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2017 Ram 3500: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2017 Ram 3500 is a carryover with no major product changes. It keeps the previous year’s core engines, transmissions, cab and bed choices, styling, safety equipment, and touchscreen systems.
About the 2017 Ram 3500
4th-generation Ram Heavy Duty (2010-2018), late-cycle year before the 2019 redesign.
The 2017 Ram 3500 is Ram’s one-ton heavy-duty pickup for people who need serious towing and payload ability without giving up cabin comfort. Ram markets it around big-power engine choices, especially the Cummins diesel, strong towing hardware, and a noticeably more upscale interior than many work-focused HD trucks. In this class, its identity is a heavy hauler that can be ordered from bare-bones jobsite trim to full luxury, with towing capability and long-distance comfort both central to the pitch.
The 2017 lineup ranges from the durable, job-focused Tradesman to the leather-lined Laramie Longhorn and Laramie Limited. Big Horn and the Texas-specific Lone Star balance work equipment with added comfort, while upper trims bring features such as heated and ventilated leather seats, an 8.4-inch navigation touchscreen, and front and rear parking sensors.
2017 Ram 3500 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter / 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 6.7 Liter / V8, HEMI, 6.4 Liter / 6-Cyl, Turbo Dsl, 6.7L | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter / 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L / V8, HEMI, 6.4 Liter / 6-Cyl, Turbo Dsl, 6.7L | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter / 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L / V8, HEMI, 6.4 Liter / 6-Cyl, Turbo Dsl, 6.7L | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter / 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L / V8, HEMI, 6.4 Liter / 6-Cyl, Turbo Dsl, 6.7L | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter / V8, HEMI, 6.4 Liter / 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 6.7 Liter / 6-Cyl, Turbo Dsl, 6.7L | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter / 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L / V8, HEMI, 6.4 Liter / 6-Cyl, Turbo Dsl, 6.7L | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter / 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L / V8, HEMI, 6.4 Liter / 6-Cyl, Turbo Dsl, 6.7L |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel |
| Horsepower | 350–410 hp | 350–410 hp | 350–410 hp | 350–410 hp | 350–410 hp | 350–410 hp | 350–410 hp |
| Torque | 400–800 lb-ft | 400–800 lb-ft | 400–800 lb-ft | 400–800 lb-ft | 400–800 lb-ft | 400–800 lb-ft | 400–800 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 17490–29530 lb | 17490–29360 lb | 17500–29010 lb | 17500–29010 lb | 17010–29530 lb | 17490–29010 lb | 17490–29010 lb |
| Rear Legroom | 40.3–43.3 in | 40.3–43.3 in | 40.3–43.3 in | 40.3–43.3 in | 40.3 in | 40.3–43.3 in | 40.3–43.3 in |
| Seats | 3–6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3–6 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 2–4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2–4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | |||||||
| Automatic High Beams | |||||||
| Park Assist | |||||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||||
| Fog Lights | |||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||||||
| Side Steps | |||||||
| Bluetooth | |||||||
| Navigation System | |||||||
| SD Card Slot | |||||||
| Satellite Radio | |||||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||||
| Subwoofer | |||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||||||
| USB Ports | |||||||
| 115V Power Outlet | |||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||||||
| Dual Power Lumbar Support Front Seats | |||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||||||
| Leather Seats | |||||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||||||
| Memory Pedals | |||||||
| Power Adjustable Pedals | |||||||
| Power Driver Seat | |||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||||
| Remote Start | |||||||
| Remote Keyless Entry | |||||||
| Tilt Wheel | |||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2017 Ram 3500 redesigned?
No, the 2017 Ram 3500 was not redesigned. It remained part of the fourth-generation Ram Heavy Duty lineup and carried over its platform, chassis, cab choices, bed choices, and general styling.
Did the 2017 Ram 3500 get new engines or transmissions?
No, the 2017 Ram 3500 had no lineup-wide engine or transmission change. It continued with the same gas V8 and Cummins diesel choices, with transmission availability depending on the engine and trim.
Did the 2017 Ram 3500 have a standard rear camera?
No, a rear camera was not standard across the entire 2017 Ram 3500 lineup. It was included on upper trims such as Laramie, Laramie Longhorn, and Laramie Limited, while the lineup-wide rollout did not happen until 2018.
Did the new 2017 Off-Road Package apply to the Ram 3500?
No, Ram’s new Off-Road Package for 2017 was limited to the Ram 2500. It was not a broad update for the 3500.
How different is the 2017 Ram 3500 from the 2016 model?
The 2017 Ram 3500 is not meaningfully different from the 2016 model at the lineup level. There was no confirmed redesign or broad change to its powertrains, styling, safety equipment, cabin technology, or structure.
2017 Ram 3500 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2017 Ram 3500.
4.2
2017 Ram 3500
(312 reviews)
“The Ram 2500 diesel is a powerful, smooth and comfortable truck that can pull a heavy load”
“Very comfortable interior. Huge amount of engine torque for towing. Great fuel mileage for a large vehicle. Rides and handles smooth as glass.”