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2017 Ram 2500 Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
1%of 698 total for the year
Median mileage
45,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2017 Ram 2500, 1% of the 698 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“June 26th 2019 my truck felt like it shifted into 4wd on its own, later that day I lost ABS, traction control and cruise control. It went to the dealership where it took 3 days to diagnose. Was informed that ABS pump and ABS control module need to be replaced and the part is not currently available. Further research of internet forums shows this is a known problem and does not appear to be addressed properly. I am still waiting for my truck to be repaired and there is a warranty on it. …”

NHTSA complaint #11231734, filed 2019-07, 26,500 miles

“My ABS traction control light came on intermittently prior to 36,000 miles. Took to dealer and they could not find problem. With 42,600 miles lights have come on and set a code. Ram has said they will not fix the problem. A computer has failed. This is a safety issue and should be corrected by Ram. I don't know if this is a continuing problem in these trucks or if faulty parts were placed on mine. I want this issue duly noted. The failed parts are the ABS module and the hydraulic control unit. …”

NHTSA complaint #11143741, filed 2018-10, 33,400 miles

“For the past month, I have had intermittent displays of service electronic braking system and service antilock brake system . When this occurs, the cruise control becomes nonoperational. A check of the internet shows that these problems are widely experienced by dodge Ram owners. The display comes on whether sitting or driving.”

NHTSA complaint #11270151, filed 2019-10, 50,697 miles

“Intermittent mil for ABS and electronic braking system, became more frequent over 1-2 weeks while waiting for appointment at dealership (out of town). Day of the appointment, mil came on and stayed on. Dealer read codes and stated 'internal codes found, replace pump and module' then informed me parts were on 'national backorder' vehicle has 46,500 miles at time of failure.”

NHTSA complaint #11252781, filed 2019-09, 46,500 miles

“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 unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the ABS and Stabili-trak warning lights remained illuminated. The contact related the failure to the recall. The failure mileage was 215,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11690725, filed 2025-10, 215,000 miles

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202512%
202221%
202122%
202021%
201911%
201890%
201781%
201610%
201521%
201421%
201321%

Other parts of the 2017 Ram 2500

Brakes
515 complaints
Electrical system
121 complaints
Vehicle speed control
72 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
63 complaints
Steering
49 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
42 complaints
Engine
39 complaints
Other or unknown
31 complaints
Suspension
16 complaints
Wheels
12 complaints
Fuel system
11 complaints
Engine cooling
9 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 Ram 2500

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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