Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Ram 3500
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Ram 3500 has 13 NHTSA recall campaigns and 316 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V010000 Side Curtain Air Bag Inflators May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V896000 Loss of ABS/Traction Control from Module Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V398000 Wheel Studs May Break NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V347000 Tailgate May Open Unexpectedly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V021000 Steering Linkage May Separate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18E096000 Incorrectly Machined Steering Knuckle may Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V486000 Tailgate May Open Unexpectedly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V332000 Cruise Control cannot be Cancelled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V100000 Vehicle May Rollaway NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V824000 Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V821000 Vehicle May Rollaway NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V562000 Water Pump Leak may cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V499000 Wheels may Fracture Causing Rapid Air Loss NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes 144 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 49 complaints
- Electrical System 33 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 30 complaints
- Engine 28 complaints
- Power Train 27 complaints
Of the 316 complaints on file, 9 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 316 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Ram 3500 shows an average reliability profile with 315 owner complaints and 13 recall campaigns. Complaints largely concern brake and electrical system issues, signaling potential problem areas. Recall data highlights side airbag and brake control unit concerns. However, the lack of complaints for many systems suggests a mixed maintenance outlook, with issues affecting select areas rather than across the board.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | Unknown | $300–$800 | very common |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $200–$600 | common |
| Engine | Unknown | $400–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- Brake inspection every 20,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change at 60,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 30,000 miles
- Air filter replacement every 15,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive brakes
- Frequent electrical glitches
- Engine overheating warning
- Unusual vibrations in steering
- Sudden loss of power
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Ram 3500 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.