10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,185 miles

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2017 Ram 3500 brakes problems

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2017 Ram 3500 Owner Comments (Page 3 of 5)

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problem #52

Nov 022023

3500

  • miles

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

I have less than 60k miles on this truck, and the hydraulic brake module and pump has gone out. Truck has been parked for about 2 years now due to this issue, bc of unreliable brakes. Parts are unavailable.

- Jesup, GA, USA

problem #51

Oct 012023

3500

  • miles
C0020-01 ABS Pump Motor Control - General Electrical Failure

- Muskego, WI, USA

problem #50

Oct 062023

3500

  • miles
When I hit a bump my ABS warning light and my traction control light come on on the dash. My cruise control stops working. Had it scanned and there is an error code C0020-01-ABS PUMP MOTOR CONTROL - motor pump (open recirculation test). - internal electronic failure. It comes on and off more often when hitting a bump. This is apparently common and should be a recall.

- St John’S, NH, USA

problem #49

Jan 142021

3500

  • miles

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

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.

- Duluth , MN, USA

problem #48

Oct 012019

3500

  • miles
Everytime the truck is driven I hear an audible chime multiple times over the trip with corresponding ABS and Traction control lights that say the systems aren't functioning. Multiple times I have experienced full lock up of all wheels while on snowy or wet roads. The chimes and flashing lights always come and go while rarely staying illuminated for more than 5 minutes, however at times will flash upwards of 15 times in a minute. Cruise control is non operational while the lights are on. This problem has been occurring for several years and best I can recall started shortly after 20 thousand miles.

- Abingdon, VA, USA

problem #47

Sep 212023

3500

  • miles
On 32600miles abs and traction control start glitching. Happened to me on the highway pulling a rv and using cruise control, all of the sudden I lost cruise control on 70 mph and ABS with traction lights came on and off several times and end up go away, I stopped in the safe area and check all related parts on the vehicle that related brakes and abs, fluid was up to level all parts, brakes, wiring was good where I was able to see. After I continued to drive, abs did same thing several times, end up abs and traction lights came on and stayed for a while and all of the sudden for no reason came off for several miles. Sims like bad connection or abs module failure.

- Spokane , WA, USA

problem #46

Sep 072023

3500

  • miles

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

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.

- Califon, NJ, USA

problem #45

Oct 112018

3500

  • miles
This vehicle has problems with the ABS Module, they have been replaced 3 times, and now the exact same thing is happening again, it is pulling same code from times before C0020-01 ABS Pump Motor Control General Electrical Failure [brake module] will attach work orders first one 10/11/2018 where module was replaced twice and again on 06/17/20

- Commerce , GA, USA

problem #44

Sep 242023

3500

  • miles
ABS braking system repeat failures of the same part. 68143491AA is the parts number. There is an updated part number 68143491AB that is not available.

- Monessen, PA, USA

problem #43

Aug 022023

3500

  • miles
Antilock brake and traction control stop working randomly. Alarms pop up on Dash board. Seems to happen more when it is humid out. With these safety devices not working the truck is not safe to drive and since the problem is random dealer can not find the cause.

- Gallatin, TN, USA

problem #42

Aug 112023

3500

  • miles

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

ABS and traction control. Is available for inspection. Loss of these functions increases the risk for loss of control. Has been inspected by the dealer. Parts to fix are in high demand and are not available until March of 2024. Warning lamps ABS and the traction control laps are on. First appeared in August 2023.

- Norwalk , IA, USA

problem #41

Apr 272023

3500

  • miles
The front calpher locked up on the passenger front; appx 4 months later (1000) miles the driver brake calpher locked up. Possible fire or accident due to vehicle swerving after locked brake occurred. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer where it was purchased and repaired, cost was $2,191.60 for passenger front. Will pickup today for driver front repair. No warning lights or messages service manager told Chrysler Corp. That the reason this is happening is because the vehicle is not being driven enough, that is the reason given for the failure.

- Portland, TN, USA

problem #40

Sep 062023

3500

  • miles
Abs module keeps going out and now it-??s leaking

- Humble , TX, USA

problem #39

Sep 012023

3500

  • miles
9/1/23 ABS TRACTION CONTROL SERVICE LIGHT, 53959 miles in for service again. 10/7/21 ABS TRACTION CONTROL SERVICE LIGHT 39,025 miles Replaced HCU. 9/5/19 ABS TRACTION CONTROL SERVICE LIGHT 19,864 miles Replaced HCU and ABS control unit. These failures can result in loss of TRACTION and braking control which could lead to collision and bodily harm. These issues were repaired by the dealer and no parts returned for analysis. There is no failure indication until the warning light comes on.

- Alexander, AR, USA

problem #38

Aug 012023

3500

  • miles
Have constant issue with ABS system with skid control. Light on and off when you first start for several miles then every few miles. Had it serviced and still issue

- Travelers Rest, SC, USA

problem #37

Aug 212023

3500

  • miles
ABS and electronic brake controll sysetem lights flash on and off while driving

- Swansboro, NC, USA

problem #36

Jul 202023

3500

  • miles
Truck spun out with my baby in the back seat due to not have abs or traction control due to a abs and hcu failure.

- Boynton Beach, FL, USA

problem #35

Aug 062023

3500

  • miles
The traction control and ABS warning lights come on and go off intermittently without cause. When the lights are on, anti lock braking and cruise control are non functional. The ABS portion of this issue is an extreme safety hazard. This is a known common issue of this year vehicle

- Ste. Genevieve, MO, USA

problem #34

Dec 152022

3500

  • miles
Truck has only 11,500 miles Flashing service anti locking brake system -?"& ABS and anti skid lights also flashing Took to Ram -ABS module needs to be replaced around $1200 to fix

- Alpine, CA, USA

problem #33

Aug 072023

3500

  • miles
I am the second owner of this vehicle. Shortly after purchase (mileage 26,401) the Hydraulic Control Unit (Control for Anti-lock braking system) failed. Dodge dealer installed OEM replacement in March 2022. The same component (Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU)) failed again July 2023. Dodge dealer scheduled service/replacement for August 3, 2023. Upon delivery of vehicle for service I am told Chrysler has blocked dealers from ordering any HCU nor are they to use any current inventory on hand. Chrysler has initiated an "engineering investigation" into these parts and is seeking another manufacturer to supply going forward. Chrysler estimates a part may become available by February 2024. Vehicle is used for towing and has no anti-lock braking system in the mean time. I believe this could pose a safety issue.

- Winston-Salem, NC, USA

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