2017 Ram 3500
Common Problems
Ranked from 167 federal NHTSA complaints and 7 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
11 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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ABS Module Failure
90complaintsSafety riskBrakesThe Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) module is failing, causing intermittent or complete loss of ABS functionality.
$800–$2,000est. abs module replacement · 2–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 24V896000
- 2
ABS System Randomly Disabling
46complaintsSafety riskBrakesThe ABS system randomly disables, causing loss of anti-lock braking and cruise control functionality.
Related recall: 24V896000
- 3
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Failure
45complaintsMedium severityElectricalTire pressure monitoring system failed to provide accurate readings or warnings, leading to tire issues.
Related recall: 18V332000
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Cruise Control Malfunction
19complaintsMedium severityOtherCruise control intermittently fails when ABS and traction control system warning lights are activated, rendering the cruise control inoperable.
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Intermittent ABS and Traction Control System Malfunctions
18complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe ABS and traction control systems frequently malfunction, causing intermittent warning lights and loss of control features.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 18V332000
- 7
Random Brake Lockups
15complaintsSafety riskBrakesThe front calipers occasionally lock up, leading to potential accidents and loss of control.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 24V896000
- 8
Front Tire Separation
6complaintsHigh severityOtherMultiple front tires separated causing loss of control and potential accidents.
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Power Train Delayed Response
6complaintsMedium severityTransmissionDelayed throttle response caused hesitation and power loss when accelerating, posing a safety hazard.
Related recalls: 17V821000, 18V100000
- 10
Steering Drag Link Recall Issues
6complaintsMedium severitySteeringRecall for steering drag link assembly not properly addressed leading to potential steering issues.
Related recalls: 19V021000, 18E096000
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Engine Grid Heater Bolt Failure
2complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine grid heater bolt can fail, potentially leading to serious engine damage if it falls off or melts inside the intake plenum.
Related recall: 17V562000
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.