2017 Ram 1500 Service and Repair Manual
2017 Ram 1500 service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.
Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.
What’s included
- Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
- Specifications and reference data (where provided)
- Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
- Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more
Trims covered
- Rebel Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
- HFE Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door
- Limited Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
- Laramie Limited Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
- Tradesman Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
- Lone Star Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door
- Express Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
- Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
- Outdoorsman Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
- SXT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
- Lone Star Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
- Lone Star Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
- Big Horn Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door
- Laramie Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
- ST Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
- Tradesman Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
- Sport Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
- SLT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
- ST Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door
- SXT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
- Laramie Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door
- Outdoorsman Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door
- Big Horn Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
- Sport Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
- Tradesman Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door
- Express Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
- SLT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
- SXT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door
- Special Service Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
- Sport Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door
- Big Horn Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
- Express Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door
- SLT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door
- ST Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
Engines covered
- 3.6L 3604CC 220Cu. In. V6 FLEX DOHC Naturally Aspirated
- 5.7L 345Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
- 3.0L 2987CC 182Cu. In. V6 DIESEL DOHC Turbocharged
Index / Table of contents
- Body
- Brakes
- Chassis Electrical
- Driveline
- Engine Cooling
- Engine Electrical
- Engine Mechanical
- Engine Performance & Emission Controls
- Fuel System
- General Information & Identification
- Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
- Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
- Steering
- Suspension
- Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
- Wiring Diagrams
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with a power locking tailgate and either a 5 foot, 7 inch or 6 foot, 4 inch bed. The tailgate actu
If the tailgate latch releases and the tailgate opens while driving, cargo may fall out, creating a
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 1500 Classic Pickup trucks equipped with 3.0L Eco Diesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-
Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge. Dealers will
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 1500 trucks. The differential pin retaining screw may come loose while driving, potentially causing the differential to break or lock up.
A broken or locked up differential may result in a loss of motive power and possibly a loss of vehic
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the differential retaining pin, fr
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ram 1500 and 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate ca
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintai
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Ram 1500 Classic, 2015-2016 Ram 3500, and Ram 2500 vehicles, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating less than 10,000 lbs
A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in th
Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the SABIC assemblies, free of charge. Interim owner
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce in
Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system compone
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with an 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. Chrysler is also recalling all 2013-2014 and 2018
If the tailgate opens while the vehicle is being driven, cargo may fall out the vehicle and create a
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the tailgate latch, free of charge. The recall
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate,
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of c
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Ram 1500 trucks. The fuel tanks in the affected vehicles may have a broken fuel tank control valve which might leak fuel if the vehicle were to become
In the event of a rollover crash, leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source can increase th
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tanks, free of charge. The recall be
Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
Squeak Or Squawk Noise Coming From Either Side Door Of The Vehicle, It Could Be Just One Door Or More. The Noise Can Be Present In Either The Upper Or The Lower Hinge.
Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
The vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following transmission models: 845RE, 8HP45, 850RE, 8HP50, 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP75-PHEV, 8HP75-LCV, 8HP90, 8HP95. Transmissions may exhibit the following dia
Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On
Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS Related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On
Water Pump & Chain Case Cover
Water Pump & Chain Case Cover
Showing the 8 most recent of 237 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
I WAS TRAVELING ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY WHEN I CAME UPON AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING MULTIPLE VEHICLES. I TOOK EVASIVE ACTION AND WAS ABLE TO STOP COMPLETELY AVOIDING THE VEHICLES INVOLVED, AND JUST BEHIN
I WAS TRAVELING ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY WHEN I CAME UPON AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING MULTIPLE VEHICLES. I TOOK EVASIVE ACTION AND WAS ABLE TO STOP COMPLETELY AVOIDING THE VEHICLES INVOLVED, AND JUST BEHIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, ATTEMPTING TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE, ANOTHER VEHICLE TURNED IN FRONT OF HER AND SHE CLIPPED THAT VEHICL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, ATTEMPTING TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE, ANOTHER VEHICLE TURNED IN FRONT OF HER AND SHE CLIPPED THAT VEHICL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500 CARGO VAN LOW. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED AT A PARKING LOT WITH THE VEHICLE TURNED OFF, WITHOUT WARNING A COUPLE OF HOURS LATER THE VEHICLE WAS UP IN FLA
Showing the 5 most serious of 1155 complaints filed with NHTSA.
