2017 Ram 2500 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 72about this part
- Share
- 10%of 698 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 72 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2017 Ram 2500, 10% of the 698 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On at 3 separate occasions, I have had the accelerator get stuck on what I believe is full throttle. Initially I thought it might be my floor mat, however it happened yesterday in a parking lot. So there was no reason for the peddle to get involved with the floor mat. I was accelerating, but obviously not to full throttle”
NHTSA complaint #11306483, filed 2020-02, 41,000 miles“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“With cruise set at 75 MPH, speed would decrease to around 71mph, then unexpectedly and rapidly increase to 75. This happened repeatedly and I stopped using it for about 3 weeks. I tried it on return trip and it worked fine.”
NHTSA complaint #11098816, filed 2018-05, 14,000 miles“After approximately 8k miles my 2017 Ram 2500 intermittently had the traction control light and ABS light illuminate. At first it would only temporarily flicker and chime, bventually the code/lights remained in the system. When this occurs cruise control is not available. I'm not sure if the ABS or traction control systems operate. After multiple visits to the dealership the issue was located and the ABS module and hydraulic motor control were replaced. Everything has operated properly until the last couple weeks, which is 2 years and 3 months later, with 19.8k miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #11397817, filed 2021-02, 8,000 miles“My 2017 Ram 2500 had 55k miles when I got a dashboard warning indicating that service of my electronic braking system was needed. I also got warning indicators for ABS and traction control. I had poor braking, no traction control and no cruise control when these warning lights were lit. The dealer diagnosed and replaced the ABS hydraulic control unit (hcu), costing me $750. My research reveals that this is a common problem with this truck at various levels of mileage, and Ram/FCA has restricted the distribution of the hcus in recognition of this problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11374563, filed 2020-11, 55,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10231735Jan 23, 2023Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
- 10175501Mar 27, 2020Speed Control Operates Intermittently
- 10175088Mar 27, 2020Speed Control Operates Intermittently
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 5 | 3% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 8 | 4% |
| 2018 | 342 | 13% |
| 2017 | 72 | 10% |
| 2016 | 17 | 7% |
| 2015 | 19 | 9% |
| 2014 | 32 | 9% |
| 2013 | 14 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2017 Ram 2500
515 complaintsElectrical system
121 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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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