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2017 Ram 1500 forward collision avoidance problems

Owners reported forward collision avoidance problems in 19 complaints for the 2017 Ram 1500, 2% of the complaints on file.

At a glance

Complaints
19 2% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
0 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

None of the forward collision avoidance complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.

What owners wrote

1-ABS PUMP MOTOR CONTROL- GENERAL ELECTRICAL FAILURE anti-lock brake code C0020-01 came on at 44185 miles. I took the vehicle to the dealer and they are telling me that The ABS unit needs to be replaced and that it is not covered under the warranty. this repair is going to cost me between $1200 and $2000. 2- At @ 30000 miles the FUEL INDICATOR LEVEL UNIT located inside the fuel tank went bad, showing that the tank was empty when the fuel tank was full.

July 2023

The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the ABS, ESC, and cruise control warning lights were illuminated and became inoperable. While depressing the brake pedal, the braking distance became extended. The failure made the vehicle difficult and unsafe to drive in inclement weather. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the hydraulic control unit had failed and needed to be replaced.

Reported at 140,000 miles, February 2025

Other problems reported for the 2017 Ram 1500

Forward collision avoidance problems in other years

Forward collision avoidance problems across all Ram models