2017 RAM 1500 Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 89 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2017 RAM 1500, 10% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 39,982 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel sensor” (22% of reports).
- 89fuel/propulsion system complaints
- 39,982median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,300typical repair cost reported by owners
- 43%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel sensor: mentioned in 20 of 89 complaints (22%)
- High pressure: mentioned in 8 of 89 complaints (9%)
- Tank strap: mentioned in 6 of 89 complaints (7%)
- Code P0463: mentioned in 5 of 89 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel/propulsion system repair on the 2017 RAM 1500 at $1,300, and half of them between $680 and $1,550.
Based on 5 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2019–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 28 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 89 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
RAM 1500 fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 1500 | 24 | 7% | — |
| 2024 1500 | 6 | 8% | — |
| 2023 1500 | 15 | 7% | — |
| 2022 1500 | 55 | 9% | — |
| 2021 1500 | 69 | 10% | 6 |
| 2020 1500 | 46 | 7% | 6,944 |
| 2019 1500 | 80 | 5% | 16,400 |
| 2018 1500 | 81 | 12% | 12,650 |
| 2017 1500 | 89 | 10% | 39,982 |
| 2016 1500 | 191 | 12% | 51,500 |
| 2015 1500 | 166 | 11% | 57,000 |
| 2014 1500 | 213 | 12% | 62,000 |
| 2013 1500 | 35 | 3% | 72,000 |
| 2009 1500 | 2 | 5% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the 2017 RAM 1500. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Fuel tank straps and frame braket for straps corroded and broke off .no incident at this time .not driving truck until it will be repaired .calling dealer 0n 9/7/2026 to see if it is a recall.
while driving on the highway at 75mph, the pickup engine completely lost power and died. we could not restart the engine. Eventually we were able to put it in neutral and pull it off of the highway with another pickup. The Z46 recall for the high-pressure fuel pump was replaced the prior month. the…
While driving on I70 in downtown Indianapolis, I was alerted by a semi driver that something was wrong with my vehicle, or he was attempting to get my attention for something. Once he got my attention, I could see a trail of liquid pouring out from behind me. Thankfully, I was able to get over and…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2017 RAM 1500s have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 89 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the 2017 RAM 1500 (10% of the 882 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2017 RAM 1500 fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 39,982 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2017 RAM 1500?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,300 (half paid between $680 and $1,550), from 5 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2017 RAM 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel sensor”, in 20 of 89 complaints, followed by “high pressure” (8).
Other 2017 RAM 1500 problems
- Steering problems (228)
- Engine problems (156)
- Electrical System problems (109)
- Power Train problems (98)
- Service Brakes problems (91)
- Air Bags problems (53)
- Suspension problems (50)
See all 2017 RAM 1500 problems or fuel/propulsion system problems across all 1500 years.