RAM 2500 / 2017
2017 RAM 2500 problems
Owners have filed 1,014 complaints about the 2017 RAM 2500 with NHTSA. Service brakes account for 39.9% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of electrical system at 11.8%.
Complaints1,014
Crashes13
Fires7
Injuries12
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Service brakes 39.9% · 405
Electrical system 11.8% · 120
Service brakes, hydraulic 8.9% · 90
Vehicle speed control 7.1% · 72
Forward collision avoidance 6.4% · 65
Steering 4.8% · 49
Power train 4.0% · 41
Engine 3.6% · 37
Severity
Of those complaints, 13 describe a crash, 7 describe a fire and 12 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 11 model years of the RAM 2500 in this data, 2017 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 2018 draws the most.
Filing volume has held steady, 463 in the last three years against 406 in the three before.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 48,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Under normal driving conditions I got the âSERVICE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEMâ message along with an ABS light, traction control light, loss of traction control, loss of cruise control functions and loss of 4x4 functions. This is a well known safety issue that needs to be addressed by the manufacturer. With ABS being a SAFETY feature required on all vehicles, it is only appropriate that this become a safety recall. Service brakes
ABS and traction control lights intermittently go on and off. Most of the time just by driving over a bump. Constantly going on and off. Many forums online about this related issue. Many talk about pump being replaced and not solving or the Hydraulic Control Module replaced and not solving and many talk about faulty electrical connections. Error code: C0020-01 ABS Pump Motor Control - General Electrical Failure Service brakes
Electronic braking system warning,antilock braking system warning lights come on intermittently,dinging warning off,on.Talked to dealer last Oct.2022 no recall or parts available,spoke again Sept.2023 and same story,no parts,no recall.Stated that there should be a recall due the number of complaints.I use the truck as it was intended to pull trailers.Problem started at 36,000 miles,currently has 38,000 miles. Service brakes
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
Checking NHTSA for open recalls…