2017 Ram 2500 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 698 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,737miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2017 Ram 2500, 1% of the 698 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,737 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“Tailgate lock actuator defect. Tailgate falls randomly while truck in motion when vehicle locks doors once in motion automatically. The actuator over rotates and unlocks tailgate allowing it to drop. Also when using key fob to lock doors actuator over rotates causing tailgate unlock and allows it to fall.”
NHTSA complaint #11056144, filed 2017-12, 2,000 milesRelated recalls
- 19V347000May 9, 2019Chrysler (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. Chrysler…Covers: Ram 2500 2013–2018, 1500 2013–2018, 3500 2013–2018
- 18V486000Jul 27, 2018Chrysler (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, 7 inch…Covers: Ram 2500 2015–2017, 1500 2015–2017, 3500 2015–2017
Related service bulletins
- 10162522May 23, 2019Safety recall u74 & v44 ? Tailgate latch (updated) wic article 2688- recall related damage 2015-2017my ram trucks
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
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.
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