Worst 2017 Ram 3500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
SERVICE BRAKES
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Ram 3500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 137 | 4 | — | 21,810 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 34 | — | — | 80,020 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 30 | — | — | 25,125 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 28 | 2 | — | 56,880 mi | |
| ENGINE | 26 | — | — | 67,348 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 25 | — | — | 14,503 mi | |
| WHEELS | 19 | — | — | 19,094 mi | |
| STEERING | 18 | — | — | 37,402 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 16 | 1 | — | 29,266 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 14 | — | — | 22,856 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 8 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 8 | — | — | 20,600 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 6 | — | — | 24,152 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 5 | — | — | 10,500 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| TIRES | 4 | — | — | 14,244 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 1 | — | 89,553 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | — | — | 21,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 | — | — | 59,833 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | 17,125 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 2 | — | — | 38,000 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 2 | — | — | 14,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 162,388 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER | 1 | — | — | 380,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 1 | — | — | 272,000 mi |
Recalls for 2017 Ram 3500
18 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~22,488,696 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ram 3500, Ram 1500, 2016-2020 Ram 2500, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ram 3500, Ram 1500, 2016-2020 Ram 2500, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The hydraulic control unit (HCU) may fail, which can cause the anti-lock brake (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC), and traction control systems to fail.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2021 RAM 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. Incorrect information in the Service and Owner's Manuals may cause the flanged lug nuts to be over-tightened, which could result in a broken wheel stud and possible wheel separation.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2021 RAM 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. Incorrect information in the Service and Owner's Manuals may cause the flanged lug nuts to be over-tightened, which could result in a broken wheel stud and possible wheel separation.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2021 RAM 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. Incorrect information in the Service and Owner's Manuals may cause the flanged lug nuts to be over-tightened, which could result in a broken wheel stud and possible wheel separation.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with an 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. Chrysler is also recalling all 2013-2014 and 2018 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks built before April 1, 2018 with a 6 or 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. On August 29, 2019 Chrysler expanded the recall to include an additional 693,128 model year 2013-2014 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate actuator limiter tab may fracture and cause the tailgate to unlatch and open while driving.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Ram 3500 and 2014-2018 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab and Ram 2500 vehicles. The outboard steering linkage jam nut may loosen, allowing one end of the drag link to separate.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with a power locking tailgate and either a 5 foot, 7 inch or 6 foot, 4 inch bed. The tailgate actuator limiter tab may fracture and cause the tailgate to unlatch and open while driving.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with a power locking tailgate and either a 5 foot, 7 inch or 6 foot, 4 inch bed. The tailgate actuator limiter tab may fracture and cause the tailgate to unlatch and open while driving.
+ 8 more recalls
Other Ram 3500 Years
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