2017 Ram 1500 Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 2017 Ram 1500 — 3.6L V6 and 5.7L V8 and 3.0L V6 engines, 34 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Ram published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.

01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers

Model year2017
Engines
3.6L V6 — 220 cu in, DOHC
5.7L V8 — OHV
3.0L V6 — 182 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged
TrimsRebel 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 +28
Federal record9 recalls · 1,155 complaints · 237 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 2017 1500 manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 1,798
  • General Information 1,534
  • Accessories & Equipment 9,380
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 882
  • Body & Frame 2,814
  • Maintenance 53
  • Brakes 1,516
  • Restraints 2,654
  • Drivelines & Axles 199
  • Steering 452
  • Electrical 5,165
  • Suspension 1,352
  • Engine Mechanical 1,267
  • Transmission 1,677
  • Engine Performance 5,017
  • Front 185

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2017 1500

  1. Structure — body › tailgate · 18V486000
    If the tailgate latch releases and the tailgate opens while driving, cargo may fall out, creating a.
  2. Engine And Engine Cooling — exhaust system › emission control › gas recircul · 19V757000
    Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
  3. Power Train — driveline › differential unit · 17V198000
    A broken or locked up differential may result in a loss of motive power and possibly a loss of vehic.
  4. Engine And Engine Cooling — engine › diesel · 20V475000
    An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
  5. Air Bags — side/window › curtain › inflator · 21V632000
    A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in th.
  6. Fuel System, Diesel — delivery › fuel pump · 22V406000
    Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
  7. Latches/Locks/Linkages — tailgate › latch · 19V347000
    If the tailgate opens while the vehicle is being driven, cargo may fall out the vehicle and create a.
  8. Engine And Engine Cooling · 23V411000
    An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
  9. Fuel System, Gasoline — storage › tank assembly · 17V434000
    In the event of a rollover crash, leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source can increase th.

Owners have filed 1,155 complaints and Ram has issued 237 technical service bulletins for the 2017 1500. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 2017 1500 manual

Is this manual specific to the 2017 1500?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2017 model year, covering the 3.6L V6 and 5.7L V8 and 3.0L V6 across the 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 trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ram published for this year.

What 2017 1500 problems does it help with?

9 recalls are on federal record for the 2017 1500, covering structure, engine and engine cooling, power train. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Ram dealers.

Does it include 2017 1500 wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2017 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.

Is it a subscription?

No. $49.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.

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