2017 Model Year

Ram 2500

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
641
Recalls
2
Crashes
11
Severe
21

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

17V562000 Sep 2017

Other

No consequence data available

17V499000 Aug 2017

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Dec 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part...

VISIBILITY/WIPER
Nov 2026

No heat on drivers side due to clogged heater core

Brakes
Oct 2026

I was pulling my gooseneck trailer with equipment on it and had to stop quick because car pulled out in front of me an when I pushed the brake pedal i...

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 2026

This is in regards to Recall #C4B for the ABS/HCU failure on my 2017 RAM. This recall was issued over a year ago in November of 2024, but Stellantis...

Brakes
May 2026

2017 Ram 2500 Laramie Crew Cab , 4x4, 6.7 Liter Cummings A/T. Receiving a “Service Electronic Brake System Soon” warning light intermittent after sta...

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
May 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 2026

C4B 2017 Ram D2 DD DF DJ DP Hydraulic C / Not Available We are at Risk everyday Yes Confirmed Recall and Problem Yes inspected by Ram Dealer & CarM...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Feb 2026

ABS System Module/System Brake Failure Unsafe and Can not drive anymore The problem was produced December 5, 2024 and they have refused to fix the r...

SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Feb 2026

Nov 27,2024 Manufacturer Recall Number: C4B NHTSA Recall Number: 24V-896 Recall Status: Recall Incomplete, remedy not yet available RAM unable to rem...

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 2026

The HCU for my truck failed and was replaced 6/25/2021. It failed again 12/2024 but before it could be replaced a recal for the HCU came out with the...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2017 Ram 2500 has 641 complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Brakes. 11 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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