2017 Ram 1500 — Used Buying Guide
9 years old · used value range $10,437 – $15,790 · max towing 12,750 lb · max payload 2,300 lb
The 2017 1500 at a glance
The 2017 Ram 1500 is a 9-year-old used pickup that originally listed at approximately $52,000 for a base configuration. After 9 years of ownership-cycle depreciation, fair market value for typical-mileage examples lands between $10,437 and $15,790, with low-mileage clean-title trucks pushing toward the upper bound and higher-mileage or salvage-history trucks anchoring the lower bound.
The 1500 at this model year was built on the Ram light-duty platform and offered in regular, extended, and crew cab body styles. Maximum trailer towing capability for this year is 12,750 lb when properly equipped (typically requires the optional max tow package and the right axle ratio); maximum payload is 2,300 lb in the lightest cab/bed/drivetrain combination.
Available engines for 2017
| Powertrain | 3.6L Pentastar V6 (305 hp) |
| Powertrain | 5.7L HEMI V8 (395 hp / 410 lb-ft) |
| Powertrain | 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 (240 hp / 420 lb-ft) |
Configuration options
| Cab options | Crew Cab · Extended Cab · Regular Cab |
| Bed options | 5'7" Short · 6'5" Standard · 8'0" Long |
| Available trims | Tradesman, Big Horn, Laramie, Rebel, Limited, Longhorn, Lone Star, TRX |
| Max towing capacity | 12,750 lb (properly equipped) |
| Max payload capacity | 2,300 lb |
EPA fuel economy ranges for this model year
| Powertrain class | City mpg | Highway mpg |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline V6 | 15 | 21 |
| Gasoline V8 | 17 | 20 |
| Diesel | 23 | 30 |
Common issues for the 2017 1500
- EcoDiesel emissions recalls — verify all open recalls performed
- HEMI tick from MDS/cylinder-deactivation valvetrain wear
- 8-speed ZF transmission shudder on early eTorque trucks
- Air suspension compressor failures on Limited / Longhorn trucks
- UConnect 4 screen freezes (TSBs available)
Service history matters more on this model year than mileage alone. A 2017 1500 with documented oil changes, transmission services performed at the recommended interval, and any open recalls completed is worth meaningfully more than an undocumented truck of the same mileage. Ask the seller for the maintenance binder; if it does not exist, ask the local Ram dealership to pull the VIN history before you commit to a price.
2017 1500 listings on TruckLot
| Trim & Body | Miles | Price | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laramie Extended Cab |
95,555 mi | $13,113 | Seattle, Washington |
| Big Horn Regular Cab |
82,967 mi | $13,515 | Duluth, Minnesota |
| Rebel Crew Cab |
88,666 mi | $15,388 | Cleveland, Ohio |
| Longhorn Extended Cab |
80,609 mi | $12,311 | Columbus, Ohio |
| Big Horn Extended Cab |
129,035 mi | $13,247 | Chattanooga, Tennessee |
Should you buy a 2017 1500 right now?
The honest answer depends on three variables: how the truck was used, what powertrain it has, and what comparable competitors are listed for in your state. A 2017 1500 with a clean service history, the volume powertrain (avoid first-year-of-production engines unless you have done your homework), and a price near the middle of the $10,437–$15,790 range is usually a sound buy.
If you are cross-shopping the same model year against competitors, our comparison guides work through the trade-offs with real numbers. Diesel premium, towing differences, payload differences, and depreciation curves are all spelled out so you can decide whether the $3,000–$8,000 difference between similar trucks is justified for your use case.