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Ram 3500 2017 Brakes Problems

196 distinct owners reported a brakes problem on the 2017 Ram 3500 - 62% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage196 complaints

196 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

24V896000Reported November 27, 2024 - 317,630 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on November 27, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 317,630 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System33Engine32Vehicle Speed Control30Power Train27Wheels21Steering18
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.