2017 RAM 3500 Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 143 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the 2017 RAM 3500, 46% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 15,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “traction control” (36% of reports).
- 143service brakes complaints
- 15,000median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $1,050typical repair cost reported by owners
- 35%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 51 of 143 complaints (36%)
- ABS module: mentioned in 29 of 143 complaints (20%)
- Anti lock: mentioned in 20 of 143 complaints (14%)
- Service electronic: mentioned in 12 of 143 complaints (8%)
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 3500 at $1,050, and half of them between $870 and $1,100.
Based on 5 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2023–2024), 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 5 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 143 complaints, 4 mention a crash.
RAM 3500 service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 3500 | 9 | 33% | — |
| 2025 3500 | 19 | 44% | — |
| 2024 3500 | 12 | 27% | 96,000 |
| 2022 3500 | 10 | 5% | — |
| 2021 3500 | 5 | 8% | — |
| 2020 3500 | 7 | 6% | — |
| 2019 3500 | 8 | 6% | 23,000 |
| 2018 3500 | 501 | 62% | 17,000 |
| 2017 3500 | 143 | 46% | 15,000 |
| 2016 3500 | 11 | 8% | 5,177 |
| 2015 3500 | 24 | 18% | 16,642 |
| 2014 3500 | 14 | 7% | 16,500 |
| 2013 3500 | 3 | 3% | 18,533 |
| 2009 3500 | 1 | 33% | 90,000 |
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.
HCU failure, ABS failure, stability control affected
I own a 2017 Ram Laramie Longhorn dual-rear-wheel truck with an open recall (NHTSA Campaign 24V896000, Chrysler code C4B) that was issued in November 2024. The dealership has no parts available and RAM Customer Care recommends a "service part" which is also not available. Confirmation from the…
Recall on anti lock brake system been on wait list for over a year and Ram is not even attempting to fix my truck I have called and talk to Jessica with Ram back in October of 2025 was told part would be available in February of 2026 still no part I have no cruise control and my auto start wonât…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2017 RAM 3500s have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 143 owner complaints about service brakes for the 2017 RAM 3500 (46% of the 313 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 3500 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 15,000 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 3500?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,050 (half paid between $870 and $1,100), from 5 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the 2017 RAM 3500?
The most frequent phrase is “traction control”, in 51 of 143 complaints, followed by “abs module” (29).
See all 2017 RAM 3500 problems or service brakes problems across all 3500 years.