Ram4500 / 5500 Cab20176.4L/ram/4500-5500-cab/2017/6-4l/
DP platform

2017 Ram 4500 / 5500 Cab — 6.4L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 4500 / 5500 Cab 6.4L.

Engine 6.4L

The 2017 Ram 4500 and 5500 Cab configurations ride on the DP chassis platform and utilize the 6.4-liter engine, establishing the specific architecture for this production year. With seven recalls issued and only four total owner complaints registered—concentrated specifically within the hydraulic service brake system as the top reported concern—the model year presents a discrete and limited data set for reliability analysis. This profile positions the 2017 iteration as a relatively stable reference point within the model’s documented history, offering researchers a concrete baseline characterized by minimal reported grievances and a singular, defined area of mechanical concern.

Model year20192018201720162014

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses 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.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04892339BE alt 05083285AA
Engine air filter53034051AB alt 68190705AB
Fuel filter68197867AB alt 68157291AA
Spark plugSP138239AC
BatteryBBH7F001AA
Front wiper blades55277446AB
Serpentine belt68232297AA alt 04593852AB
Thermostat68534176AA alt 05086740AA
Cabin air filter68535623AA

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2.

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)8.8 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)8.8 ft-lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)72.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)8.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)37.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)15.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel BoltsAT: 70.0 ft-lbs, MT: 55.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18.0 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

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
130.0 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
290.0
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
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

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) · Fuel Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Parking Brake System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 22,500 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill) · Wheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 60,000 miTransmission Filter (replace)
Every 67,500 miEngine Breather Filter (replace)
Every 97,500 miPower Steering System (drain, flush & refill)

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.

Owner complaints about the 2017 Ram 4500 / 5500 Cab dominate in one area — the service brakes, hydraulic, 2 of 4 reports (50%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 7 recall campaigns target the service brakes, hydraulic, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 1 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the service brakes, hydraulic pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

7
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
326
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
4
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 4 complaints on record, top 3 components.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Suspension,Power Train,Air Bags1
Power Train1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 7 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V332000Electrical System:WiringReported 17/05/2018

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and… Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June…

21V398000Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/StudsReported 27/05/2021

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2021 RAM 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. Incorrect information in the Service and Owner's Manuals may cause the flanged lug nuts… Remedy: Dealers will update the torque specification in the owner's manual and other published service documents. Dealers will also inspect the vehicle's wheel studs, replacing them if…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 326 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.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2017 4500 / 5500 Cab have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.