2017 Ram 1500 Fuel System Problems
NHTSA received 129 fuel system complaints for the 2017 Ram 1500, 15% of all complaints for the year. Two related recalls cover a fuel tank control valve issue and a high pressure fuel pump (diesel), with a median failure mileage of 51,175 miles.
- Fuel System complaints
- 129
- 15% of 878
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 51,175 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Fuel level sensor intermittently fails, dropping the gauge to empty and triggering a 'fuel sensor failure' message even with a full tank.
- Fuel filler nozzles get stuck or shut off prematurely at the pump due to the angle or fit of the fill neck.
- Vehicles jerk and hesitate when the accelerator is pressed, in some cases tied to the diesel high pressure fuel pump recall (22V406000).
- Owners report fuel leaking from the vehicle while driving, in one case followed by the engine sputtering.
- A fuel tank strap mounting bracket issue prompted a recall, though one owner said the remedy offered was only a warranty extension rather than a repair.
When 2017 Ram 1500 fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 11, 2017, latest Sep 6, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2017 Ram 1500
- NHTSA 22V406000Jun 9, 2022Fuel System138,645 vehicles
Fuel system, diesel:delivery:fuel pump
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 internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.
Risk: Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2022. Owner notification letters for were mailed for Jeep Grand Cherokee owners starting January 11, 2024. Owner notification letters for Ram 1500 owners were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z46.
- NHTSA 17V434000Jul 7, 2017Fuel System4 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
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 inverted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
Risk: In the event of a rollover crash, leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tanks, free of charge. The recall began on August 10, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T45.
Fuel System complaints by 1500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many fuel system complaints does the 2017 Ram 1500 have?
- NHTSA lists 129 fuel system complaints for the 2017 Ram 1500, which is 15% of the 878 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a fuel system recall on the 2017 Ram 1500?
- Yes. Recall 17V434000 covers a broken fuel tank control valve that could leak fuel if the truck rolled over, and recall 22V406000 covers a high pressure fuel pump failure on diesel-equipped trucks.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems usually appear?
- NHTSA data shows a median failure mileage of 51,175 miles for fuel system complaints on the 2017 Ram 1500.
- Did the fuel system problems cause any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA recorded 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury among the fuel system complaints for the 2017 Ram 1500.