2017 Ram 3500 Service Brakes Problems

NHTSA component category: SERVICE BRAKES · data through 07/14/2026

139Service Brakes complaints

46.2%Of all 301 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How service brakes ranks on this vehicle

SERVICE BRAKES139 · 46.2%

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC34 · 11.3%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM30 · 10%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL28 · 9.3%

ENGINE27 · 9%

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

“ABS Pump Motor Control electrical failure. Bad ABS pump and module.”NHTSA complaint 11524756 — filed 06/01/2023

“While operating my truck the ABS warning light will activate and and deactivate intermittently. Yes, my vehicle can by inspected upon request. While braking the…”NHTSA complaint 11523689 — filed 05/24/2023

“Problem is ABS and traction control light randomly come up with warnings to service systems.”NHTSA complaint 11523164 — filed 05/22/2023

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Service Brakes complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Ram 3500 have service brakes problems?

Service Brakes is the most-reported problem area on the 2017 Ram 3500: 139 of 301 complaints on file (46.2%). 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 category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SERVICE BRAKES category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.