2017 RAM 1500 Engine 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:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 4 indicate fire
What owners report
- check engine · 6 records
- electronic throttle · 4 records
- throttle control · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 19 |
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
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
Engine
While driving down highway, check engine light and electronic throttle control service light displayed. Exited highway, drove 1-2 miles more and engine was smoking with smoke entering the cabin. Exited the truck at a safe location. Used hood release in cabin but did not open hood because i saw flames through grille. Used fire extinguisher but it just slowed the fire did not put it out. Fire consumed the engine and…
Fire reported
ODI 11300719
Engine
When the engine is cold, acceleration from a stop is almost non existent for roughly 3-4 seconds. Pulling out in to normal traffic is dangerous as the vehicle does not perform anywhere near the way it does once warmed up. My servicing dealer and chrysler corporate told me that there is a issue with excessive emissions from my 2017 ram 1500 ecodiesel when cold which required them to inhibit fuel flow to the engine…
ODI 11281595
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ram 1500. While driving at an unknown speed, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who found failure codes: p0402 and p20ee. The failure recurred and the contact was informed to call the dealer. The contact was unaware of nhtsa campaign number: 19v757000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was taken to wilson motors [redacted],…
ODI 11286316
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle lost forward momentum. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v757000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to greenville chrysler jeep…
ODI 11300671
Engine
Tl* the consumer owns a 2017 ram 1500. The consumer stated that they had received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v757000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The consumer stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Garber automall located at 3360 us-17, green cove springs, fl 32043 [redacted] was contacted…
ODI 11302191
Engine
I have a 2017 ram 1500 ecodiesel. I was driving down the highway at 70mph when the vehicle suddenly starting making a crazy noise then begin to loose power, i steered the truck onto the shoulder where immediately white smoke starting bellowing from underneath the front and sides of the engine compartment i opened the hood but no flames were visible and it eventually went out. I had the vehicle towed to the nearest…
Fire reported
ODI 11278351
Engine
Egr has a problem. Which may cause a fire and mopar doesn't have a fix for it . They don't know when they will. I want to trade it for a gas powered instead of the diesel and they will not take it on trade. If they would they won't give me any where close to what the pickup would be valued. It seems that the problem is their problem and they should not penalize their own customers. It is really not safe to drive it…
ODI 11296663
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
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Truck still under warenty has less than 13,000 miles. 7 different times car won't start. Have had to get it towed to dealership 3-4 times. Each time it's repaired a different electrical computer code is stated as the problem. This has happened in parking lots, our driveway and at a light (car would not go)! Very dangerous . Started to happen 3 months after we bought the truck. Happens every 30-60 days.
ODI 11256247
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel sensor has failed at 42000 miles while in motion. Lifters have made bad noise since new, dealership has replace lifters but noise is still there intermittently while sitting still on start up
ODI 11242694
Engine · Steering
Noticed at 40k miles there is issue with tie rod ends joints become loose may cause accident reported this to a dealership they trying to brush me off bs that there is issue with rockers and lifters in the engine and exhaust manifold studs are snapping causing exhaust to leak and become louder that's a emission issue also
ODI 11259006
Electrical System · Engine
Multiple episodes of vehicle codes disabling truck, all related to 'service electronic throttle control' message. This has caused loss off power with vehicle stalling on mountain highway, major safety issue. Other times vehicle has scary delay in throttle response causing nerve wracking moments trying to merge or operate vehicle safely. Vehicle purchased new, problems began with only 1500 miles on vehicle. Four…
ODI 11219759
Engine
After ecm reflash, now the vehicle will not accelerate for 3 seconds with engine cold. No power until delay time has passed then itll accel. Once engine is at operating temp it drives normally. This only started since the latest ecm and tcm reflashes were performed.
ODI 11256579
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ram 1500 cargo van low. The contact stated that while parked at a parking lot with the vehicle turned off, without warning a couple of hours later the vehicle was up in flames. The contact at that time was inside the vehicle sleeping and was woken by the explosion of the windshield. Which made the contact jump out the vehicle causing the contact to injured his right knee. No police report…
Crash reported · Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 11210869
Engine
Tl* the contact owned a 2017 ram 1500. While driving 65 mph with the cruise control activated, the vehicle made an abnormal revving noise and began to slow down. The contact also stated that the throttle sensor warning indicator began to flash intermittently. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road, checked under the hood, and noticed flames coming from the engine compartment. The contact called…
Fire reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11279925
Engine
At approximately 6100 miles noted engine ticking noise only on cold start up. Took to dealer for repair and they found a number of broken exhaust manifold bolts (they replaced 9 of them). According to dodge forums and the dodge dealership this apparently is a common problem with ram semi engines.
ODI 11208951
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Sluggish turbo, then flashes throttle cable, engine light, lightning bolt light came on, them total loss of speed and power. The sluggish turbo has been an issue and this all happened while leaving out church parking lot heading home. It is at seth wadleys in pauls valley, ok as i type this awaiting if my extended warranty will pay for this! Was told this was is a issue with the eco diesels and a recall was just…
ODI 11206480
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
Vehicle will start and rev up high and then immediately shutdown or will be driving and vehicle will shut down and lock everything up causing vehicle to slide. The vehicle was sent back to dealership to have the problem fixed but is still doing the same thing.
ODI 11204882
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ram 1500. While the vehicle was parked, there was a knocking noise coming from the front passenger side of the motor. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was later taken to susquehanna chrysler dodge jeep ram (located at [redacted], wrightsville, pa 17368, [redacted]) where it…
ODI 11190095
Engine
Timing cover oil leak. Timing cover leaked oil even after multi attempts to correct problem. Their solution is to put more rtv on the timing cover and reassemble. Does not fix problem.
ODI 11254617
Engine
The lifters in my 3.6 liter ram 1500 are bad at 80000 miles. This is the same problem reported with this engine in 2011-2013 dodge vehicles. Dodge knows this is still a problem because they lowered the powertrain warranty from 100000 miles to 60000 miles. They have not fixed the issues with the 3.6 liter engine. They need to be investigated and made to make appropriate repairs.
ODI 11172824
Engine
Engine noise when starting after sitting overnight
ODI 11157135
Engine
This involves a 2017 ram ecodiesel with 15,500 miles. The eco diesel started to make a rattling sound as i was driving straight at interstate speed and then a loud bang. I lost all power to the truck as the engine cut off while i was on the highway. It was a very dangerous situation as i was in the middle lane and had to get over to the side with out power and brakes. The dealership has stated it was a cam issue and…
ODI 11122955
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