2017 Ram 3500 Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

27Engine complaints

9%Of all 301 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

SERVICE BRAKES139 · 46.2%

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC34 · 11.3%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM30 · 10%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL28 · 9.3%

ENGINE27 · 9%

Share of the 301 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 Ram 3500 overview page.

What owners report

“PART NUMBER 68310865AB ENGINE OIL FILTER ADAPTER THIS IS THE THIRD PART FOR THIS VEHICLE THAT SEEMS UNAVAILABLE OVER 16,000 ON BACK ORDER AND THEY…”NHTSA complaint 11399830 — filed 03/08/2021

“FUEL LEAK IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. FUEL FILTER HOUSING WAS REPLACED DUE TO LEAKAGE AROUND FUEL HEATER ELEMENTS IN HOUSING. THIS IS EXACTLY THE SAME PROBLEM…”NHTSA complaint 11365778 — filed 10/22/2020

“I RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (NHTSA 19V-818000) IN NOVEMBER, 2019 FOR DEFECTIVE ENGINE COOLING FAN WHICH HAS CAUSED ENGINE FIRES. IT'S BEEN NEARLY ONE YEAR AND…”NHTSA complaint 11364821 — filed 10/17/2020

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Ram 3500 have engine problems?

Engine is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2017 Ram 3500: 27 of 301 complaints on file (9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2017 Ram 3500 have in total?

301 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 2 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.