Ram250020176.4L/ram/2500/2017/6-4l/
DJ platform

2017 Ram 2500 — 6.4L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 2500 6.4L.

Body TRUCKEngine 6.4L

The 2017 Ram 2500 6.4L is a truck riding on the DJ platform, powered by a 6.4L engine that requires 7.0 quarts of 5W-20 oil. Data shows 671 owner complaints logged against this model year, with service brakes ranking as the top concern and 12 recalls on record. Within the broader 2009–2021 complaint history—spanning a low of 5 reports in 2009 to a high of 2,493 in 2018—the 2017 model sits in the lower-middle range, indicating a moderate incidence of reported issues relative to the generation’s best and worst years.

Model year20192018201720162014

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity7.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torqueCone Lug Nut: 130 ft-lbs; Flanged Lug Nut: 140 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 730 CCA battery, OE oil filter 04892339BE. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 94R · 730 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeLT275/75R18EOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04892339BE alt 05083285AA
Engine air filter68190705AB alt 53034051AB
Fuel filter68194705AB alt 68197867AB
Spark plugSP138239AC alt SP143877AB
BatteryBBH7F001AA
Front wiper blades55277446AB
Serpentine belt04627589AA alt 04627751AA
Thermostat52028898AJ alt 68534176AA
Cabin air filter68535623AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length213 in
Overall width80.7 in
Overall height99.2 in
Wheelbase135.8 in
Curb weight4782 lb
Track (front / rear)71.3 / 70.5 in

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent published road-test results.

7.7–8.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.70 sec — 2017 Heavy Duty Laramie 6.4L Crew Cab (6.4 ft. Bed)
410 hpHorsepower (as tested)
429 lb-ftTorque (as tested)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2017Heavy Duty Laramie 6.4L Crew Cab (6.4 ft. Bed) 6.4L V87.70 sec15.90 sec410 hp4x4
2017Heavy Duty SLT Off Road 6.4L Mega Cab (6.4 ft. Bed) 6.4L V88.30 sec16.20 sec410 hp4x4
2018Heavy Duty Power Wagon Crew Cab (6'4.3" Bed) 6.4L V88.60 sec16.50 sec410 hp4x4
2014Heavy Duty Big Horn 6.4L Crew Cab (6.4 ft. Bed) 6.4L V87.90 sec16.10 sec410 hp4x4
2014Heavy Duty Power Wagon Laramie 6.4L Crew Cab (6.4 ft. Bed) 6.4L V88.40 sec16.50 sec410 hp4x4
2014Heavy Duty Laramie Limited 6.4L Crew Cab (6.4 ft. Bed) 6.4L V88.70 sec16.50 sec410 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 7.0 qt of 5W-20 engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity5.0
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.2
Automatic Transmission FluidUse Mopar AT Fluid Part number 68218925AA
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.8-9.0
Brake FluidDOT 3
Clutch FluidDOT 3

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)8.8 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)8.8 ft-lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)72.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts136.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)8.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)37.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)15.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel BoltsAT: 70.0 ft-lbs, MT: 55.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug24.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug24.0 ft-lbs
Driveshaft Flange to TransmissionFront: 85.0; Rear: 89.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Axle (U-bolts)111.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket254.5 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Rear Shackle160.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket160.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug15.0-22.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4
Cylinder Firing Order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance730 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)56-60 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 24; Rear: 22
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 260; Rear: 190
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 9.5; Rear: 17.3
Minimum Pad Thickness0.040 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishStamped on rotor
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation0.0004
Maximum Rotor Runout0.0009

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1105
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
130.0 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
290.0
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-1025 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-1025 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
118.0, Step 3: 18.0
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
118.0, Step 3: 18.0

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 8,000 mi; coolant every 8,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 8,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miDiesel Emissions Fluid (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft U-Joint (lubricate) · Tie Rod (lubricate) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 8,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (lubricate) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 15,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (inspect)
Every 15,500 miFuel Tank Filler Cap O-Ring (inspect)
Every 18,000 miFuel Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Parking Brake System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 22,500 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 30,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level) · Wheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 36,000 miFuel Tank (inspect)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Across this generation, federal complaints follow a dramatic upward arc, escalating from 254 in 2016 to a massive peak of 2,493 in 2018 before normalizing to 189 in 2019. The 2017 model year sits squarely at the onset of this surge, with complaints spiking to 671—more than double the previous year—and signaling the beginning of severe systemic issues. While the data does not specify a singular root cause, the 2017 Ram 2500’s problems are overwhelmingly concentrated in the braking system, led by 212 general service brake complaints, 73 hydraulic brake complaints, and 48 electrical system and brake complaints. Safety metrics are also concerning for this year, with 12 crash complaints and 6 fire complaints, even as recalls slightly decreased from 14 in 2016 to 12 in 2017. Given its position at the forefront of a massive complaint spike centered on critical braking failures, the 2017 Ram 2500 is not a recommended purchase; buyers should instead consider a 2019 or later model where complaint volumes returned to baseline.

12
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
384
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
4
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
671
Owner complaints
12 involved a crash · 6 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 671 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes212
Service Brakes, Hydraulic73
Electrical System,Service Brakes48
Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance35
Steering31
Vehicle Speed Control,Service Brakes28
Engine22
Electrical System,Vehicle Speed Control,Service Brakes20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 12 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V021000Steering:Linkages:Drag:Link:ConnectionReported 25/01/2019

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Ram 3500 and 2014-2018 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab and Ram 2500 vehicles. The outboard steering linkage jam nut may loosen, allowing one end of the drag link to separate. Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will check the steering linkage jam nut tightness, replacing the drag link assembly or welding the nut to the adjuster sleeve, free of…

18E096000Steering:LinkagesReported 16/10/2018

Streetcar ORV LLC (Streetcar) is recalling certain American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) 3" Dualsport aftermarket suspension kits, part numbers N0436000 and N0436001, sold for installation on 2013-2018 RAM 2500 and 3500HD… Remedy: Streetcar will notify owners and dealers will inspect and install a new steering knuckle, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact AEV customer…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 384 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
S1203000003 REV.A2026-06-26Service BrakesTrac-Rite Operation Diagnosis, Chatter, Shudder, Moving From A Stop And Turning
1129062026-06-17EngineBEARING - CRANKSHAFT THRUST and KIT
1129062026-06-17EngineBEARING - CRANKSHAFT THRUST and KIT
S1623000028 Rev. K2026-06-12Electrical SystemOutside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window…
S1623000028 REV.J2026-06-05StructureOutside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 2500 6.4L take?

7.0 qt of 5W-20 Meeting Chrysler standard MS-6395 or equivalent., per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 2500 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 12 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.