2017 Ram 3500 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 310 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Ram 3500. The most-reported areas: Service Brakes (191), Hydraulic (46), Electrical System (33).
Key takeaways
- 310 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 9 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 191 | 62% |
| Hydraulic | 46 | 15% |
| Electrical System | 33 | 11% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 29 | 9% |
| Engine | 28 | 9% |
| Power Train | 27 | 9% |
| Wheels | 21 | 7% |
| Steering | 18 | 6% |
| Unknown Or Other | 16 | 5% |
| Suspension | 14 | 5% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 12 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic - filed 2026-09-16
The contact owns a 2017 Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to complete the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact...
Service Brakes, Hydraulic - filed 2026-09-08
The contact owns a 2017 Ram 3500. The contact stated that the ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that with the warning lights illuminated, the 4WD feature was inoperable. The contact researched and found several recalls and warranties associated with the...
Service Brakes, Hydraulic - filed 2026-08-21
The contact owns a 2017 Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.