2017 Ram 3500 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
NHTSA component category: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How service brakes, hydraulic ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 301 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 Ram 3500 overview page.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2017 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated…”NHTSA complaint 11497394 — filed 12/14/2022
“The contact owns a 2017 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, the brakes became inoperable. The contact was able to use…”NHTSA complaint 11497284 — filed 12/13/2022
“The contact owns a 2017 Ram 3500. The contact stated that the ABS warning light would intermittently illuminate on the instrument panel. The contact had…”NHTSA complaint 11477295 — filed 08/03/2022
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 Ram 3500 have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2017 Ram 3500: 34 of 301 complaints on file (11.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2017 Ram 3500 have in total?
301 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 2 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's service brakes, hydraulic category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
