2017 RAM 2500 Power Train Problems
- 11
- 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 11 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
I have had a check engine light with code p0868 for low transmission fluid pressure 3 times while pulling a travel trailer and once just driving without pulling anything in the last 3 months. Dealer has told me they dont know why the light keeps going off.
ODI 11300469
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ram 2500. After the vehicle was shifted into four wheel drive, there was an abnormal whining and grinding sound coming from the front differential. The vehicle was taken to lithia chrysler jeep dodge of billings ([redacted] w, billings, mt 59102, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that there was water in the front differential, which caused insufficient lubrication of the gears. The…
ODI 11278676
Power Train
Have had same trouble 4 times starting at april 2017 about every 60 thousand mile there is water in front differential now i have bad bearings in it this is the fourth time now they asking 35$ to replace all the bad parts that could have been taken care of the first time back in april 2017 truck was only three months old
ODI 11190224
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ram 2500. While driving at unknown speeds, the brake pedal was applied; however, the vehicle continued to coast. Additionally, the contact stated that the freewheel feature was unsafe and destroyed the brakes. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to two local dealers: huntington ram (5080 jericho tpke, commack, ny 11725, [redacted]) and brown's jeep chrysler…
ODI 11182778
Power Train
Excessive play in drive line causes loud bang in rear end and noise at tail shaft of trans during acceleration and decelaration. Causes a delay in movement . Dealer saus its normal. This is not normal as it will cause a failire in the rear end, trans or even u joint. This is my third truck same make and model, older years and none of the others have this issue.
ODI 11128283
Engine · Power Train
Vehicle shutters and pauses when taking off from a stop. Vehicle has hesitated during low speed turns leaving a pulsing sensation, engine cutting out. Strong odor of coolant coming from under the hood after deiving.
ODI 11105406
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ram 2500. The contact noticed oil leaking onto her driveway. The vehicle was taken to lester glenn chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat (101 nj-37, toms river, nj 08753) where it was diagnosed four times that there was a rear main seal leak of oil. While at the dealer, a hydraulic jack fell on the vehicle and caused damage. The vehicle was repaired, but the leak recurred. After the dealer…
ODI 11101712
Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 17v562000 (engine and engine cooling) and 17v821000 (power train). The parts needed for the repairs were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact called autonation chrysler dodge jeep ram spring at [redacted] (21027 i-45, spring, tx…
ODI 11098007
Power Train
Stopped and placed my ram 2500 in park with the engine running. Got out and pushed a vehicle off a car dolly attached to the truck! The truck jumped out of gear and started going backwards. I ran to stop it as the truck and car dolly jack knifed hitting me and knocking backwards. The dolly wedged under the side of the truck damaging it! Since then several times it has not wanted to go into reverse. You will have to…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11018956
Power Train
Dead accelerator pedal situation: from a stop, there is about a 1-2 second delay before full power is given. Situation 2: when on the throttle, and you let off the throttle completely, and then rapidly get back on the throttle; the engine does not respond for almost 2 seconds. This is *highly* dangerous, especially when merging in heavy traffic; or in an instance where someone makes an unexpected move (pulling out,…
ODI 11002838
Power Train
Tl* the contact owned a 2017 ram 2500. While driving 65 mph, the contact smelled smoke and pulled the vehicle over. Although there were no warning indicators, the gauge showed that the transmission temperature was over 300 degrees. The contact and his two children exited the vehicle. The engine bay then emitted fire and smoke, which came through the passenger side dashboard. The fire department extinguished the…
Fire reported
ODI 10970330