Component Record

Ram 3500 2017 Power Train Problems

27 distinct owners reported a power train problem on the 2017 Ram 3500 - 9% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage27 complaints

27 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

17V821000Reported December 20, 2017 - 1,482,874 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on December 20, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 1,482,874 vehicles across all affected models.

18V100000Reported February 8, 2018 - 180,462 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on February 8, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 180,462 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Brakes196 Electrical System33 Engine32 Vehicle Speed Control30 Wheels21 Steering18

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.