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D2 platform

2017 Ram 3500 — 6.7L Diesel

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 3500 6.7L Diesel.

Engine 6.7L Diesel

The 2017 Ram 3500 is a heavy-duty pickup built on the D2 platform and powered by a 6.7L diesel engine that requires 7.0 quarts of 5W-20 oil for maintenance. This model year accumulated 302 owner complaints across its lifespan, with service brakes emerging as the primary concern among drivers, while the vehicle carries 13 recall campaigns tied to various components. Compared to the broader 2007-2026 model range, where complaints peaked at 777 in 2018 and reached a low of just 3 in 2009, the 2017 falls toward the middle of the reliability spectrum. For researchers examining long-term durability trends, this positioning suggests the 2017 represents a relatively stable iteration within the 3500's production run, though the brake-related issues warrant focused attention in any comprehensive analysis.

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

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
Thermostat05086740AA alt 68534176AA
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

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

No 2017 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.

8.4–9.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.40 sec — 2011 Heavy Duty Laramie Longhorn 6.7L Crew Cab DRW (8.2 ft. Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2016Heavy Duty Limited 6.7L Crew Cab DRW (8 ft Bed) 6.7L Turbo Diesel I-68.60 sec16.60 sec385 hp4x4
2016Heavy Duty Limited 6.7L Crew Cab DRW (8 ft Bed) 6.7L Turbo Diesel I-68.60 sec16.80 sec370 hp4x4
2014Heavy Duty Laramie Longhorn 6.7L Crew Cab DRW (8.2 ft Bed) 6.7L Turbo Diesel I-69.40 sec17.10 sec350 hp4x4
2013Heavy Duty Laramie Longhorn 6.7L Mega Cab DRW (6.4 ft. Bed) 6.7L Turbo Diesel I-68.90 sec16.80 sec350 hp4x4
2011Heavy Duty Laramie Longhorn 6.7L Crew Cab DRW (8.2 ft. Bed) 6.7L Turbo Diesel I-68.40 sec16.40 sec350 hp4x4
2011Heavy Duty Laramie Longhorn 6.7L Crew Cab DRW (8.2 ft. Bed) 6.7L Turbo Diesel I-69.30 sec16.90 sec350 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)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)72.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)13.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts101.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts32.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts9.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts9.0 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

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 3 stages
122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
244.0 ft. lbs.44 ft. lbs
360.0
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 5 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts

189.0 ft. lbs.89 ft. lbs
2Loosen all bolts completely
344.0 ft. lbs.44 ft. lbs
463.0 ft. lbs.63 ft. lbs
5120.0
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 3 stages
1Tighten all bolts finger tight
272.0 inch lbs.72 in
318.0

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 the start of a sharp complaint escalation within this generation. After 2013–2014 peaks of 114 and 202 complaints, activity moderated to 136 complaints in 2015 and 133 in 2016, then 2017 jumped to 302 complaints—more than double the prior year—before the line crested at 777 complaints in 2018. Recalls actually trended downward, falling from 16–18 annually in 2013–2016 to 13 in 2017 and 11 in 2018, so the 2017 spike reflects elevated owner-reported problems rather than a wave of safety campaigns. Brakes dominate the 2017 record, with Service Brakes (82), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (37), and Electrical System/Service Brakes (14) making up the bulk of complaints, alongside 9 crash-related and 1 fire complaint; the data does not specify root causes. Because 2017 initiates a two-year complaint surge that peaks in 2018, it is a riskier used purchase than the quieter 2015–2016 model years and should be avoided unless the specific truck’s maintenance history shows the brake concerns have been addressed.

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.

P2002
Diesel particulate filter efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0401
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) flow insufficient
P20EE
SCR NOx catalyst efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0087
Fuel rail / system pressure too low
P0299
Turbocharger / supercharger underboost condition

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 3500 6.7L Diesel 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.