2017 Ram 3500 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Known Issues — 2017 Ram 3500
CRITICAL
6.7L Cummins fuel injector failure at higher mileage
CRITICAL
6.7L Cummins DEF system sensor failures
MODERATE
6.4L HEMI oil consumption on highway drives
MODERATE
Front Dana 60 axle U-joint wear on 4WD
MODERATE
Uconnect infotainment freezing
MINOR
Rear air suspension compressor failure on dually models
What to Inspect
- On Cummins — check for injector knock and scan DEF fault codes
- On 6.4L HEMI — check oil level after extended drive
- Inspect front Dana 60 U-joints for play
- Test Uconnect infotainment for freeze
- On dually — check rear air suspension compressor
- Test 4WD engagement in all modes
Expected Maintenance Costs
| Service | Interval | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Oil change (diesel synthetic) | every 15,000 miles | $160-$240 |
| Oil change (HEMI gasoline) | every 8,000 miles | $80-$120 |
| Fuel filter (Cummins) | every 15,000 miles | $80-$150 |
| DEF fluid refill | every 10,000 miles | $30-$60 |
| Rear differential fluid (Dana 80/Dana 110) | every 45,000 miles | $150-$220 |
| Transfer case fluid | every 60,000 miles | $100-$160 |
| Brake service (pads, rotors, drums) | every 40,000 miles | $600-$1,000 |
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