2.3

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
67,062 miles

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2017 Ram 2500 Owner Comments

problem #8

Jan 152024

2500

  • 50,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2017 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.

- Dover, NH, USA

problem #7

Apr 302024

2500

  • 113,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving 40-?"65 MPH, there was an abnormal chiming sound detected. The ABS warning light and service electronic braking system warning lights were illuminated and displayed. The contact called the local dealer, where an appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 113,000.

- Lugoff, SC, USA

problem #6

Oct 232023

2500 8-cyl

  • 117,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ram 2500. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the ABS, traction control, TPMS, and Forward Collision Avoidance warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000. The contact stated Fiat/Chrysler/Ram Trucks is going to replace the hydraulic ABS module free of charge.

- Bob White, WV, USA

problem #5

Jul 202023

2500

  • 102,500 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2017 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving in inclement weather at approximately 65 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the ABS failed to operate as needed. The traction control and ABS warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was determined that the ABS module and hydraulic control unit (HCU) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 102,500.

- Montville, OH, USA

problem #4

Feb 212023

2500

  • 42,000 miles
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.

- Arcadia, FL, USA

problem #3

Sep 242021

2500

  • 60,000 miles
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.

- West Palm Beach, FL, USA

problem #2

Nov 012022

2500 Diesel

  • 10,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ram 2500. The contact stated the ABS warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the ABS sensor was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where the mechanic replaced the ABS sensor a second time; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000. The contact stated that the failure has occurred three times now. The part necessary for repairs in currently on backorder.

- League City, TX, USA

problem #1

Dec 132021

2500

  • 42,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving on wet or snowy roads and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle would not stop as needed. The contact stated that after depressing the brake pedal, the ABS pulsated normally but the vehicle did not stop and continued into the intersection. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,000.

- Centennial, CO, USA

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