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2017 Ram 2500 Safety Report

Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA

The 2017 Ram 2500 has 12 recalls, 653 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.

12

Recalls

653

Complaints

★★★★★

Safety Rating

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Recalls

19V021000

STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Ram 3500 and 2014-2018 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab and Ram 2500 vehicles. The outboard steering linkage...

18E096000

STEERING:LINKAGES

Streetcar ORV LLC (Streetcar) is recalling certain American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) 3" Dualsport aftermarket suspension kits, part numbers N0436000 ...

19V347000

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with an 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. ...

18V486000

STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with a power locking tailgate and either a 5 foot...

18V332000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 C...

17V821000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs, 2011-2017...

18V100000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 RAM 1500, 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, all equi...

17V499000

WHEELS

Streetcar ORV LLC, dba American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) is recalling certain 2013-2017 RAM 2500 and 3500 heavy duty trucks, modified by AEV to be eq...

17V824000

EQUIPMENT

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extin...

17V562000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2017 RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, equipped with ...

24V896000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

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 hyd...

25V010000

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ram 3500, Ram 1500, 2016-2020 Ram 2500, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The right and l...

Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

Front Crash

★★★★★

Side Crash

★★★★★

Rollover

★★★★★

Rating for: 2017 Ram 2500 Crew PU/CC 2WD

Top Complaint Categories

SERVICE BRAKES
209
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
66
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
48
SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
34
STEERING
31
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
27
ENGINE
22
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
20

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 25, 2026SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2017 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the...
Mar 16, 2026STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis CHEAP fix is abhorrent! It calls for welding an adjustable part of the steering linkage renderi...
Mar 9, 2026POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINEMy 2017 Ram 2500, 6.4L Hemi experiences warning lights which I'm told is caused by intermittent P...
Mar 3, 2026SERVICE BRAKESNov 27, 2024 Manufacturer Recall Number: C4B - NHTSA Recall Number: 24V-896 Recall Status: Recall I...
Mar 2, 2026SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2017 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896...
Feb 4, 2026SERVICE BRAKESABS service light and traction control light keeps coming on. I have taken the vehicle to the dealer...
Jan 30, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKESC4B 2017 Ram D2 DD DF DJ DP Hydraulic C / Not Available We are at Risk everyday Yes Confirmed Reca...
Jan 27, 2026SERVICE BRAKESHello, I received a recall notice "C7B" from FCA. Checking with my dodge dealer they said it has bee...
Jan 26, 2026SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2017 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving downhill, the brake pedal be...
Jan 20, 2026SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2017 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the...
Jan 12, 2026SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2017 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896...
Jan 2, 2026STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSAt 31,000 mile my horn is no longer working along with my steering wheel controls on the left side o...
Jan 2, 2026VISIBILITY/WIPERNo heat on drivers side due to clogged heater core
Dec 19, 2025SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2017 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896...
Dec 9, 2025SERVICE BRAKESHCU issue. My traction control light is on and dealer said some of the 2017 rams were covered but no...
Dec 9, 2025SERVICE BRAKESThe recall was issued over a year ago and still no remedy.
Dec 8, 2025STEERINGI am writing to formally demand that Stellantis replace the drag link assembly on my 2017 Ram 2500 a...
Dec 3, 2025SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2017 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896...
Dec 2, 2025STEERING1. Failure to Address a Safety Recall Promptly When scheduling the appointment, I informed the deale...
Dec 1, 2025SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2017 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896...