2017 RAM 1500 fuel/propulsion system problems
87 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2017 RAM 1500 — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jul 7, 2026
“The front fuel tank strap mount rusted out causing the fuel tank to drop and dangle by only the rear strap. The resulting pressure from the tank pushed the, now detached, front strap onto the rear drive shaft and gouging it to un-safe condition. Thankfully it did not wear completely through the…”
filed Jun 17, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 1500 | 17 | 6% |
| 2024 1500 | 6 | 9% |
| 2023 1500 | 15 | 8% |
| 2022 1500 | 53 | 9% |
| 2021 1500 | 67 | 10% |
| 2020 1500 | 44 | 7% |
| 2019 1500 | 79 | 5% |
| 2018 1500 | 79 | 12% |
| 2016 1500 | 188 | 12% |
| 2015 1500 | 164 | 11% |
| 2014 1500 | 211 | 12% |
| 2013 1500 | 35 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 RAM 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.