2017 Ram 1500 · symptom sheet
Engine stalls or loses power while driving
- 74owner reports
- 57,000median miles
- $1,200median quote
- 1involved a crash
Newest report Aug 10, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
439 of the 880 complaints on this car are about the engine. 74 of those describe stalling.
Tick what matches of 74 reports
Stalling on other 1500 years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them. Model years with too few reports of it for a sheet: 2024, 2026.
What this problem usually is
Stalling reports are some of the most alarming on the site. The engine quits while the car is moving, sometimes on a highway and sometimes at a stop. Many owners say it restarted right away and the dealer found no stored code, which is part of why these complaints pile up before anything gets fixed.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the fuel pump (11 reports), the battery (6 reports) and the throttle body (3 reports).
Recalls and investigations
9 recalls on the engine cover the 2017 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.
The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold.
These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging.
Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may cause the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) pin to stick in the open position.
Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may cause the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) pin to stick in the open position.
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.
The differential pin retaining screw may come loose while driving, potentially causing the differential to break or lock up.
All 13 recalls on the 2017 Ram 1500, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the engine on the 1500
Post recall remedy brake transmission shift interlock (btsi) failure. Open.
Engine stall with intermittent restart. Open.
High pressure fuel pump failure. Open, led to recall 24V-957.
Vehicle rollaway. Closed jan 25, 2024.
Software security vulnerability. Closed jan 5, 2016, led to recall 15V-508.
Totally integrated power module failure. Closed jul 24, 2015.
Rear differential failure. Closed mar 5, 2013, led to recall 12V-474.
What owners paid
11 of the 74 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $285 to $2,500.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 37,000 and 92,003 miles, from the 45 reports that gave a mileage.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 2 service bulletins or notices for the 2017 Ram 1500 that deal with this problem. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software.
Fuel Tank Issue Description: Ram 1500 built between 7/1/16 and 8/15/16 with concern of "hard to fill" or "premature shut off", please remove the Canister line and Recirculation Line and retest. If the condition continues, tank replacement may be required.
What owners wrote
“while driving on the highway at 75mph, the pickup engine completely lost power and died. we could not restart the engine. Eventually we were able to put it in neutral and pull it off of the highway with another pickup. The Z46 recall for the high-pressure fuel pump was replaced the prior month. the dealer diagnosis is faulty fuel injectors now”
Filed Aug 10, 2026
“Driving truck down the road heard a loud pop, engine stalled. Found oil leaking under truck. Dealer said itâs a known issue with the engine and would not cover replacement cost. Truck only has 90k miles. Engine failure while driving could have resulted in a major accident.”
Filed Feb 25, 2025 · 90,000 miles
“Electronic power steering just shut off randomly a year after my extended warranty was up costing 3-4000 $ in repair bills this is absurd that this has not been recalled yet”
Filed Feb 17, 2025
“Engine shutoff instantly while traveling at approximately 50MPH on a highway. We were able to coast to the shoulder. There was no warning, the engine just shut off instantly while driving. It would not restart and we could not even shift out of park to move the truck off the highway shoulder. Truck was towed to my home at my expense and is not movable due to this issue.”
Filed Oct 16, 2023
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 1 of 74 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works
Other problems on this car
- Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 171 reports
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 100 reports
- Airbag warning light or recall 53 reports
- Suspension noise, struts or alignment 50 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 48 reports
- Diesel fuel system or injector problems 31 reports
- Engine rattles or ticks 29 reports
- Adaptive cruise or lane keeping misbehaves 28 reports