2017 Ram 4500 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 40%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 150,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2017 Ram 4500, 40% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 150,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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 4500. The contact stated while towing 3 vehicles and driving 60 mph, when the front of the vehicle began to vibrate. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he continued driving but began to change to the right lane when he heard a loud abnormal noise coming from under the vehicle. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the ditch. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated no one was injured or sought medical attention. No police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable. …”
NHTSA complaint #11437474, filed 2021-10, 280,000 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Ram 4500. While driving various speeds, the transmission erroneously switched into neutral and the vehicle decelerated. During the failure, the service engine indicator illuminated and the display indicated that the transmission was still in the drive position. After shifting into neutral and back into drive, the vehicle operated normally. The vehicle was taken to spitzer dodge (30101 s. Dixie hwy, homestead, fl) to be diagnosed, but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure continued. …”
NHTSA complaint #11170717, filed 2019-01, 20,000 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 4500 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 4500 2013–2017, 1500 2009, 2013–2017, 2500 2013–2017 +7 more
Related service bulletins
- 11012318Dec 19, 2024Seal - output shaft
- 11012314Dec 19, 2024Seal - output shaft
- 10231735Jan 23, 2023Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
- 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
- 10223939Oct 29, 2020Revision A: Intermittent Engine Buck, Surge, or Misfire.
- 10183078Oct 10, 2020Flash: Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM) Update This bulletin involves reprogramming the DTCM with the latest available software. The customer may experience a Malfunction…
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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.
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