2017 Ram 2500 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 31about this part
- Share
- 4%of 698 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 24,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 31 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2017 Ram 2500, 4% of the 698 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Rear rail gate opens while vehicle is in motion. 3rd time I have had truck into dealer for this. They tell me there is a recall for this and no parts are available so they can't fix it.”
NHTSA complaint #11115693, filed 2018-08, 31,000 miles“A loud noise from under and right side of the vehicle is generated when shifting from low to high gear. When in high traffic, turning right and left, and hauling mode. The noise generated sound coming from the transmission or within the underside as the vehicle shifts. Have made visual inspection with no evidence of rubbing or lose cable, tire to finder, or lose shaft wear.”
NHTSA complaint #11153456, filed 2018-11, 18,000 miles“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 miles“Takata recall 2017 Ram 2500 trans temp getting to high at normal driving conds was told from people who experienced this the exhaust is to close to the trans without a deflector”
NHTSA complaint #11024864, filed 2017-09, 1,300 miles“This recall for ABS control module went out just after my warranty expired. My truck is a 2017 with just over 60,000 miles and I am scared to haul trailer as the brakes lock up with sudden stops. Also cruise control and traction control won't work and truck constantly dings all the time to remind me I bought a broken truck that RAM don't fell like they have to fix such a hazardous safety issue”
NHTSA complaint #11734674, filed 2026-04Related service bulletins
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- 11013055Jan 22, 2025Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated. Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) System Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) due to Hydrocarbon Contamination.
- 11001020May 28, 2024On Board Diagnosis (OBD) Monitor Readiness Information
- 11001134May 3, 2024"6.7L Diesel Emissions Warranty Extension XQ1 Special Warranty Extension"
- 11001125May 1, 2024"6.7L Diesel Emissions Warranty Extension XQ1 Special Warranty Extension"
- 11001049May 1, 2024Warranty Bulletin D-24-10 (XQ1) Emission Control System Components – Select 2013 - 2019 RAM 2500 Pickup (DJ) and 2013- 2019 RAM 3500 Pickup (D2)
- 10225951Sep 14, 2022CONNECTOR Trailer Tow,WIRING Trailer Tow,CONNECTOR 7 Way,WIRING Rear Bumper If the connector or wiring is physically damaged, burned, melted or corroded, prior to replacing the…
- 10225287Aug 19, 2022Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of weld through primer when using Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding…
- 10229454Aug 8, 2022COOLER - EGR
- 10221380Jun 29, 2022CONNECTOR/WIRING, Trailer Tow If the connector or wiring is physically damaged, burned, melted or corroded, prior to replacing the part, please contact FCA Redacted Content If no…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 | 12 | 18% |
| 2024 | 4 | 7% |
| 2023 | 4 | 8% |
| 2022 | 24 | 13% |
| 2021 | 8 | 7% |
| 2020 | 20 | 12% |
| 2019 | 25 | 13% |
| 2018 | 114 | 4% |
| 2017 | 31 | 4% |
| 2016 | 35 | 14% |
| 2015 | 19 | 9% |
| 2014 | 29 | 8% |
| 2013 | 23 | 13% |
| 2009 | 1 | 20% |
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 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsWheels
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Ram 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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