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2017 Ram 2500 Body and structure Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
1%of 698 total for the year
Median mileage
18,368miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2017 Ram 2500, 1% of the 698 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,368 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.

“The contact owns a 2017 Ram 2500. The contact stated while entering the vehicle, she noticed that the inside of the window and dashboard was covered with moisture. The contact stated that the rear basins were also filled with water. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing both rear cab vents and brake lights to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 49,584.”

NHTSA complaint #11506550, filed 2023-02, 49,584 miles

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202324%
202253%
20211211%
2020117%
20192513%
201850%
201751%
2016135%
201584%
2014165%
201353%

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology