Used 2017 Ram 1500 Crew Cab Consumer Reviews
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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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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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Disappointed Loyal customer
Josue R Soto, 03/04/2021
2017 Ram 1500 Sport 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 6.3 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
I purchased my truck October 2017 with 474 miles on the odometer. MSRP was about 53,000 dollars. I put down 6,000 dollars and right after my purchase I invested money on after market accessories. Bed liner , mud flaps ,Tints, bug guard,etc . Not long after this I discovered many flaws with the paint. Even rust bubbles on the roof of the truck . After contacting Ram customer service i went to the auto body shop of the same dealer that sold me the truck . The dealer body shop estimate was closed to 10,000 dollars . Ram give me the choice to repaint the entire truck . Truck was repainted at approximately 3300 miles on the odometer. Approximately 5500 Transmission was reset due to not shifting properly. Around the same mileages on the odometer the step bar were replaced due to rust coming through. A/C -heater blower was replaced due to making noises. Right manifold screws were replaced due to braking .3rd light brake was replaced due to seal damage that cause water to come inside the truck and cause water damages . Water pump was replaced due to a leak. Over head lamp has been replaced twice due to going out .My truck had been in the dealer about 8-9 times for key fob problem. Till this day the dealer or Ram had been able to found out the problem . The dealer had changed parts but the problem continues . A lot of times when I get in the truck and turned on the instrumental panel display (key fob has left the vechile) even tho the key is near and About 3 recalls . Prior to buying this truck I owned 3 Rams 1500, a Dodge Durango , a dodge stratus, and I currently own a 2018 Dodge Journey too. I’m a disappointed Loyal customer.
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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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Awesume Truck
Robert Peters, 02/16/2017
updated 08/16/2017
2017 Ram 1500 Limited 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 6.3 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
17 of 21 people found this review helpful
I have only 5600miles on the truck so far. To date, it has met all of my wants. The night visibility is great even in rain storms. The ride is comfortable, but road noise is greater than I had expected, louder than my 2012 Ram Bighorn. Handling is very good except when making sharp turns on wet pavement.
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