2017 Ram 3500 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 315 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2017 Ram 3500, 1% of the 315 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,500 miles.
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.
“Multiple times my tailgate has just flipped open on it's own, when parked and hitting the lock button on the key fob, and while driving down the road. There is currently a new recall on Ram trucks for this exact problem but the recall excludes trucks with 8' beds. My truck has an 8' bed - and has this problem and should be included in the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11118785, filed 2018-08, 41,000 miles“My tailgate keeps opening on it's own whenever it wants to. It opens while driving and parked. I transport rvs for a living and if the tailgate falls and I don't realize it, it can damage the unit and I have to pay to fix it, when it is a chrysler known issue. The recall that just came out is for only short beds and I have a long bed. I need this issued resolved under the recall, but cannot because it's supposedly not included in the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11120861, filed 2018-08, 138,000 miles“There is a chassis vibration issue where the entire truck shakes at speeds over 60 MPH. The seats shake and the whole truck shakes as if a tire is really out of balance. There is no shake in the steering wheel however, and new tires, and recently balanced tires, have no effect on the issue. It seems to start in the rear of the vehicle. Many people on the forums report the same problem and no one has found a fix for it that I know of. Dealers just throw new tires and wheels at the problem with no resolution. …”
NHTSA complaint #11024841, filed 2017-09, 500 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle drove over a small pothole in the road and suddenly experienced the death wobble, causing the vehicle to violently shake and vibrate, which caused the weld on the track bar mount to separate from the frame of the vehicle. The vehicle was undrivable. A Police report was taken at the scene. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 206,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11769543, filed 2026-10, 206,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11033975Jun 12, 2026Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
- 11033897Jun 5, 2026Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
- 11033308May 29, 2026Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
- 11032344Apr 30, 2026Squeak Or Squawk Noise Coming From Either Side Door Of The Vehicle, It Could Be Just One Door Or More. The Noise Can Be Present In Either The Upper Or The Lower Hinge.
- 11031241Apr 1, 2026Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
- 10225951Sep 14, 2022CONNECTOR Trailer Tow,WIRING Trailer Tow,CONNECTOR 7 Way,WIRING Rear Bumper If the connector or wiring is physically damaged, burned, melted or corroded, prior to replacing the…
- 10225949Sep 6, 2022Bed Step If you are installing the AH level or older Bed Step kit on a D2 3500 truck, then also order two units of washer 06508010AA. Reference I-sheet K6862947AC from the bed…
- 10229572Aug 19, 2022Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of weld through primer when using Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding…
- 10225424Aug 19, 2022Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of weld through primer when using Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding…
- 10225287Aug 19, 2022Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of weld through primer when using Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 5 | 8% |
| 2020 | 4 | 3% |
| 2019 | 8 | 6% |
| 2018 | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 | 3 | 2% |
| 2014 | 6 | 3% |
| 2013 | 3 | 3% |
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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