2017 Ram 2500 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 42about this part
- Share
- 6%of 698 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,518miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 42 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2017 Ram 2500, 6% of the 698 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,518 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 have had a check engine light with code p0868 for low transmission fluid pressure 3 times while pulling a travel trailer and once just driving without pulling anything in the last 3 months. Dealer has told me they dont know why the light keeps going off.”
NHTSA complaint #11300469, filed 2020-01, 55,035 miles“Stopped and placed my Ram 2500 in park with the engine running. Got out and pushed a vehicle off a car dolly attached to the truck! The truck jumped out of gear and started going backwards. I ran to stop it as the truck and car dolly jack knifed hitting me and knocking backwards. The dolly wedged under the side of the truck damaging it! Since then several times it has not wanted to go into reverse. You will have to shift it back into park then back into reverse for it to work!”
NHTSA complaint #11018956, filed 2017-08, 14,500 miles“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“Excessive play in drive line causes loud bang in rear end and noise at tail shaft of trans during acceleration and decelaration. Causes a delay in movement . Dealer saus its normal. This is not normal as it will cause a failire in the rear end, trans or even u joint. This is my third truck same make and model, older years and none of the others have this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11128283, filed 2018-09, 14,000 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 milesRelated recalls
- 18V100000Feb 8, 2018Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 RAM 1500, 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, all equipped…Covers: Ram 2500 2017–2018, 3500 2017–2018, 1500 2017–2018 +2 more
- 17V821000Dec 20, 2017Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs, 2011-2017 Ram…Covers: Ram 2500 2013–2017, 1500 2009, 2013–2017, 3500 2013–2017 +7 more
Related service bulletins
- 11012318Dec 19, 2024Seal - output shaft
- 11012351Dec 17, 2024Gear - reaction sun
- 11010205Oct 30, 2024Plate - Planetary
- 10231735Jan 23, 2023Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
- 10222880Jan 5, 2022Transfer Case Shift Lever Design Change
- 10194007Apr 17, 2021No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle, Intermittent Key Not Detected Message
- 10221150Apr 16, 2021Gear Ratio DTC?s, Transmission Shift Concerns, Does Not Shift At Times, Shudders
- 10221097Apr 7, 2021Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during…
- 10188738Feb 8, 2021Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P207F ? Reductant Quality Performance Set.
- 10224022Nov 5, 2020(Rev. A) Power Inverter Load Ratings
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 7% |
| 2025 | 7 | 11% |
| 2024 | 7 | 12% |
| 2023 | 6 | 12% |
| 2022 | 50 | 28% |
| 2021 | 25 | 23% |
| 2020 | 20 | 12% |
| 2019 | 29 | 15% |
| 2018 | 75 | 3% |
| 2017 | 42 | 6% |
| 2016 | 64 | 25% |
| 2015 | 44 | 20% |
| 2014 | 62 | 18% |
| 2013 | 22 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2017 Ram 2500
515 complaintsElectrical system
121 complaintsVehicle speed control
72 complaintsForward collision avoidance
63 complaintsSteering
49 complaintsEngine
39 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 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