Ram 2500 Complaints (2017)

698 consumer complaints on file.

#11518335April 21, 2023
ENGINE
An oil leak has formed at 46k miles and it is dripping all over the engine and the entire under carriage of the truck. This is common in the 6.7 cummins. The truck is under warranty but mopar refused to fix the truck. The oil gets on things that cause smoking snd burning smells. This has caused the engine to lose oil pressure and shut off on the highway.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11518214April 21, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
The contact owns a 2017 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ABS warning light and the traction control warning light illuminated, causing the Adaptive Cruise Control mode to disengage. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the ABS module part number: HCU68143491AB needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was unsafe to drive in rainy weather; however, the parts were not available for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11518171April 20, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Bought this truck with 88000 miles in Texas when I got home back to Arkansas the very next week I start having issues with brake occasionally spongy, service abs and traction control lights coming on and off multiple times and cruise control not working. It may work fine then all of a sudden ding and lights come on and shuts your cruise control off I have almost been hit for this issue multiple times.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11517331April 16, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
For the third time I have had a loss of ABS, traction control and cruise control. Almost went off the highway when it was raining and it decided to stop working again. I personally know 3 other ram owners from 2017 and 2018 that this has happened to. Please help this is a major safety issue and ram is not addressing it properly. Ram just replaces the same faulty parts and 2 years later it happens again.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11517146April 14, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
The abs system stops working. The dealership has replaced the abs twice under warranty and now it is doing the same thing the abs light and the traction control light on the dash is on. The vehicle only has 60,000 miles on it and needs it's third abs control module and abs hydraulic pump.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11516651April 12, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The Service Antilock Braking System warning and Service Traction Control warning illuminate regularly. There are no known problems with the systems but it is unknown if they will work when needed. The lights come on up to one time per second, and sometimes not for days. There are hundreds of people on forums complaining about this, no known fix. Replacing components does not seem to solve the issue. I have video available if needed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11516357April 10, 2023
ENGINE
My 2017 RAM 2500 (VIN-HG607103) at 83,015 miles began throwing a code of P2609 which is an air intake heater issue. I found my air intake relay was not working. I replaced it and all good, until the code returned a little over a week later. I then tested the relay and found it good and began to research more to learn that I had the "Bolt of Death" occurring. The bolt on my grid heater plate was broken, however it had not dropped into my engine cylinder. Luckly it was fused to the heater grid plate still. If it had fell off, it would fallen into a cyclinder damaging it and the piston, blowing the engine. There are recalls on new trucks with this engine however not the 2017s yet.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11514924April 1, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Abs pump and control module built with defective part’s causing pump and module failure which in turn caused break failure
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11514447March 29, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
The contact owns a 2017 Ram 2500. The contact stated that the ABS and traction control warning lights were intermittently illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to dealer where he was informed that the part to repair the vehicle was on back order. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11513845March 26, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
Anti-lock brakes do not work on my 2017 Ram 2500 diesel and haven't for over a year and a half. Light constantly flashes on dash with alarm. I brought it to the dealership, and they said the "Hydraulic Control Unit" is faulty but was told Ram is not even making the part. In Michigan winters, anti-lock brakes are a huge safety issue. My truck is the diesel version weighing in at 7,000 lbs. Trying to stop in the winter is a huge problem. Even if I sell the truck, it's still going to be a problem for whoever buys it. If you Google it, you will find numerous other Ram pickups for 2017 & 2018 with the same problem. I don't understand why brake issues are not a recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11513737March 25, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
Truck lost abs, traction control, and cruise control at 34000 miles. On 12/30/19 the truck was repaired. Now at 61000 miles the truck lost its abs, traction control, and cruise control in a winter storm hauling a trailer. The original part has been superseded with a new part both of which are unavailable.This truck is only used to tow a 15000lb camper and a gooseneck equipment trailer. Mopar is unwilling to do anything to rectify this problem which is very unsafe. I was able to locate the part in Nevada but due to Mopars "managed allocation" they would not sell it to someone in Ohio.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11513305March 22, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
Started having abs and traction control issues in early October of 2022. Have had two cases of compleat brake lock up. Took to ram deal for repairs and it was diagnosed as the abs hydraulic unit. When road conditions are icey and slick will have issues with the brakes locking up.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11513099March 21, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
"Service ABS," "Service Electronic Breaking System," and "Traction Control" caution lights illuminate on vehicle during driving. Started with intermittent illumination. Took vehicle to dealer and was told that ABS pump failed, but no parts are available to repair. Service advisor said it was ok to drive, that the brakes will function without ABS system. Brake performance is diminished. There is no pumping sensation when I apply brakes hard.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11512353March 17, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
The contact owns a 2017 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the ABS and hydraulic control unit modules needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the contact stated that the failure reoccurred and that the cruise control also failed to activate as needed. The vehicle was then taken to Arrigo Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM West Palm Beach (6500 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33411), where it was diagnosed that the ABS and hydraulic control unit modules needed to be replaced again; however, the parts were on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11512487March 17, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
When driving, the Service Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) light would intermittently cut on and off and would disable the ABS system and Traction Control system. This would happen at any speed. I scheduled an appointment at Pearson Chrysler Dodge Jeep in Richmond, Virginia for 11/22/2022. I was told the ABS Control Module was defective and the part had to be ordered. The dealership advised that this equipment has malfunctioned in many 2017 Ram 2500 trucks and that the part was on back order until late January 2023. They also advised me that if I drove the truck when the light was on I would NOT have anti-lock brakes or traction control. I have called multiple times to inquire about the status of my part order to get the safety issue fixed. I was told in January that the part still wasn’t in and that the timeframe was pushed out to March. I called again today (3/17/2023) and was told the part now was in the process of switching suppliers and that they did not know if or when my part will be available. This is a huge safety issue. My truck has been mostly parked since before Thanksgiving and it’s now almost April. RAM as a manufacturer is creating a large safety issue for anyone with this same issue. I have not been able to get my truck serviced properly with OEM parts due to their negligence. This is a warranty claim and my contract will expire in 2 months and I am not sure if this will be covered once or if the part ever arrives. Please assist in getting this issue resolved. I do a lot of towing and depend on this truck to be safe for me and other drivers and RAM is preventing this from happening. My truck is still mostly parked and cannot be trusted on long trips. My truck is also due for state inspection in June and this warning light will cause my truck to be rejected and then I will not be able to drive it at all.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11512116March 16, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
Second failure of ABS system in 2 years. Error code c0020-1 for failed ABS HCU part number 68143491AB. Replacement parts are currently unavailable from manufacture and has been in the status for nearly 6 months. Service center is unable to restore functionality of brake systems and vehicle has been un-driveable due to ABS safety concerns since October 2022. As stated this is my second failure with same part, first failure was in Sept 2020.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11512294March 16, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I have dash lights going on and off for the ABS and traction control. This is very intermitted. On two occasions I have experienced times where I had to slam on the brakes to avoid an accident. Both times the ABS failed to work causing me to come to near collision with another vehicle. One of the times this caused me to go off into a ditch. This was with slick roads and snow covered in areas. Have also had several times the truck would steer out of control with no traction aid. I am constantly losing speed control using cruise control. It will work for a bit and then turn off when the ABS and traction control lights come on.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11511385March 12, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
ABS light and alarm come on and goes off at random intervals. This issue was repaired before on 03/04/2020 and now the issue is reoccurring when rain or hight humidity. The original ABS code on the system was C0020-01 (ABS pump motor control - general failure). The HCU part #68143491AA was replaced and ABS module the issue corrected. My concern is that the ABS is disabled on the vehicle once the condition occurs and could result in loss of control during a hard or panic stop. I pull a 7,000 lb trailer and am concerned that if a hard stop occurs the truck could start sliding and cause the truck and the traile to lose control.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11511314March 11, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Abs unit, hcu failed. Lights flash on an off over an over while driving. ABS light stays on so ABS will not work. Cruise control will not work. Keeps throwing service abs, and service electronic brake controller
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11509759March 1, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
Left front caliper locked up upon lightly pressing brake pedal and brake pedal pulsing while towing approx 10k lbs. ABS and traction control light were illuminated. C0020 code - ABS Pump motor control. Truck has had 4 other similar issues without locking up caliper yet resulting in replacement of HCU and ABS model. At 58,536 miles truck has been at dealer for 60 days needing 5th replacement of HCU and ABS pump that is not available to order per RAM Customer Care case# 85015233
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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