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
In motion, the engine seams to loose power when the transmission kicks down to passing gear for a short time then it picks up power. Feels almost like it takes time for the timing to catch up...... Can you help? It also does it on take off as well
ODI 11119818
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ram 1500. The contact stated that on multiple occasions while driving the vehicle would suddenly shut off without warning. The vehicle could be restarted after removing the ignition key and re-inserting it. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer thompson dodge ([redacted]. Thomson, ga) who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was also…
ODI 11144498
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
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ram 1500. While driving 70 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle failed to accelerate past 30 mph. Tri-lives motors (180 state hwy f, branson, mo 65616, [redacted]) diagnosed the vehicle and found code numbers: p0299 (supercharger underboost) and p2459 (diesel particulate filter regeneration frequency). The codes were reset and the master air flow was…
ODI 11266732
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ram 1500. When the temperature was below 30 degrees, the rpms increased to approximately 1,100 without warning. The vehicle was taken to russell barnett ford (4055 tullahoma hwy, winchester, tn 37398) where it was diagnosed that the flash system needed to be reset and the throttle body needed to be replaced. Additionally, the dealer installed an ambient temperature sensor. The vehicle was…
ODI 11071545
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ram 1500. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle began to hesitate and lose power. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the road and restart the vehicle without an issue. The contact called multiple unknown local dealers regarding the failure and was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed…
ODI 11234498
Engine · Exterior Lighting · Steering
Had been experiencing transmission warning lights but engine didn't produce any codes.i took to 2 different dealers and they said nothing we could do about sensor problems until code appears. While driving at night about a half mile from home my truck shut down. My engine turned off and lost my steering,lights,and dash lights. The only thing that remained on was the fully illuminated 8' radio command center and gear…
ODI 11043613
Engine
Exhaust odor leaking into the cab when idling at a stationary position. This happens every time when the vehicle is parked and running.
ODI 11040301
Engine
When the vehicle is cold the engine has a significant power lag and 'dead pedal' when you accelerate from a stop. It creates a significant risk as there is no power to accelerate and avoid oncoming cars or dangerous situations. Oven when pedal is all the way depressed the vehicle fails to accelerate.
ODI 11258262
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Took delivery of new 2017 dodge ram 1500 and two days later towed my boat (18') to launch to go fishing. Stopped on ramp leading to water with engine running and put in park to unhook boat from trailer. When i let me foot off brake, the vehicle started slowly creeping backwards to the water. I was stunned and hit brake again and then applied emergency brake. I have done this at least a hundred times with other…
ODI 11011743
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Dissapointed with the purchase of 17 ram 1500, truck looks good and has great looks . It has a tapping/ticking noise when its at idle at a standstill, its called the dreaded hemi tick, i have a 5.7 motor with mds, there is many threads and complaints about this on the internet. My truck only has 500 miles and should not have any kind of tapping/ticking noises coming from the engine, mostly noticed from drivers side…
ODI 10980939