2017 Ram 3500 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 9%of 315 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 76,757miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2017 Ram 3500, 9% of the 315 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,757 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was hauling a 15,000 lb fifth wheel with the cruise control set at about 45mph coming up to the light on hwy. 35 and hwy. 20 intersection northbound in indiana. I tapped my foot on the break to shut my cruise control off like I normally do and put my foot on the throttle to control the acceleration to the light. I realize I wasn't slowing down properly and put my foot on the brake and stood both feet on the break to try to stop to avoid hitting the car in front of me. I ended up hitting the car in front of me even with the truck and trailer brakes applied. …”
NHTSA complaint #11104007, filed 2018-06, 121,514 miles“Occasionally when you step on the clutch to stop the vehicle or change gears, the clutch pedal just goes straight to floor and does not disengage the clutch. Sometimes you have to shut the engine off to stop the vehicle, and sometimes when stopped at a stop sign or red light, the vehicle will not go back into a gear. Also while driving, sometimes you cannot change gears. After the first sign of trouble I checked all of the fluid levels and found that the hydraulic reservoir for the clutch control assembly was low on fluid. …”
NHTSA complaint #11377070, filed 2020-11, 32,000 miles“Break controller/traction control/cruise control all are not working an being a RV owner WE tow a 2014 Redwood 42 foot 5th wheel, 16000 max weight (our scaled is 14640 pounds). We do not feel that it is safe to tow our RV with the recall that affects towing. This is the 3rd recall/repair on this truck. Please advise us on the towing recommendation/safety on using our truck to tow our RV.”
NHTSA complaint #11647242, filed 2025-03“ABS control module has been back order since June 2023. Abs light flashes and bing on regular bases. Cruise will not work when the ABS light is on. I’ve been on a wait list since June 2023, truck is very annoying trying to drive with constant binging. Towing my 5th wheel is very concerning with on going ABS module problems.”
NHTSA complaint #11558868, filed 2023-12“ABS module and HCU failure. Constant service ABS, traction control, and service brake system warning lights. I lost control of truck on snow covered road when warnings came on causing me to go into the ditch. Knowing that FCA refuses to address the safety concerns, I have not brought the truck to the dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #11549921, filed 2023-10Related 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 14% |
| 2025 | 5 | 12% |
| 2024 | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 | 5 | 3% |
| 2021 | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 | 3 | 3% |
| 2019 | 4 | 3% |
| 2018 | 108 | 13% |
| 2017 | 29 | 9% |
| 2016 | 7 | 5% |
| 2015 | 6 | 4% |
| 2014 | 15 | 7% |
| 2013 | 15 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2017 Ram 3500
194 complaintsElectrical system
33 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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