8.5

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
3,589 miles

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2017 Ram 3500 electrical problems

electrical problem

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2017 Ram 3500 Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #8

Oct 312022

3500

  • miles

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

ABS Pump Motor Control electrical failure. Bad ABS pump and module.

- Howe, TX, USA

problem #7

Jun 282021

3500

  • miles
Front turn signals, driver side headlight, passenger side fog light all went out at the same time. Tested bulbs and all are good. Message on dash said they were out and yes they were. Checked grounds all good. Found the big plug under fuse box moved it around and lights came back on. Connectors are very lose in the plug we will we need to change harness?

- Berlin, VT, USA

problem #6

Jun 072021

3500 8-cyl

  • miles
2017 Dodge Ram 3500. Consumer stated they have experienced numerous issues with vehicle from, power steering, electrical and fuel pump issues. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING A HARD TICKING NOISE IN THE ENGINE. THE LIFTERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED OR THE ENGINE REPLACED.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #5

Sep 252018

3500

  • 15,000 miles

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

I have a Ram 3500 towing a 15 000 lbs camper with the factory integrated brake controller will not stop my camper. Less than 30 mph there is very little stopping with the system set on all max settings. I have spoke with Ram, /dealer and was told system is working as designed. There are a lot of people complaining about the same thing all over the web. Ram should be made to fix this before somebody gets killed if it has not already happened. There is another complaint on your site saying the same thing

- Apalachin, NY, USA

problem #4

Jul 252019

3500 6-cyl

  • 30,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ram 3500 cargo van. The contact stated that the vehicle's tire pressure monitoring system failed. The tire pressure monitoring indicator remained illuminated and provided an incorrect tire pressure reading. The contact took the vehicle to several independent mechanics to have the tire pressure monitoring system inspected. The mechanics were able to repair the tire pressure monitoring system sensor; however, the repair did not correct the failure. The contact placed new tires on the vehicle and had the tire store check the tire pressure monitoring sensor. The tire store was able to reset the tire pressure monitoring system indicator; however, the repair did not correct the failure. The tire pressure monitoring system indicator illuminated and remained lit. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 30,000. The consumer stated the vehicle goes back to the dealer for repair on 09/25/2019.

- Jamestown, CA, USA

problem #3

Dec 122018

3500

  • 55,000 miles
The electric fan went out after 1year just over 50,000 miles and it seems it happening on enough vehicles that the fan is on back order. The daytona Dodge dealership misdiagnosed radiator and replaced it, and refused to reimburse after it was checked and found to be good. This might have made installing fan easier. I mentioned this in case it's a on going practice.

- Bismarck, ND, USA

problem #2

Jun 222018

3500

  • miles
The trailer brake controller have been little to no trailer braking power at low speeds.

- Augusta, GA, USA

problem #1

Feb 102018

3500

  • 500 miles
From a dead stop or trying to merge in traffic when hitting the accelerator there is a 2 to 3 second hesitation no power at all, then takes off. This is very dangerous afraid this is going to cause an accident. I have noticed a lot of people on the web talking about it, they are calling it a dead pedal. How many people does it take to make this a recall.

- North Las Vegas, NV, USA

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