2017 Ram 3500 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 33about this part
- Share
- 10%of 315 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the electrical system of the 2017 Ram 3500, 10% of the 315 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a Ram 3500 towing a 15 000 lbs camper with the factory integrated brake controller will not stop my camper. Less than 30 MPH there is very little stopping with the system set on all max settings. I have spoke with Ram ,/dealer and was told system is working as designed. There are a lot of people complaining about the same thing all over the web. Ram should be made to fix this before somebody gets killed if it has not already happened. There is another complaint on your site saying the same thing”
NHTSA complaint #11266862, filed 2019-10, 15,000 miles“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale from Facebook. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 234,000, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 380,000. A Police report was filed.”
NHTSA complaint #11709698, filed 2026-01, 380,000 miles“From a dead stop or trying to merge in traffic when hitting the accelerator there is a 2 to 3 second hesitation no power at all, then takes off. This is very dangerous afraid this is going to cause an accident. I have noticed a lot of people on the web talking about it, they are calling it a dead pedal. How many people does it take to make this a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11072049, filed 2018-02, 500 miles“The electric fan went out after 1year just over 50,000 miles and it seems it happening on enough vehicles that the fan is on back order. The daytona dodge dealership misdiagnosed radiator and replaced it, and refused to reimburse after it was checked and found to be good. This might have made installing fan easier. I mentioned this in case it's a on going practice.”
NHTSA complaint #11162088, filed 2018-12, 55,000 miles“When I hit a bump my ABS warning light and my traction control light come on on the dash. My cruise control stops working. Had it scanned and there is an error code C0020-01-ABS PUMP MOTOR CONTROL - motor pump (open recirculation test). - internal electronic failure. It comes on and off more often when hitting a bump. This is apparently common and should be a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11550090, filed 2023-10Related recalls
- 18V332000May 17, 2018Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab…Covers: Ram 3500 2014–2018, 1500 2014–2019, Jeep Grand Cherokee 2014–2018 +12 more
Related service bulletins
- 11037599Sep 21, 2026AIR CLEANER - NONE Instruction to Dealers while ordering the PN# 68137142AD. 1. If the Air Cleaner Assembly is functional and only the MAF Sensor has failed, the dealer should…
- 11033975Jun 12, 2026Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
- 11033308May 29, 2026Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
- 11030026Mar 3, 2026SPEAKER - NONE
- 11030025Mar 3, 2026SPEAKER - NONE
- 11026651Dec 10, 2025Verify "Z" part number availability. Order a "Z" part number for all Exchange Orders: Warranty, Mopar, Customer pay and Service contract. Order"68" part number for New unsold…
- 11025513Nov 7, 2025Front Axle Disconnect (FAD) Electrical Connector Design Change On Replacement Axle Assemblies.
- 11021585Jul 28, 2025LAMP - DOME
- 11019776Jun 12, 2025LAMP - DOME
- 11017451May 1, 2025LAMP - DOME
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 64% |
| 2025 | 28 | 65% |
| 2024 | 12 | 27% |
| 2023 | 3 | 18% |
| 2022 | 23 | 12% |
| 2021 | 17 | 27% |
| 2020 | 9 | 8% |
| 2019 | 21 | 15% |
| 2018 | 137 | 17% |
| 2017 | 33 | 10% |
| 2016 | 10 | 7% |
| 2015 | 19 | 14% |
| 2014 | 25 | 12% |
| 2013 | 17 | 15% |
| 2007 | 3 | 50% |
Other parts of the 2017 Ram 3500
194 complaintsVehicle speed control
29 complaintsEngine
28 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsWheels
21 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsForward collision avoidance
12 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsTires
7 complaintsEquipment
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Ram 3500
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