and KIT
- 11034337Jun 17, 2026BEARING - CRANKSHAFT THRUST and KIT
- 11002737Jun 30, 2024Emission Recall 67A D Truck Engine Calibration
- 11002526Jun 28, 2024EMISSION RECALL 67A D Truck Engine Calibration
- 11000608May 30, 2024Valve - EGR
- 11001020May 28, 2024On Board Diagnosis (OBD) Monitor Readiness Information
- 10183050Oct 29, 2020Revision A: Intermittent Engine Buck, Surge, or Misfire.
- 10180203Aug 1, 2020No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle
- 10177467Jun 3, 2020Cluster Engine Run Hours Resets To Zero While Driving
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 14% |
| 2025 | 9 | 14% |
| 2024 | 9 | 15% |
| 2023 | 11 | 22% |
| 2022 | 30 | 17% |
| 2021 | 26 | 24% |
| 2020 | 33 | 20% |
| 2019 | 32 | 17% |
| 2018 | 37 | 1% |
| 2017 | 39 | 6% |
| 2016 | 53 | 20% |
| 2015 | 34 | 16% |
| 2014 | 62 | 18% |
| 2013 | 43 | 24% |
| 2009 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2017 Ram 2500
515 complaintsElectrical system
121 complaintsVehicle speed control
72 complaintsForward collision avoidance
63 complaintsSteering
49 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
42 complaintsOther or unknown
31 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsWheels
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Ram 2500
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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