Used 2017 Ram 3500 Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2017 3500, so we've included reviews for other years of the 3500 since its last redesign.
Ball Joints Bad
Al, 02/14/2016
2012 Ram 3500 SLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB DRW (6.7L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I have had several recalls on this truck. All taken in and repaired. But I only have 34000 miles on this one ton truck and the ball joints have gone bad. I don't abuse this truck. There is no way the ball joints should have gone bad. They wanted $1500.00 to fix it. They finally allowed me to purchase a extended warranty for $600 and a deductible of $100 to fix it.
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Tough tow truck with a limousine ride
Jeff Smith, 11/20/2018
2013 Ram 3500 Laramie 4dr Crew Cab SB (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is a hard-working diesel 4x4 tow truck with 50,000+ miles now. (Diesel was not a review menu choice.) Use it to move equipment, tractors, trailers, boats, etc on hitch (not a 5th wheel.) Replaced Ram '05 3500 5.9 diesel 4x4 with this 6.7. Had to evolve with DEF, particle filter regeneration and more restrictive fuel requirements, but was rewarded with much better performance AND fuel mileage! Expect more than 20 mpg at highway speeds after ~10K miles and closer to ~25-27 driving 50-60 mph country roads. Hyper-miling techniques help a lot with a 4-ton truck. Cabin creature comforts, fit & finish are a quantum leap. Also use it to commute for up to 700 miles in a day: great ride for a 1-ton truck with superior road presence. Ram boxes are very convenient lockable storage; there's plenty of cabin storage, too. Always serviced at dealership, so recalls were transparent to me. Have had repeat bothersome issue with "water in fuel filter" warning, but no other problems. Had the vibration/ shake at highway speed issue one day after a long period of not driving it - loaded 1,000#(+) equipment that afternoon and vibration disappeared. She apparently likes to work! At the price of new vehicles nowadays, I hope to get many more years of service out of this truck. So far, I feel confident that I can expect that.
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Just above a lemon
Trail Boss, 02/06/2018
2016 Ram 3500 Laramie 4dr Crew Cab LB (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
11 of 16 people found this review helpful
We haul our horses around a lot for camping and shows so our standards and needs for a truck are very specific. No point raging on this truck to much as I could write a book on all the issues we have had, but wow, what a disappointment. Not everything is bad, but what is, is a big deal when your hauling live animals. Dodge really missed the mark on this truck! Very uncomfortable seating, rough ride when not hauling the trailer, several issues from the brakes, to the engine. Think we will go back to a chevy...
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The Best Truck
Larry marshall, 03/03/2019
updated 09/09/2024
2014 Ram 3500 Laramie 4dr Crew Cab LB (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
Couldn’t be happier with my 2014 3500. Comfort, power and workability gave been great.
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Buyer beware
wendymh, 02/24/2015
2014 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn 4dr Crew Cab LB (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
14 of 24 people found this review helpful
This truck has been back and forth to the shop since it was 3 days old. The motor uses oil has since about 4500 miles, radio is going out has been since the truck was maybe 2 months old, the side bar step on the drivers side is falling apart cruise control is out has an open recall that has not been done been in the shop twice since parts were made available, back window leaks water traction control out abs system works sometimes fender flares are falling off brake controller out has been for 3 months been replaced twice cooling unit light comes on has a lag in the motor tires are wore out have been since 12000 miles lag vibration motor sounds like its gonna blow