2017 Ram 2500 problems and recalls

74% of owner complaints on the 2017 Ram 2500 related to the Service Brakes (511 of 688).

688
Complaints
12
Recalls
12
Crash reports
6
Fire reports
10
Injuries
28.5
Severity index

Severity index 28.5 Low. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 28.5p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 130 of 137 by severity index among 2017 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 5% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2017 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

Service BrakesService Brakes: 511 complaints (74.3%)511 74%Electrical SystemElectrical System: 120 complaints (17.4%)120 17%HydraulicHydraulic: 94 complaints (13.7%)94 14%Vehicle Speed ControlVehicle Speed Control: 72 complaints (10.5%)72 10%Forward Collision Avoid…Forward Collision Avoidance: 62 complaints (9.0%)62 9%SteeringSteering: 49 complaints (7.1%)49 7%Power TrainPower Train: 42 complaints (6.1%)42 6%EngineEngine: 39 complaints (5.7%)39 6%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
SERVICE BRAKES51174.3%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM12017.4%
HYDRAULIC9413.7%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL7210.5%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE629.0%
STEERING497.1%
POWER TRAIN426.1%
ENGINE395.7%

Complaints filed per year

01002002017: 132018: 242019: 382020: 262021: 312022: 432023: 1942024: 1622025: 872026: 70 (partial year)17181920212223194242526
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
201713
201824
201938
202026
202131
202243
2023194
2024162
202587
2026 (year to date)70
Filings in 2023 to 2025 ran 4.4x those in 2020 to 2022 (443 against 100).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
19V02100025/01/2019STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTIONChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Ram 3500 and 2014-2018 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab and Ram 2500 vehicles. The outboard steering linkage jam nut may loosen, allowing one end of the drag link to separate.
18E09600016/10/2018STEERING:LINKAGESStreetcar ORV LLC (Streetcar) is recalling certain American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) 3" Dualsport aftermarket suspension kits, part numbers N0436000 and N0436001, sold for installation on 2013-2018 RAM 2500 and 3500HD trucks. Improper installation and machining of the original
19V34700009/05/2019LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCHChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with an 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. Chrysler is also recalling all 2013-2014 and 2018 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks built before April 1, 2018 with a 6 or 8 f
18V48600027/07/2018STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATEChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with a power locking tailgate and either a 5 foot, 7 inch or 6 foot, 4 inch bed. The tailgate actuator limiter tab may fracture and cause the tailgate to unlatch and open while d
18V33200017/05/2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger
17V82100020/12/2017POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFTChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs, 2011-2017 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, 2009-2017 Ram 1500 and 2010-2017 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks, all equipped with
18V10000008/02/2018POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 RAM 1500, 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, all equipped with a column shifter. Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may cause the B
17V49900010/08/2017WHEELSStreetcar ORV LLC, dba American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) is recalling certain 2013-2017 RAM 2500 and 3500 heavy duty trucks, modified by AEV to be equipped with cast aluminum Katla 8.5" road wheels. The outer surface of the wheel may fracture, resulting in rapid air loss.
17V82400021/12/2017EQUIPMENTChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. Th
17V56200012/09/2017ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESELChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2017 RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines that have Concentric-brand water pumps without a vent hole. These water pumps may leak coolant.
24V89600027/11/2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULEChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The hydraulic control unit (HCU) may fail, which can cause the anti-lock brake (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC), and traction co
25V01000016/01/2025AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATORChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ram 3500, Ram 1500, 2016-2020 Ram 2500, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.

Other Ram 2500 model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 9 years side by side.

Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-09-08. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.