2017 Ram 1500: Engine failure
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2017 1500 report: engine failure. CarComplaints.com lists 5 owner complaints, average mileage 105,850 miles.
NHTSA has 187 owner complaints for the 2017 1500 in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11759586 (filed 08/25/2026): “The crank tone wheel failed and created a no start scenario. the vehicle had to be towed to the dealer and they are advising quoting me a repair when there is a related open recall for this exact situation.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11750308 (filed 07/14/2026): “Egr cooler failed again after it has been recalled/repaired by previous owner. dealership saying they wont fix it.…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: new engine (3 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $10,500 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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