The service and repair manual for the 2017 Ram 4500 — 6.4L V8 and 6.7L I6 engines, 2 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 year | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 6.4L V8 — 392 cu in, OHV 6.7L I6 — OHV, turbocharged |
| Trims | Base Cab & Chassis - Conventional 2-Door · Base Cab & Chassis - Crew Cab |
| Federal record | 7 recalls · 5 complaints · 133 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2017 4500
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — antilock/traction control/electronic limited · 24V896000A loss of anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, or traction control can increase the risk.
- Wheels — lugs/nuts/bolts/studs · 21V398000Wheel separation can cause a vehicle crash.
- Equipment · 17V824000If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event.
- Power Train — automatic transmission › lever and linkage › column shift · 17V821000Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ign.
- Electrical System — wiring · 18V332000If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control,.
- Engine And Engine Cooling — engine › diesel · 17V562000The leaking water pump can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
- Power Train — automatic transmission · 18V100000Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ign.
Owners have filed 5 complaints and Ram has issued 133 technical service bulletins for the 2017 4500. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2017 4500 manual
Is this manual specific to the 2017 4500?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2017 model year, covering the 6.4L V8 and 6.7L I6 across the Base Cab & Chassis - Conventional 2-Door, Base Cab & Chassis - Crew Cab trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ram published for this year.
What 2017 4500 problems does it help with?
7 recalls are on federal record for the 2017 4500, covering service brakes, hydraulic, wheels, equipment. 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 4500 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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