2017 RAM 3500 electrical system problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2017 RAM 3500 — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale from Facebook. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 234,000, and at the time of…”
filed Jan 8, 2026
“Failure of anti-lock brake system module (abm). Failure of anti-lock brake system hydraulic control unit (hcu). Both have failed and have been replaced *twice* at dealership in under 40,000 miles. Warning light and audible warning indicated problem. Brake response dangerously inadequate. This…”
filed Mar 1, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise…Campaign 18V332000 · May 17, 2018
Related service bulletins
Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
S1623000028 Rev. K · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 12, 2026SPEAKER - NONE
110603 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 3, 2026SPEAKER - NONE
110604 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 3, 2026
Electrical System problems in other 3500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 3500 | 15 | 68% |
| 2025 3500 | 23 | 66% |
| 2024 3500 | 10 | 25% |
| 2022 3500 | 22 | 12% |
| 2021 3500 | 17 | 27% |
| 2020 3500 | 9 | 8% |
| 2019 3500 | 20 | 15% |
| 2018 3500 | 135 | 17% |
| 2016 3500 | 10 | 8% |
| 2015 3500 | 19 | 14% |
| 2014 3500 | 25 | 12% |
| 2013 3500 | 17 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 RAM 3500
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.