2017 Ram 3500 brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 195 complaints for the 2017 Ram 3500, 45% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 195 45% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 60,000 miles 42 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 9 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 8 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 8 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 42 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 60,000 miles, and 48% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ram 3500. While driving 37 MPH, the vehicle would not decelerate when the brake pedal was depressed. As a result, the vehicle drove off the road and crashed into a ditch, then the brakes would not work and engine was at max RPM and could not shut engine off. Consumer could not steer back on the road. Truck finally stopped after 5 to 6 times after revving. There were no warning indicators illuminated.
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 unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the ABS alarm sounded for a moment, and for the entire duration of the drive, signaling that the brakes had failed. The traction control and cruise control failed to operate as intended.
Other problems reported for the 2017 Ram 3500
- Electrical system 33 complaints
- Engine 32 complaints
- Cruise control 29 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 26 complaints
- Wheels 21 complaints
- Steering 18 complaints
- Suspension 15 complaints