2017 Ram 3500 transmission problems

Filed Apr 21, 2026 · Engine, Transmission · NY

Grid heater bolt broke while towing our camper and destroyed our engine while traveling through Virginia!

Filed Jul 16, 2025 · Brakes, Engine · NJ

While test driving a 2017 RAM 3500 6.7L Cummins diesel at Cherry Hill Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, both the check engine light and the regen warning light came on simultaneously. I returned to the dealership, looked up the regen warning, then retrieved my BlueDriver OBD2 scanner from my own vehicle. I scanned the truck on-site and ran live data. The scan confirmed the diesel particulate filter (DPF) was 100% full, and the regeneration system was not functioning. Permanent fault code P242F was stored, and the exhaust backpressure reading was over 25 PSI at idle — indicating a severely blocked system. These faults were not disclosed by the dealership, and no inspection or documentation from a diesel technician was available. I later discovered the truck also has an open safety recall (Manufacturer Recall Number: C4B / the federal safety agency Recall Number: 24V‑896) for a potential failure of the Brake Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU). This recall involves the loss of ABS, Electronic Stability Control, and Traction Control, and the recall status is listed as incomplete with no remedy available as of the test date. I offered to purchase the truck for $35,000 out-the-door on the condition that the emissions system was repaired and certified. The salesperson spoke with the manager, then returned and told me the vehicle was no longer for sale. I then overheard the manager say they planned to wholesale the vehicle, likely without disclosing these active safety and emissions system failures. I am filing this report to ensure the vehicle is flagged for unresolved safety and emissions violations before it is sold or auctioned in its current condition. I have full diagnostic scan data, photographs, and written communication from the visit available upon request.

Filed Feb 6, 2025 · Transmission · MI

Column shifter became disconnected in Drive position. Unable to shift into neutral or park. Stuck in Drive position. Unable to turn engine off. Found steering column gear shift bracket broke. See attached picture.

Filed Oct 18, 2024 · Transmission · PA

While pulling my trailer on the interstate with cruise control set, I was going up a hill when all of a sudden my engine RPMs skyrocketed and my truck simultaneously lost propulsion. The cruise control system then disabled itself. My truck had slowed down enough that I turned my hazard lights on, and then selected a lower gear due to the decreased speed. While attempting to accelerate back to a normal speed, my trucks RPMs again skyrocketed and my truck simultaneously lost propulsion. I was now fairly certain that my clutch was slipping. I was able to limp the truck back to my shop. I then contacted my dealership asking if this would be covered by the manufacture powertrain warranty, they informed that it was not. I then asked for them to order me a new flywheel, clutch kit, and all other incidental parts. It was at this time the dealer advised that I instead purchase an after-market performance clutch because they had seen very high failure rates from the OEM clutches. Not wanting the risk of using parts not designed by the OEM, I elected to use all OEM replacement parts. Upon installation of the new clutch parts, I discovered the clutch friction material was not even warn down on the slipping clutch. After the repairs, my truck was back to normal until, out of the blue again, the same thing happened with approximately 12,000 miles on the replacement OEM clutch components. Remembering what the dealer said about the high failure rates, I decided to hang onto the original clutch, pressure plate and flywheel incase the want or need to examine it would arise later. My trailer complies with all of the manufactures rated weight capacities. The now slipping replacement OEM clutch has not yet been removed from the truck. I do not want to use after-market replacement parts, however I am now concerned about using the replacement OEM parts due to the unexpected loss of propulsion. Said issues occurred at approximate ODO of 46,800 miles and again at 58,800 miles.

Filed Oct 14, 2023 · Acceleration, Brakes · MN

ABS module and HCU failure. Constant service ABS, traction control, and service brake system warning lights. I lost control of truck on snow covered road when warnings came on causing me to go into the ditch. Knowing that FCA refuses to address the safety concerns, I have not brought the truck to the dealership.

Filed Jun 6, 2023 · Engine, Transmission · OR

The grid heater in my engine overheated causing a bolt to lose integrity and snap off being sucked into the # 6 cylinder causing catastrophic damage to the motor while I was towing a trailer up hill. Losing all power on a hill with a trailer seems like a pretty dangerous situation to me. It’s a known issue dating back too 2014 and still hasn’t been fixed my 2017 suffered from the issue and now I’m 2021-2023 models there catching fire and being recalled but my 2017 is not. There’s only 48,000 miles on my truck it’s not old at all and should be in the same recall as the newer models.

Filed Mar 8, 2021 · Engine, Transmission · ND

Part number 68310865ab engine oil filter adapter this is the third part for this vehicle that seems unavailable over 16,000 on back order and they have yet to issue a recall

Filed Jan 5, 2021 · Engine, Transmission · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ram 3500. The contact received notifications of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 19v818000 (equipment, engine, and engine cooling) and 20v036000 (power train) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that central valley chrysler jeep dodge ram (4460 mchenry ave, modesto, ca 95356) was contacted and he was informed that the parts would be ordered. The contact stated that the dealer recently informed him that the parts were on back-order. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect. ## VIN passed ## ram 2017 ##

Filed Nov 30, 2020 · Acceleration, Transmission · 32,000 miles · PA

Occasionally when you step on the clutch to stop the vehicle or change gears, the clutch pedal just goes straight to floor and does not disengage the clutch. Sometimes you have to shut the engine off to stop the vehicle, and sometimes when stopped at a stop sign or red light, the vehicle will not go back into a gear. Also while driving, sometimes you cannot change gears. After the first sign of trouble I checked all of the fluid levels and found that the hydraulic reservoir for the clutch control assembly was low on fluid. I've had to refill this reservoir several times now, which helps the issue of changing gears however the fluid still seems to be leaking out from somewhere, and I'm concerned that it is leaking somewhere internally in the transmission/clutch area.

Filed Nov 11, 2020 · Transmission · 21,000 miles · CA

There are two outstanding recalls on the vehicle; vb2, engine cooling fan & w00 shifter cable. I have been talking to dealers & fca about getting the vehicle fixed since august & am told that the parts are not available. The recall notices state that it is unsafe to operate the vehicle, yet the manufacturer is unable to provide parts to make it safe. So I have a vehicle that cannot be used in its current state.