2017 Ram 3500 engine problems

The 2017 Ram 3500 has 31 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 7% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

Engine complaints

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Engine complaints by year

3500 engine complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

17V562000EngineSeptember 12, 2017 · 443,874 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2017 RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines that have Concentric-brand water pumps without a vent hole. These water pumps may leak coolant.

Consequence

The leaking water pump can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pumps, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T51.

What owners report

“LATER DODGE TRUCKS SEEM TO HAVE A BUILT IN DESIGN FLAW WHEREIN TORQUE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMMING IS PREVENTING THE TRUCK FROM TAKING OFF NORMALLY, CREATING SECONDS OF DELAYED THROTTLE RESPONSE AND VERY DANGEROUS CROSS TRAFFIC ISSUES COMMONLY REFERRED TO ON MANY DODGE FORUMS AS THE DEAD PEDAL. REPEATED…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · February 1, 2018

Common questions

How many engine complaints does the 2017 Ram 3500 have?

NHTSA has 31 complaints about the 2017 Ram 3500 engine — 7% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2017 Ram 3500 engine?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the engine: 17V562000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.