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DJ platform

2017 Ram 2500 — 6.7L Diesel

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 2500 6.7L Diesel.

Body TRUCKEngine 6.7L Diesel

The 2017 Ram 2500 6.7L Diesel, built on the DJ platform and classified as a TRUCK, pairs a 6.7‑liter diesel engine with a 7.0‑quart oil capacity and 5W‑20 viscosity. In its 2017 model year the truck logged 671 total owner complaints, with service‑brake issues accounting for the largest share and 12 recall campaigns recorded. Its complaint count falls between the model’s low of five grievances in 2009 and the peak of 2,493 in 2018, indicating a mid‑range reliability position within the broader history. Overall, the vehicle offers a well‑documented platform and notable diesel specifications, yet the service‑brake complaints highlight areas for closer inspection.

Model year20192018201720162014

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity7.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torqueCone Lug Nut: 130 ft-lbs; Flanged Lug Nut: 140 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 730 CCA battery, OE oil filter 04892339BE. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 94R · 730 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeLT275/75R18EOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04892339BE alt 05083285AA
Engine air filter68190705AB alt 53034051AB
Fuel filter68194705AB alt 68197867AB
Spark plugSP138239AC alt SP143877AB
BatteryBBH7F001AA
Front wiper blades55277446AB
Serpentine belt04627589AA alt 04627751AA
Thermostat05086740AA alt 52028898AJ
Cabin air filter68535623AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length213 in
Overall width80.7 in
Overall height99.2 in
Wheelbase135.8 in
Curb weight4782 lb
Track (front / rear)71.3 / 70.5 in

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

No 2017 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.

8.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.50 sec — 2012 Heavy Duty Laramie Longhorn 6.7L Mega Cab (6.4 ft. Bed)
350 hpHorsepower (as tested)
800 lb-ftTorque (as tested)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2012Heavy Duty Laramie Longhorn 6.7L Mega Cab (6.4 ft. Bed) 6.7L Turbo Diesel I-68.50 sec16.70 sec350 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 7.0 qt of 5W-20 engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity5.0
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.2
Automatic Transmission FluidUse Mopar AT Fluid Part number 68218925AA
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.8-9.0
Brake FluidDOT 3
Clutch FluidDOT 3

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)72.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)13.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts101.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts32.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts9.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts9.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug24.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug24.0 ft-lbs
Driveshaft Flange to TransmissionFront: 85.0; Rear: 89.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Axle (U-bolts)111.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket254.5 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Rear Shackle160.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket160.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug15.0-22.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4
Cylinder Firing Order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance730 cca

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 24; Rear: 22
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 260; Rear: 190
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 9.5; Rear: 17.3
Minimum Pad Thickness0.040 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishStamped on rotor
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation0.0004
Maximum Rotor Runout0.0009

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1105
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages
122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
244.0 ft. lbs.44 ft. lbs
360.0
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-1025 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-1025 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
118.0, Step 3: 18.0
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
118.0, Step 3: 18.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts

189.0 ft. lbs.89 ft. lbs
2Loosen all bolts completely
344.0 ft. lbs.44 ft. lbs
463.0 ft. lbs.63 ft. lbs
5120.0
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 3 stages
1Tighten all bolts finger tight
272.0 inch lbs.72 in
318.0

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 8,000 mi; coolant every 8,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 8,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miDiesel Emissions Fluid (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft U-Joint (lubricate) · Tie Rod (lubricate) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 8,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (lubricate) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 15,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (inspect)
Every 15,500 miFuel Tank Filler Cap O-Ring (inspect)
Every 18,000 miFuel Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Parking Brake System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 22,500 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 30,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level) · Wheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 36,000 miFuel Tank (inspect)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2017 Ram 2500 sits at the peak of a sharp rise in complaints, with 671 reports—more than double the 340 complaints of 2014 and the 254 of 2016—while recalls that year were 12, a modest drop from the 16 recalls of 2014 and 2015. Investigations remained relatively stable, hovering around 3–4 annually, but the number of TSBS incidents dipped to 384 from the high of 519 in 2015, indicating that while complaints surged, safety‑related incidents did not rise proportionally. The top complaint categories for 2017—Service Brakes (212), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (73), Electrical System, Service Brakes (48), and Service Brakes, Forward Collision Avoidance (35)—highlight a concentrated focus on braking system reliability rather than widespread mechanical or electrical failures. Compared to the preceding year, the crash‑related complaints dropped from 189 in 2019 to 12 in 2017, and fire complaints were only 6, suggesting that the bulk of issues were not severe safety concerns. In summary, the 2017 model year experienced an anomalously high complaint volume centered on brakes, but with relatively few recalls, investigations, and safety‑incident reports, making it a borderline year to consider—buyers should seek vehicles with thorough brake system inspection and maintenance records.

12
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
384
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
4
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
671
Owner complaints
12 involved a crash · 6 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 671 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes212
Service Brakes, Hydraulic73
Electrical System,Service Brakes48
Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance35
Steering31
Vehicle Speed Control,Service Brakes28
Engine22
Electrical System,Vehicle Speed Control,Service Brakes20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 12 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V021000Steering:Linkages:Drag:Link:ConnectionReported 25/01/2019

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Ram 3500 and 2014-2018 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab and Ram 2500 vehicles. The outboard steering linkage jam nut may loosen, allowing one end of the drag link to separate. Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will check the steering linkage jam nut tightness, replacing the drag link assembly or welding the nut to the adjuster sleeve, free of…

18E096000Steering:LinkagesReported 16/10/2018

Streetcar ORV LLC (Streetcar) is recalling certain American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) 3" Dualsport aftermarket suspension kits, part numbers N0436000 and N0436001, sold for installation on 2013-2018 RAM 2500 and 3500HD… Remedy: Streetcar will notify owners and dealers will inspect and install a new steering knuckle, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact AEV customer…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 384 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
S1203000003 REV.A2026-06-26Service BrakesTrac-Rite Operation Diagnosis, Chatter, Shudder, Moving From A Stop And Turning
1129062026-06-17EngineBEARING - CRANKSHAFT THRUST and KIT
1129062026-06-17EngineBEARING - CRANKSHAFT THRUST and KIT
S1623000028 Rev. K2026-06-12Electrical SystemOutside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window…
S1623000028 REV.J2026-06-05StructureOutside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P2002
Diesel particulate filter efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0401
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) flow insufficient
P20EE
SCR NOx catalyst efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0087
Fuel rail / system pressure too low
P0299
Turbocharger / supercharger underboost condition

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 2500 6.7L Diesel take?

7.0 qt of 5W-20 Meeting Chrysler standard MS-6395 or equivalent., per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 2500 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 12 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.