1. RAM 2500
  2. Problems
  3. 2017
  4. Engine

2017 RAM 2500 Engine Problems

8
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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi5
30–60k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • January 27, 2020 · 34,000 miles

    Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ram 2500. The contact particulate and nox sensor failed in the vehicle. The check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to louisville chrysler dodge jeep ram dealer, (5311 dixie hwy, louisville, ky 40216) and was informed that the particulate and nox sensor were no longer being manufactured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of…

    ODI 11309162

  • November 6, 2018 · 13,841 miles

    Engine

    Water pump, took into dealership and they said they replaced water pump but no dust disturbed on engine when popped the hood to look inside the hood when i picked up the truck after getting the recall repair

    ODI 11153707

  • September 2, 2018 · 35,890 miles

    Engine

    While towing, rubber section of fan shroud came into contact with fan sending material into radiator. This caused catastrophic damage and loss of coolant while towing on highway in high traffic conditions. Coolant loss triggered multiple alarm/warnings requiring urgent engine shutdown. After stopping vehichle appeared to have engine compartment fire which turned out to be steam from coolant. But engine temps rapidly…

    ODI 11124072

  • July 3, 2018 · 6,000 miles

    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

  • January 8, 2018 · 10,867 miles

    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

  • December 5, 2017 · 14,000 miles

    Engine

    This is for a diesel engine vehicle. Periodically (every few days), for 2 to 5 minutes at a time, untreated diesel exhaust gases enter the cabin through the windshield air vent when the ventilation fan is on. This occurs generally when the vehicle is moving at lower speeds or not moving. When this happens, if i stop the ventilation and open the windows, more exhaust gases enter the cabin through the windows. When…

    ODI 11054680

  • November 14, 2017

    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

  • September 15, 2017 · 8,325 miles

    Electrical System · Engine

    While driving down hill with load, engine died with no warning lost brakes and steering.

    ODI 11023764