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Model-Year Guide2017 · Ram 2500

Pre Purchase Inspection for 2017 Ram 2500

Emissions clogging, death-wobble track bars, and front-end wear. We check the known trouble spots before you pay.

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Buying a 2017 Ram 2500? Smart move to check it first. The engine it has changes what matters most.

Transmission: 68RFE 6-speed, Aisin 6-speed, or manual. Mature truck. Front-end wear is still the thing to check.

Engines for 2017
  • 6.7L Cummins I6 turbo-diesel
Known problem areas and what we check
Costly Safety Common Verify
Emissions clogging (EGR/DPF)Costly

The EGR and DPF can clog, especially on short-trip trucks.

WE CHECK We scan for emissions faults and check regen history. We note any deletes.

Death wobble / track barSafety

Heavy-duty front ends can develop death wobble from a worn track bar.

WE CHECK We check the track bar, ball joints, and steering for play.

Front-end ball jointsCommon

Ball joints and steering parts wear under heavy use.

WE CHECK We check for play in the front end.

68RFE transmissionCostly

The automatic can struggle behind a tuned or heavy-tow truck.

WE CHECK We road test, check shift feel, and look for tunes.

Turbo actuatorVerify

The variable-geometry turbo actuator can stick.

WE CHECK We check boost and listen for turbo issues.

Before you look at a 2017 2500
  • Scan emissions and check for deletes
  • Check the front end for death-wobble parts
  • Road test the transmission, note any tunes
  • Check regen and service history
Safety record (live from NHTSA)
2017 Ram 2500 · Federal RecordsSource: NHTSA.gov
12
Recalls
679
Complaints
532
Service Bulletins
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Common service bulletins (TSBs)

A TSB is a note the maker sends to dealers about a known fix. They are not recalls. We check the bulletins so we know what to look for:

Engine & Drivability103

Cold-start noise, drivability, and idle issues for this vehicle. We test for each.

Power Train · Automatic35

Shift quality and transmission fluid updates. We drive every gear.

Electrical & Body394

Locks, wipers, infotainment, and trim items. Small, but good to know.

Counts are pulled from NHTSA's public Manufacturer Communications file. Full bulletins stay with the maker. We use the summaries to guide the inspection.

Get it inspected

Found a 2017 2500? A pre purchase inspection checks these trouble spots on the car in front of you.

Common questions
Is a deleted Cummins a problem?
It can fail smog and hurt resale. We tell you if it's deleted.
What's death wobble on a Ram?
A front-end shake from a worn track bar. We check for it.
Where do you inspect?
All 50 states.
Recalls?
Yes, plus bulletins.
Buying this one?

We'll check it first

Pre-tagged for the 2017 Ram 2500. One call and a tech is on it.

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Buying a 2017 2500? Let us check it first.

Engine-specific checks, a live recall pull, and a clear report.

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