Used 2017 Ram 1500 Consumer Reviews
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Doesn't like to be cold
Tarjac, 09/23/2019
updated 09/08/2021
2017 Ram 1500 Lone Star Silver 4dr Crew Cab 6.3 ft SB (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
25 of 28 people found this review helpful
The Ecodiesel is a great engine once it is completely warmed up, but cold it is pretty much a dog! Mileage is its strongest point. I just averaged 27.6 mpg on a 150 mile trip, and I get 22-24 mpg in daily driving, obviously not towing. Cost of diesel fuel varies, but around here it is less than gas as often as it is more and overall it does save money over a similar power gas truck. The engine is very smooth and powerful, but only after it reaches full operating temperature. It can be scary until you learn to compensate for the 2-3 sec delay for power when the engine is cold. Don't jump out in traffic!! The delay completely goes away once it warms up. I'm told the cold lack of power is a function of diesels in general, and of required EPA tuning and there is nothing that can be done about it. It's really not bad once you drive it awhile and learn its not a hemi off the line. I bought it new and got a great price - less than a similar truck with the gas V6, so this engine is not necessarily a "premium" cost item. I have not had any mechanical issues in 30,000 miles so I am pretty happy! 60,000 Mile Update 9-2021: Truck is still going strong. Has had the EGR cooler recall and several dealer software updates but no mechanical issues since new. Average mileage is still low 20s unless highway cruising and then it gets 25 to 27mpg. This is a work truck for me and while I do not tow, I do load up the bed and it always works great for me.
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Nice big horn 2017 RWD 5.7 Hemi
Diego E, 01/09/2018
updated 07/12/2021
2017 Ram 1500 Big Horn 4dr Crew Cab 6.3 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
26 of 30 people found this review helpful
First, I have to say I love car and this is my first truck, so There are some things that I still ignore about trucks.... I love my Ram, why I add 4 star,? My only ''cons'' is the fuel economy in the city, The Fuel economy falls dramactly in the city (12-13mpg) I think If at least It give you 15 or 16, will be perfect. Cabin is quite , material are good! The info system and screen are very nice and easy to use. The ride is smooth with unloaded bed, so Its a good point. The acceleration and shift are smooth, you can feel the power of the acceleration. I hasn't towed nothing, so I can't give an opinion about that, Nethier about the realibility, I own the truck for 3 months(2500 miles, But I bougth the car with 11000 miles), but I did two small road trips, with no problems, good fuel economy in the HWY using cruise control (22-23 mpg) at 60 mph. I tested the Silverado before buy my RAM, I hd the idea that to choose the silverado because last more than RAM, but I didnt want to pay 4000 More for a Silverado LT as I wanted. i gonna prove the realibilty of my RAM, so Im new and I don't have previous ideas of RAM! I thougth that the ram will be hard to park but It's easier than I thougth . I prefer park back I think its easier, the sensors and the huge back up camera help you to park. the distance between each axes is no a problem to park. For convinence I think the rear seats have to have a USB port or power plug. Updating the review with 20000 miles: continue doing a great job, 0 issues. ***Update 1/8/19 28600 miles.... 0 problems, good engine, Im happy with RAM, I suggest do no buy a new model until next year, it's better to wait and let them to correct all the issue for the first year in a new model. The only thing that I don't like is I had to go 3 times for recalls in the last 6 months,but anyway they already repaired it with 0 cost. It's a smooth ride and very good truck. oil change each 9000 miles,using penzoil full synthetic as the manufacter recommends, I change myself the air cabin filter and the engine air filter to avoid pay the dealer, but I used good brands for that. update 7/9/2021 66000 miles, no problems, run smooth
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Factory defects that they won't fix
Nwash, 07/02/2018
updated 01/03/2019
2017 Ram 1500 Longhorn 4dr Crew Cab 6.3 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
20 of 24 people found this review helpful
Beware of the electronics. If they fail intermittently as in my case, the dealer won't do anything until they see. I've been in 4 times and they can't reproduce a problem and told me I'd have to pay a diagnostic fee for them to dig into it. Worst customer support ever. I finally tracked down issue myself. The problem I was having was that sometimes if I hit a slight bump while accelerating or decelerating, the track would skip (on bluetooth player), or the radio station would change. There is a rotary encoder on the dash to switch tracks and tine the radio. I found that if you touched it slightly it would skip to the next track, no turning required. There was a "soft spot" in the rotation where the detents weren't clicking. After spinning it around a few times it started working properly. Probably just debris that got in during assembly, but what a pain in the butt to find and fix. I got zero help from the dealer or RAM on this one. They did at least fix the faulty gas gauge sensor, and tank pressure leaks that showed up after replacing the sensor. Only took 4 tries to get it right.
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Quality Standby
Norm, 01/26/2018
2017 Ram 1500 Laramie 4dr Crew Cab 6.3 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
I've owed many RAMs - the ride is and has always been luxurious, the vehicle dependable and the maintenance quite reasonable - the 2017 upholds the tradition. Would have preferred the "bench seat" version to the center console since the bench seat has separate controls for driver and passenger and still has the storage. The gas mileage is a definite downside. The smaller engine is only marginally better (owned both) with bit of loss in performance so it's a toss up. There's a few aggravating details. There's no possible benefit to the tail gate top being shaped to direct water into the bed. The knob shifter just plan s....s. And call me old fashion, but the lack of a cd player puts me at the mercy of a radio jockey's selection or the "high tech" electronics that just don't seem to give easy self selection options once the music is stored there.
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My Truck
Willard Gray, 09/21/2017
2017 Ram 1500 Laramie 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 6.3 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
I love my truck, plan on keeping it after the lease is up, the store did everything they could to make it a good deal. Smooth riding, quiet ride like a Caddy. I only have had this truck for 2 weeks, I am so glad I went to Dodge, always was a Chevy fan sure changed my mind. Gas mileage is low in town but you expect that in a full sized pickup, but the mileage on the freeway with cruise control on between 22 and 25 depending on the grade of the road and of course the speed you are traveling. All in all it depends on your driving habits what you get, but if you are happy with the truck you get that's all that matters in the end.
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