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Ram 5500Model year report

2017 Ram 5500 Problems

Complaints
21filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
85,000miles, 15 complaints with mileage
Recalls
7campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2017 Ram 5500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 2017 Ram 5500. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 8 complaints (38% of the total), followed by brakes (7) and tires (3). 15 of the complaints include a mileage, and 33% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 85,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns and 277 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the column shift and 16 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the control unit/module and 11 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Vehicle speed control (1).

Example complaints

Transmission and drivetrain: “Vehicle was driving on interstate at 70mph and started vibrating violently, a few seconds later there was a loud bang that turned into multiple bangs that could be felt at the drivers feet and the truck stalled. We had it towed back to our shop and found that the transfer case had exploded causing the front driveshaft to come apart which ended up tearing through the drivers floorboard, destroyed the engine and transmission wiring harnesses, cracked the transmission casing, and severed the brake and fuel lines. Luckily there were no injuries. …”

NHTSA complaint #11387121, filed 2021-01, 103,180 miles

Brakes: “The contact owns a 2017 Ram 5500. The contact stated that the ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The braking system was not operating normally. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11763287, filed 2026-09, 72,000 miles

Tires: “Left hand front tire blew out traveling on a straight hwy no warning there was a problem with the tire. Was driving at the legal speed limit of 75 MPH. I was lucky there were no other vehicles next to me or traveling in my direction at the time. It damaged the fender and inner liner, the tire was sent to goodyear and they said it was my fault the tire blew out. That I had hit something and caused damage to the belt. That is not true. I did not hit anything and there was nothing on the road to cause any damage to the tire.”

NHTSA complaint #11310844, filed 2020-02, 22,000 miles

Engine: “The contact owns a 2017 Ram 5500. The contact stated that on several occasions while turned on the vehicle shut off and would not restart. The contact stated that the fuel fuse was replaced at the residence by an independent mechanic but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the TIPM needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11606760, filed 2024-08, 85,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

33% of the 15 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 37,000 and 134,000 miles.

7%0–1013%10–2513%25–5013%50–7513%75–10020%100–15020%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (15 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 85,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

201820195202020212022520242026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

See all 7 recalls for the 2017 Ram 5500 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 277 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 277 bulletins →

Other model years of the Ram 5500

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2022261,9734——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising
2020825,0009———Not enough data
201912136,5009———Not enough data
20183980,0008——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising
20172185,0007———Falling
20161782,0007———Rising
20151379,0008———Not enough data
20141189,97110———Not enough data

All Ram 5500 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2017 Ram 5500 have?

NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 2017 Ram 5500 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2017 Ram 5500 is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 8 complaints (38% of the total), followed by brakes with 7.

Has the 2017 Ram 5500 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2017 Ram 5500 reported?

Among the 15 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 85,000 miles and the middle half falls between 37,000 and 134,000 miles; 33% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.