2017 RAM 2500 Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 412 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the 2017 RAM 2500, 59% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 42,050 miles. The words owners use most often: “traction control” (42% of reports).
- 412service brakes complaints
- 42,050median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $1,150typical repair cost reported by owners
- 51%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Traction control: mentioned in 172 of 412 complaints (42%)
- ABS module: mentioned in 65 of 412 complaints (16%)
- Service electronic: mentioned in 61 of 412 complaints (15%)
- Code C0020: mentioned in 28 of 412 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical service brakes repair on the 2017 RAM 2500 at $1,150, and half of them between $1,050 and $1,700.
Based on 14 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2021–2025), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 18 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 412 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury.
RAM 2500 service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 2500 | 12 | 44% | — |
| 2025 2500 | 5 | 8% | — |
| 2024 2500 | 13 | 22% | 10,000 |
| 2023 2500 | 3 | 6% | — |
| 2022 2500 | 18 | 10% | 2,300 |
| 2021 2500 | 8 | 7% | 45,000 |
| 2020 2500 | 11 | 7% | 12,031 |
| 2019 2500 | 12 | 6% | 1,900 |
| 2018 2500 | 1,842 | 71% | 33,500 |
| 2017 2500 | 412 | 59% | 42,050 |
| 2016 2500 | 34 | 13% | 37,507 |
| 2015 2500 | 20 | 9% | 39,000 |
| 2014 2500 | 21 | 6% | 23,000 |
| 2013 2500 | 8 | 4% | 47,000 |
| 2009 2500 | 1 | 20% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The hydraulic control unit (HCU) may fail, which can cause the anti-lock brake (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC), and traction control systems to fail.
Risk: A loss of anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, or traction control can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the brake HCU, or replace the HCU motor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning January 9, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is C4B.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I own a 2017 Ram 2500 that is subject to an active safety recall involving the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU), Recall C4B / NHTSA Recall 24V-896. My vehicle is currently experiencing problems consistent with the safety defect described in the recall. The ABS warning light is illuminated, traction…
The HCU is failing. it is a current recall and has been apparently before i even purchased my truck. The abs light is coming on and off. I use this truck everyday but most importantly i use it to transport my kids in what i assumed was a safe vehicle. I spoke with the dealer AND a representative in…
Recall C4B The Antilock Braking System in a constant On-Off state of failure. I've been told by multiple dealers and Ram Customer Service folks that there are no parts available. I have also been told that they will be available next quarters and that was multiple quarters ago. This has been going…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2017 RAM 2500s have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 412 owner complaints about service brakes for the 2017 RAM 2500 (59% of the 698 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2017 RAM 2500 service brakes?
Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do service brakes problems start?
The median reported mileage is 42,050 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix service brakes problems on the 2017 RAM 2500?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,150 (half paid between $1,050 and $1,700), from 14 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the 2017 RAM 2500?
The most frequent phrase is “traction control”, in 172 of 412 complaints, followed by “abs module” (65).
Other 2017 RAM 2500 problems
See all 2017 RAM 2500 problems or service brakes problems across all 2500 years.