2017 Ram 3500 Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 4%of 315 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2017 Ram 3500, 4% of the 315 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 loss of ABS/ESC/Traction control may cause this vehicle to crash . Warning lights are present, I have a horse trailer and can not use this truck to pull it due to this danger. I have waited over a year for the remedy to be offered but there is no remedy from the manufacturer for these failures of the ABS/ESC/Traction Control.. This happens EVERY TIME I attempt to drive this truck. It has LOW Mileage due to not being able to drive it.”
NHTSA complaint #11693363, filed 2025-10“While under warranty in 2020 with approximately 15000 mile the ABS light and traction control light came on my truck. I was told that a new Hydraulic control unit and ABS module were being redesigned to replace the manufacturing defect, they lied at ram mopar! This is November 2023 and still no replacement parts, This issue affects the antilock brakes and traction control and cruise control and four wheel drive functions on my 2017 ram 3500 tradesman. …”
NHTSA complaint #11557568, filed 2023-11“My Ram 3500 DRW has about 45000 miles and it now requires the replacement of the hydraulic control unit (HCU) and the anti-lock braking system (ABS) module. I discovered this issue prior to the warning light flashing and sounding when I had to do sudden braking in order to avoid an obstacle in the road encountered during a storm last week. I just barely got my Ram to stop and not swerve off into the ditch as the pumping of the brakes did not stop the truck. The truck just slid as if it did not have ABS capability. …”
NHTSA complaint #11512901, filed 2023-03“This is the third time our 2017 Ram 3500 is showing Service Electronic Braking system ABS and STC inoperable. The dealer said it is the same issue as the last 2 times and the parts, ABS controller and hydraulic modules will not be available until February 2024 at the earliest. Major safety issue that needs to be addressed now.”
NHTSA complaint #11546801, filed 2023-09“Abs Failure, at around 80,000 miles, Truck is unusable , brake drags and causes overheating, can not get to dealer unless towed. All ABS system lights and failure warning lights are on Have been paying on vehicle which has been unusable since 6/2022 Dealer says parts are not available”
NHTSA complaint #11636938, filed 2025-01Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 14% |
| 2025 | 9 | 21% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 3 | 2% |
| 2021 | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 60 | 7% |
| 2017 | 12 | 4% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2017 Ram 3500
194 complaintsElectrical system
33 complaintsVehicle speed control
29 complaintsEngine
28 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsWheels
21 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsSuspension
15 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.
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