2017 RAM 1500 Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 21
- 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 21 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- fuel sensor · 13 records
- light comes · 9 records
- sensor fail · 7 records
- engine light · 7 records
- fuel level · 7 records
- fuel gauge · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel pump and fuel tank gauge are one assembly. System failed at 50k miles. Dealer indicated this is a known problem and entire assembly must be changed at a cost of $1200. Ram will not cover under warranty. I contacted chrysler/ram support and they said they would not be able to assist.
ODI 11307870
Fuel/Propulsion System
With a full fuel tank everything is good. Between 3/4 and 1/2 tank the fuel gauge goes to empty, out of gas light blinks and fuel sensor fail light comes on. 5 minutes later gauge is back to 3/4 tank and fuel sensor fail engine warning still on. Made a few stops and engine fail light goes off. Then it all starts over and over.fuel sensor fail and gauge goes to empty.only 429201 miles. Dangerous defect. Common…
ODI 11307719
Fuel/Propulsion System
Notice vb!/nhtsa 19v-757 received december 2019. Advised today by fca fix not available until april 2020 earliest. Failure of recalled part, diesel egr cooler, may result in engine fire. Unacceptable that replacement part is not immediately available! I have reduced driving this vehicle due to uncertainty.
ODI 11306966
Fuel/Propulsion System
Check engine light comes on and fuel gauge drops to empty. Light will go off when tank is full and comes on at 3/4. Code reads fuel sensor input level high voltage.
ODI 11282509
Fuel/Propulsion System
I filled up my vehicle with fuel on tuesday. I was driving down the highway thursday when all the sudden the fuel light came on along with a message. Then i noticed my fuel gauge read empty. I know it wasn't empty because i filled up 2 days earlier. I went through the notification tabs and went to messages and when i opened the message it read, "fuel sensor fail" about 5 minutes later the check engine light came on…
ODI 11270989
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel sensor failure on two different occasions. One was replaced (fuel rail pressure sensor) and the other has not been yet due to the very high price of the repair ($800 - $1000). Fuel gauge reads full and then suddenly drops to empty. I have been advised that this is a common problem.
ODI 11271133
Fuel/Propulsion System
After filling up the gas tank to full, engine light comes out, eco stops working and fuel gauge goes crazy by going down to empty and back to full
ODI 11244580
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
Fuel/Propulsion System
Just bought a used truck from vandehey brantmier in chilton wi three months ago and the fuel level sensor fail light comes on check engine light comes on. Took it to the dealership and they said it needs a fuel level sensor and pump. My 2017 ram 1500 needs this and it is not covered under warranty or anything and this is a known issue for a long time but nothing has been done. This needs to change
ODI 11230534
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel sensor fail, once fuel gets to just below half a tank, the fuel sensor fails amd gas guage drops to empty, check engine light comes on, also the eco sustem will fail for fuel savings. I fear the truck will shut off while driving because it will think it has no fuel. I have researched multiple complaints on this issue on line. Issue has been ongoing since 4/15/19. Milage on truck is 46000. Mileage is same as…
ODI 11203351
Fuel/Propulsion System
I can have a full tank of gas and it will say low gas and the gas light will come on sometimes the check engine light will come on and read fuel sensor error
ODI 11194954
Fuel/Propulsion System
Gas station fuel filler nozzle gets stuck in vehicle fuel filler neck. This happens repeatedly and at different stations. No visible vehicle faults. Attempts to remove filler nozzle has caused cuts to hands and spilled fuel.it sometimes takes several minutes to free fuel filler without damaging vehicle. Must defeat vapor recovery by collapsing rubber boot in order to fuel vehicle. Dealer not interested .vehicle was…
1 injury
ODI 11163032
Fuel/Propulsion System
The gas pump nozzles no longer work when filling up the tank. It seems that they do not like the angle of the fill neck on the truck. They shut off after only about 1/2 gallon is used into the tank.
ODI 11160512
Fuel/Propulsion System
My 2017 ram 1500 quad cab has a fuel sensor fail. I looked it up and apparently many people have this issue with ram trucks.
ODI 11160843
Fuel/Propulsion System
The fuel quantity indicator is defective. One the tank is half full the gage goes to zero and the low fuel warning light illiminates, also the fuel system failure light comes on
ODI 11301650
Fuel/Propulsion System
The fuel level sensor for the past approximately 10,000 miles intermittently quits reading the fuel level. The fuel level gauge in the dash cluster drops to empty, regardless of the actual fuel level. The message 'fuel sensor failure' appears on the dash cluster. Sometimes it stay for a few seconds, and other times it stays for a few minutes. Then it returns to working order and gives an accurate reading of the fuel…
ODI 11120796
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
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
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ram 1500. While the contact was filling the fuel tank, the fuel nozzle became stuck on the fuel filler neck. The vehicle was taken to grown dodge chrysler jeep ram (located at [redacted], ventura, ca 93003, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the fuel filler neck needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the fuel filler neck was previously replaced…
ODI 11222757
Fuel/Propulsion System
COLD START ENGINE EXHAUST TEMPERATURE TOO LOW
ODI 11083881
Fuel/Propulsion System
I am having an issue with the fuel guage and the fuel system lights on the truck. I took it in for service and they are saying the parts are on backorder. The fuel guage is showing no fuel in the car and i am concerned the car could cut off and i could lose control of it. They do not know when the parts will become available. I am concerned for myself, my family and others. I called chrysler and they were unable to…
ODI 10971950