2017 Ram 3500 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 315 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2017 Ram 3500, 1% of the 315 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2017 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving 40-45 MPH, the vehicle started shuddering. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The contact continued driving uphill and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle failed to restart. The contact was able to push the vehicle to the side of the road with assistance. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it diagnosed that the emission control system had failed. The mechanic replaced the EGR cooler, the EGR valve and the temperature sensor. Additionally, the mechanic performed other unknow repairs. …”
NHTSA complaint #11600141, filed 2024-07Related recalls
- 17V562000Sep 12, 2017Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2017 RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, equipped with Cummins…Covers: Ram 3500 2013–2017, 2500 2013–2017, 5500 2013–2017 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10251812Jan 10, 2024Emission Recall 67A D Truck Engine Calibration
- 10248914Nov 30, 2023Emission Recall 67A - D Truck Engine Calibration
- 10248594Sep 12, 2023Emissions Recall 06A - Vehicle Emission Control Information Label
- 10244433Sep 12, 2023Emissions Recall 06A - Vehicle Emission Control Information Label
- 10242795Jul 12, 20236.7L New Oil Usage Information Incorrect oil used. This bulletin provides information regarding the correct oil grade to use on the 6.7L Cummins used in the 2023 to 2013 HD…
- 10239957May 18, 2023Water Quality When Mixed With Engine Coolant
- 10236933Apr 15, 2023wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
- 10229454Aug 8, 2022COOLER - EGR
- 10227983Apr 2, 2022If a Mopar oil filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils.
- 10230180Jul 6, 2021Issue involves overheating, running hot, coolant leaks and related symptoms after a Mopar replacement engine has been installed in the vehicle.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 6% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 3 | 5% |
| 2020 | 4 | 3% |
| 2019 | 5 | 4% |
| 2018 | 3 | 0% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 3% |
| 2015 | 3 | 2% |
| 2014 | 5 | 2% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2017 Ram 3500
194 complaintsElectrical system
33 complaintsVehicle speed control
29 complaintsEngine
28 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsWheels
21 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsForward collision avoidance
12 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsTires
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Ram 3500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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