2017 Ram 1500: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Feb 4, 2026 · Engine, Fuel system · 103,000 miles · ID

The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact received notifications of the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 23V411000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) and 22V406000 (FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL). The contact stated that while driving at a slow speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact pulled into the driveway and turned off the vehicle. After exiting the vehicle, there was smoke coming from the exhaust pipe, with an abnormal burning odor coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle remained at the residence and had not been driven due to safety concerns. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V757000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.

Filed Nov 6, 2025 · Transmission · 53,300 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the contact became aware that the transmission was shuddering. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that while attempting to drive the vehicle to the shoulder of the road, the contact noticed a large piece of detached metal flying, which was part of the drive shaft. The contact stated that the transmission was severely shuddering. The contact proceeded to drive the vehicle to the shoulder of the road and saw another large piece of metal flying, which was another part of the drive shaft that had detached from the vehicle. The contact stated that the rear wheels locked up, and the shuddering was persistent. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road. The contact and the passenger, who was seated in the front passenger's seat, exited the vehicle. The passenger noticed smoke coming from the vehicle ,but there was no fire. AAA was contacted, and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where a diagnostic test was performed. The contact was informed that the rear differential, rear axle, transfer case, and other unknown parts needed to be replaced. The contact referenced the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V198000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact was advised to contact the manufacturer to report the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The contact was informed that an inspector would be inspecting the vehicle, however the contact stated that the inspection was not performed. The failure mileage was approximately 53,300.

Filed May 29, 2025 · Engine · CA

The EGR valve and EGR cooler went out and it caused the MAP sensor to melt and also caused the intake manifold to melt and if I didn’t shut the truck off it was going to catch on fire. And this truck has had this problem in the past due to a recall and it was repaired and it happened again on may 4th 2025

Filed Nov 29, 2023 · Engine · 95,000 miles · TN · fire

The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving with the Adaptive Cruise Control engaged and set to 70 MPH, the engine was misfiring and made abnormally loud sounds. Additionally, the vehicle started losing motive power. The message "Service DEF System - See Dealer" was displayed. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The contact stated that upon opening the hood and lifting the engine cover, she noticed that the engine was on fire. The contact was able to extinguish the fire with water bottles. There was no Fire or Police report filed. There was no injury sustained. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

Filed Aug 23, 2023 · Engine · WI · fire

Was driving slow on a county highway following a tractor. Got got a service message for electronic throttle system, followed by the check engine light, then a service message for def system see dealer. I then noticed smoke coming out of my vents and the truck started on fire.

Filed Mar 31, 2023 · Fuel system · 44,000 miles · AZ · fire

The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at various speeds, the vehicle would jerk and hesitate upon depression of the accelerator pedal without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they were informed that the vehicle could not be seen for a few weeks. The contact's husband drove the vehicle home and called the dealer the next day; he was instructed to bring in the vehicle for an inspection. While driving to the dealer at 35 MPH, her husband noticed black smoke emitting from the hood of the vehicle. As her husband pulled over and opened the hood, flames began to engulf the engine. The fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was initially towed to an independent mechanic and later to an independent body shop where it remained in their possession. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000. Vin tool confirms parts not yet available.

Filed Mar 5, 2023 · Engine · WA

Ram 5.7 hemi engine exhaust manifold leak ticking sound if it’s not fix or the bolt snap the smoke coming from the exhaust can be suck on the vent and can have a carbon monoxide poisoning inside the truck please I just found out that it’sbeen a known problem for dodge ram trucks and nothing is being done by the company to recall or fix such problem than you

Filed Nov 10, 2021 · Electrical · SC

The truck was in my driveway, with ignition off. I had come home for lunch and was doing some work on the computer when a neighbor saw my truck on fire and alerted me. We called 911 and I went out to see what was going on. By then the entire bed area was completely engulfed with flames and it was beginning to spread into the cabin area. Within 10 minutes the truck was completely engulfed in flames. AFter the fire was extinguished, the fire department (captain) told me they believed the fire began in the rear passenger side taillight. That was the "hot spot". The truck was a total loss.

Filed Oct 12, 2020 · Engine · 38,500 miles · CA · fire

Why driving my 2017 ecodiesel truck with 38,500 miles on it, on highway 80 about 55 to 60 miles per hour my truck lost power. My wife notice smoke coming from the back passenger side tire thats the same place my exhuast tail pipe is on this truck,my first thought was I over heated when I lost power but that was not the case my temp was 208 degrees. The truck was still running but with no power I managed to get it over the bridge put the truck in neutral and coasted to the stop light at the end of the off ramp,when we stop at the light smoke was coming out from underneath the hood amassing the truck still running I put though the enter section pulled over shut the truck off everyone got out of the truck smoke pouring out from under the hood and fender wells, called 911. The truck is a total lose. With fca having a recall on the egr cooler an no fix this is a problem. In the recall it states if the egr cooler fails it could cause a fire.

Filed Jul 9, 2020 · Engine · 58,000 miles · WI · fire

Tl* the contact owns 2017 ram 1500. The contact received recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number:19v757000 (engine and engine cooling). However, the parts to do the repair were available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer lynch chevrolet of mukwonago (280 e wolf run, mukwonago, wi 53149) was contacted and stated the parts were on backorder for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact stated that several months after he received the recall notification, the vehicle stalled while driving at an unknown speed. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road and turn the vehicle off. An upon opening the hood the contact noticed flames around the engine cords and wire. The contact stated he was able to extinguish the fire himself with water. The vehicle was towed to lynch chevrolet of mukwonago for diagnostic testing and repairs. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000. Part distribution disconnect.

Filed Jun 27, 2020 · Engine · 80,000 miles · MN · fire

Vehicle engine caught fire and lost power before.

Filed Mar 20, 2020 · 16,000 miles · TN

I have the ecodiesel. They are prone to catching on fire, even when parked. I emailed ram and asked if it was safe to park my truck in a garage attached to the house. They would not tell me that it is safe, told me to use my own judgement. The failure rate for these engines is ridiculously high. Are you doing anything about this?