2017 Ram 1500 — should you buy one?

Why people love the 2017 Ram 1500

Owners love the 5.7L Hemi V8 in the 2017 Ram 1500—it delivers 395 horsepower and feels responsive even when towing, which is why fleet buyers and weekend haulers keep coming back. The eight-speed automatic transmission (TorqueFlite 8) paired with that engine shifts smoothly on highways and doesn't hunt for gears like some rivals. The truck bed feels genuinely spacious at 5.5 feet on the Crew Cab, and the rear undercarriage coatings resist rust in salt-belt winters better than the 2014 generation.

Common complaints and known issues

The 2017 Ram 1500's panoramic sunroof tends to rattle and leak around 60k–90k miles, and several NHTSA complaints mention water pooling inside the cabin after heavy rain. The electronic parking brake has been reported to fail without warning around 70k miles, leaving owners stranded. Front suspension ball joints wear prematurely (often by 85k–110k), causing clunking and steering play. Paint peeling on the hood and roof edge is common by 100k miles, especially on darker colors in sunbelt trucks.

Typical asking price

Under 80k miles: $22,500–$28,000. 80k–130k miles: $18,500–$24,000. Over 130k miles: $14,000–$19,500. Crew Cab models command 15–20 percent more than Regular Cab; trucks with Hemi engines sell for $2,000–$4,000 above the 3.6L V6 base model. Clean title, no accident history, and service records add $1,500–$3,000 to any bracket.

Ranges are typical 2026 asking prices, not appraisals. The actual fair offer depends on this specific car's title history, accident record, and open recalls — which is what EstimateProof tells you.