2017 Ram 2500 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 698 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,006miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2017 Ram 2500, 1% of the 698 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,006 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.
“All Ram trucks are equipped with daytime running lights, however for the us models, the manufacture disables the feature to charge the consumer to have them activated. A safety feature should not be an elective feature should be included when you purchase the vehicle. There are many highways within the us that require headlights on during the day, why not activate these daytime running light to make the roadways safer for all. I have attempted to have them activated and dealer wants to charge the hourly labor rate to activate.”
NHTSA complaint #11064388, filed 2018-01, 11 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10231712Jan 5, 2023Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination. NOx Sensor Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) Diagnosis Information.
- 10218576Aug 13, 2021Diesel Injector Freezing This bulletin involves installing a insulator over the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) injector. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)…
- 10220534Feb 8, 2021Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P207F ? Reductant Quality Performance Set.
- 10188738Feb 8, 2021Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P207F ? Reductant Quality Performance Set.
- 10223967Oct 10, 2020Flash: Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM) Update This bulletin involves reprogramming the DTCM with the latest available software. The customer may experience a Malfunction…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 10% |
| 2025 | 16 | 24% |
| 2024 | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 | 9 | 18% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 5 | 0% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 | 6 | 3% |
| 2014 | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 | 4 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2017 Ram 2500
515 complaintsElectrical system
121 complaintsVehicle speed control
72 complaintsForward collision avoidance
63 complaintsSteering
49 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
42 complaintsEngine
39 complaintsOther or unknown
31 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsWheels
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsEngine 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology