2017 RAM 2500 service brakes, hydraulic problems
94 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2017 RAM 2500 — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2017 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and seized. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was shifted into 4WD and pulled over to the side of the road. The contact stated that the vehicle was restarted several times…”
filed Sep 2, 2026
“The contact owns a 2017 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated…”
filed Sep 2, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Hydraulic control unit (HCU) may fail, which can cause the anti-lock brake (ABS)…Campaign 24V896000 · Nov 27, 2024
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other 2500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 2500 | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 2500 | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 2500 | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 2500 | 3 | 2% |
| 2021 2500 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 2500 | 3 | 2% |
| 2019 2500 | 4 | 2% |
| 2018 2500 | 448 | 17% |
| 2016 2500 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 2500 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 2500 | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 RAM 2500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.