2017 RAM 1500 Power Train Problems
- 36
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 36 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- park position · 5 records
- limp mode · 4 records
- complete stop · 4 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
- rotary shifter · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 27 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v818000 (engine) and 20v036000(power train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The vehicle had not experienced…
ODI 11306767
Power Train
The "service electronic throttle control" light as well as the "cel" illuminate and the vehicle goes in to limp mode. I had this issue at 3100 miles and it left the vehicle inoperable until a dealership performed a programming flash. Now at 31100 miles the issue has happened again nearly causing me to get t-boned due to the limp mode causing a significant power reduction. The truck has been sitting at the dealership…
ODI 11268211
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
My truck has a manufacturing date of 11/17 and only has 37k miles on the truck. Randomly my truck went into a "limp mode" and a check engine light for electronic throttle control service light came on. I was driving down university drive in huntsville, al at roughly 45mph accelerating up a small incline. The 'limp mode' is extremely unsafe and restricts the ability to accelerate or drive at a normal pace. Had this…
ODI 11265844
Power Train
Every once in a while, when i change gears, it will not go in, it will just flash. I so far, can change to another selection, such as drive and the vehicle will move. This happened once in my driveway, tried numerous things and would not work in reverse. I called dealer and they told me to bring it in. They had it towed. After arrival, it worked. I went online and discovered numerous entries from people as far back…
ODI 11254505
Power Train
Dodge ram 1500. Consumer states that while in drive and reverse the rpm is above 5000. *ld the consumer stated the vehcile would not move.*js
ODI 11229251
Power Train
Tl* the contact owned a 2017 ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was stationary with the possibility of it being in the park position. The contact mentioned that he was distracted taking photographs at the time when the brake pedal was released and began to exit the vehicle. As the contact attempted to exit, the vehicle rolled away causing the driver to fall out the vehicle and hit his head on the ground.…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11221503
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ram 1500. While the engine was turned off and the transmission was in the park position, the vehicle rolled backwards down the driveway. In addition, while operating the vehicle, the transmission erroneously switched from drive into park, although the gear shifter remained in the drive position. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Courtesy chrysler (2225 e. Lincoln hwy,…
ODI 11179862
Power Train
5 days after having the truck in for regular maintenance and recalls... I took the truck through an automated car wash. I have taken it to this same car wash several times. I put the truck in neutral, as instructed by the attendant. At the end of the wash, when the green light came on, i put it into drive. It did not move. I tried many times, but without success. Finally the manager came to help me, and he too…
Crash reported
ODI 11172401
Power Train
While at the boat ramp, pulling a boat out of the water. The truck was on an incline. The boat was about 1200 - 1500 pounds total. The truck was in park, parking brake engaged. Sitting in the cab with the seat belt on and the door ajar, placing the transmission in drive, after the transmission engaged i increased the rpm slightly with the gas pedal and then released the parking brake. This has always been the normal…
ODI 11171347
Power Train
Takara recall erratic shifting of second and third gears.
ODI 11223031
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ram 1500. When the contact attempted to check the transmission fluid, there was no dipstick present. The contact stated that the transmission hesitated when switching from two to four wheel drive. The gear would shift roughly into another gear. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 4,200. The vin was unknown.
ODI 11164592
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ram 1500. While driving between 35-75 mph, "service shifter" appeared on the instrument panel and all of the warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the trailer hitch and electrical system failed. The vehicle was towed to lithia dodge ram (301 n. Earl rudder fwy, bryan tx 77802) where it was diagnosed that one of the electrical sensors got wet underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was…
ODI 11219983
Power Train
I was parked on an unpaved flat campground road.truck would not go from park to reverse, so after warning lights on dash advised to return to park, i followed instructions. Then again tried reverse and the truck jumped into drive causing it to go into a small pond. After which the vehicle would no longer change into any gear. This vehicle has had multiple recalls and we have taken it in twice for the transmission…
Crash reported
ODI 11141011
Air Bags · Electrical System · Power Train
#1. With 21k mi. The service airbag system came on.it it stayed on for 5-7 sec and went off. It was intermittent at first but now it has been doing the same 2 or 3 times per minute. #2 the tailgate latch malfunctions at times and the tailgate falls by itself. It has done this while driving and sitting stationary after locking it with the key fob. #3 both front windows are equipped with an auto up feature. This…
ODI 11131069
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Truck with 3.0l diesel engine. Vehicle has twice (during first 6,000 miles) shown error message "service electronic throttle control" and truck has been disabled. First time was driving on mountain highway with heavy commute traffic when truck could not maintain any speed and struggled get truck safely off road. With multiple occurences with brand new vehicle it is a safety issue.
ODI 11121183
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
My ram 1500 just rolled over the 36k factory warranty and my transmission light cam and my fuel lever indicator failed. I am afraid that the truck will shut off when the fuel lever drops to e but i know there is fuel in the truck. Also when my transmission light comes on the eco fuel system does not work any more. No messages appear on my message panel. When the fuel sensor failure happens i am driving on the…
ODI 11118304
Power Train
Last week on my way home from a long day of work i was driving on i15 in las vegas nv. As i was driving roughly around 75mph i started to hear a clicking noise then i heard a louder bang like something broke, the gas pedal would not work so i started to slow down and pull to the side. When i came to a complete stop the truck would not go into parking i turned off the truck and it it continues to roll so i pressed…
ODI 11119287
Electrical System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Sometimes the truck won't recognize the key fobs. Truck instrument panel will continue to display key fob has left the vechile and the chime continue to sound even tho i have the key fob in my possession. I can put the vechile in gear and drive but instrument panel will continue to display key fob has left the vechile and the chime won't stop sounding. (i have videos and pictures of this issue) . Also when i used…
ODI 11111079
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
The truck has a lack of acceleration. When you press down the throttle it takes 5 seconds or more for it to respond causing a major safety concern. So much that you cannot cross traffic and or accelerate up the hill where it declines in speed. I live in the northwest in colder climates was snow and i lose acceleration and traction when going up hills. I have been in numerous close calls. It has been to the…
ODI 11104846
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
Concern #1: intermittently, upon initial start up, the engine makes a loud clattering noise as if it has no oil in it. The dealership was able to duplicate the concern once but it is not bad enough to repair. Concern #2: while coming to a slow rolling stop (as if coming to a known stop sign) there is a hard bang/clunk just before getting to a complete stop, it feels like you are being hit in the rear by another car.…
ODI 11256115
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ram 1500. While stationary, the vehicle rolled backwards in the park position. The failure recurred on another occasion. The vehicle was taken to fayetteville dodge in fayetteville, new york 13066, but the failure could not be duplicated. The contact was able to record the failure on video and submitted the videos to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure…
ODI 11084190
Power Train
The vehicle jumps (bumps) when coming to a complete stop and the vehicles transmission is in drive mode. It does this also when releasing the brake from a complete stop with the transmission is in drive. This happens when stopping or taking off from stop lights or stop signs or in general stops or driving off. I don't want it to be an incident in the future. I don't want it to get worst and cause an incident by…
ODI 11098195
Power Train
I sent a complaint to you on my vehicle last year in the summer about the transmission electronic shifter jumping out of drive and going into reverse while motionless resulting in an accident. I took the vehicle to the dealer and they said "no problems". I have since experienced several incidents of the shifter jumping out of drive and also not moving, just revving when you put it in drive unless you resift. I hope…
ODI 11065734
Body · Power Train · Steering
When under acceleration in any gear, from 2000 to 2500 rpm there is a buzzy feeling vibration in the floor, gas pedal and steering wheel. Taken vehicle to 2 separate dealers who claim "normal characteristic", however this issue did not start occuring until the vehicle had about 1000 miles on it.
ODI 11079143
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
Power steering motor failure while driving. Steering wheel would lock while turning and in motion at city speeds - less than 45mph. Highway speeds ~70 mph. Total intermittent loss of vehicle control while in motion. Engine would shut off momentarily, loss of all electrical systems, transmission would not shift, steering wheel would lock.
ODI 11055273