Ram350020175.7L/ram/3500/2017/5-7l/
D2 platform

2017 Ram 3500 — 5.7L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 3500 5.7L.

Engine 5.7L

The 2017 Ram 3500 5.7L rides on the D2 platform and requires 7.0 quarts of 5W-20 engine oil. With 302 total owner complaints and 13 recalls on record, this model year lands well below the 2018 high-water mark of 777 complaints yet far above the 2009 low of 3, positioning it in the mid-range of the 2007–2026 production span. Service Brakes stands out as the dominant complaint category, giving researchers a specific benchmark for evaluating individual unit risk against the broader reliability curve.

Model year2018201720162014

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity7.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20OEM · 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 / rimNS inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04892339BE alt 05083285AA
Engine air filter53034051AB alt 68190705AB
Fuel filter68197867AB alt 68157291AA
Spark plugSP138239AC alt SP143877AB
BatteryBBH7F001AA
Front wiper blades55277446AB
Serpentine belt04627751AA alt 04593852AB
Thermostat68534176AA alt 52028898AJ
Cabin air filter68535623AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length236.2 in
Overall width80.7 in
Overall height99.2 in
Wheelbase159.1 in
Curb weight4963 lb
Track (front / rear)71.3 / 70.5 in

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 Bolts127.0 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
Spark Plug ManufacturerMopar
Spark Plug Gap0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque11.0

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
115.0 ft. lbs.15 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
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep M12 Bolts

110.0 ft. lbs.10 ft. lbs
220.0 ft. lbs.20 ft. lbs
390.0 degrees; M8 Bolts90 degrees
121.0

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 15,000 mi; coolant every 15,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 15,000 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) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 15,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 20,000 miDifferential (inspect fluid level) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect)
Every 22,500 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
Every 30,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill) · Wheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 60,000 miTransmission Filter (replace)
Every 67,500 miEngine Breather Filter (replace)
Every 97,500 miPower Steering System (drain, flush & refill)

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.

The 2017 Ram 3500 sits at a critical inflection point in this generation's federal record, with complaints more than doubling from 133 in 2016 to 302 in 2017, before surging again to a generational peak of 777 in 2018. Recalls, by contrast, were trending downward—from a high of 18 in 2013 to 13 in 2017—suggesting regulatory action was stabilizing even as owner complaints accelerated. The dominant complaint areas for 2017 are overwhelmingly brake-related, with Service Brakes (82 complaints) and Service Brakes, Hydraulic (37) leading the field, alongside Wheels (14) and Electrical System/Service Brakes (14); the data does not specify root causes for these issues. The presence of 9 crash complaints and 1 fire complaint adds a safety dimension worth noting, particularly given that complaint volume continued to climb sharply the following model year. TSBs dropped from 489 in 2016 to 393 in 2017, which may indicate fewer manufacturer-acknowledged fixes were available for emerging problems. **Takeaway:** The 2017 model year marks the start of a steep complaint escalation that peaked in 2018, with brake-system concerns at the forefront—buyers should approach this year with caution and prioritize a thorough pre-purchase inspection of the braking system.

13
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
393
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
4
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
302
Owner complaints
9 involved a crash · 1 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 302 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes82
Service Brakes, Hydraulic37
Wheels14
Electrical System,Service Brakes14
Engine13
Vehicle Speed Control,Service Brakes12
Steering11
Power Train10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 13 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 393 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 3500 5.7L take?

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

Does the 2017 3500 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 13 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.