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2017 Ram 2500 brakes complaints

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Filed Mar 31, 2026 · Brakes, Driver assistance · OH

Stellantis cant get the part to fix my vehicle. its been over a year. they keep telling me no fix. This is crazy!!!

Filed Mar 27, 2026 · Brakes · 103,800 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2017 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Mar 25, 2026 · Brakes · OR

ABS service light and traction control light keeps coming on. I have taken the vehicle to the dealer only to have the code erased and sent on my way because there is no remedy for this recall. This is unacceptable as a safety recall. Im tired of the light and the dinging coming on constantly plus loosing my abs/ traction control. Mopar needs to do better before someone gets killed!!!

Filed Mar 25, 2026 · Brakes · 117,000 miles · GA

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 contact stated that the cruise control function became inoperable after warning lights were illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available and informed the contact that parts were available for the 3500 series vehicles. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.

Filed Mar 23, 2026 · Brakes · 21,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2017 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted but was unable to provide a date for parts availability. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and confirmed that the part was not yet available for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 21,000.

Filed Mar 21, 2026 · Brakes, Engine · RI

My 2017 Ram 2500, 6.4L Hemi experiences warning lights which I'm told is caused by intermittent PCM failure. I'm told this can cause the truck to stall while in motion, refuse to start, or enter "limp mode". This amounts to a possible unsafe condition that can put myself and passengers at risk of property damage, bodily injury or worse. I brought the truck to Priority Automotive of Westerly, LLC on March 9, 2026 for diagnosis. Their diagnosis (attached) recommended replacing the PCM to correct (possibly), "...intermittent internal short(s)". Cost of the repair is $2,012.42. Subsequently, I contacted customer care at Stellantis (866‑726‑4636) and was given Case #[XXX]. I was told to make an appointment at the aforementioned dealership and call them the day before the appointment, so they could send a representative to the dealership for examination. I did exactly that to no avail. No one from Stellantis even contacted the dealership on the appointment date. I called them to find out what happened, only to find out (from a supervisor) that they are not offering assistance in the matter. Additionally, the truck is currently under recall #C4B/the federal safety agency 24V‑896 (PCM related) and, to-date, I'm told the part is still not available after more than a year since the recall. I've owned Dodge Rams for over 27 years and find the situation unsafe and totally unacceptable. I'm also aware that many other owners of the 2017 Ram 2500 6.4L experience PCM/ECM issues, causing no-start conditions or stalling, and have reported them alongside braking system complaints. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Mar 5, 2026 · Brakes · 78,000 miles · AR

The contact owns a 2017 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle skidded for approximately 25 feet. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that due to the failure, another vehicle was almost rear-ended. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with HCU failure. The contact was informed that the HCU needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that parts were not available to repair the vehicle. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.

Filed Mar 5, 2026 · Brakes · 110,000 miles · VA

The contact's husband owns a 2017 Ram 2500. The contact discovered that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The ABS and "BRAKE" warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that due to the brake warning light being illuminated, the vehicle would not be able to pass an upcoming State Inspection. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

Filed Mar 3, 2026 · Brakes · NV

Nov 27, 2024 Manufacturer Recall Number: C4B - the federal safety agency Recall Number: 24V‑896 Recall Status: Recall Incomplete, remedy not yet available from RAM dealer as they say the parts are still not available to remedy this safety recall for my vehicle. How much longer do i have to wait for this to be fixed? It has been 1 year and 3 months now since recall was issued.

Filed Mar 2, 2026 · Brakes · MO

The contact owns a 2017 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V896000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Feb 25, 2026 · Brakes, Driver assistance · SC

ABS System Module/System Brake Failure Unsafe and Can not drive anymore The problem was produced December 5, 2024 and they have refused to fix the recall. The problem has been inspected by several local dealerships as well as team Dodge ram and Chrysler Corporation There is warning lights that actually accelerate and go off every 60 seconds as you’re driving. This has been going on for years and it was like this four days to five days after we drove off the car lot and we paid $40,000 for this truck..

Filed Feb 23, 2026 · Brakes, Driver assistance · FL

Nov 27,2024 Manufacturer Recall Number: C4B the federal safety agency Recall Number: 24V‑896 Recall Status: Recall Incomplete, remedy not yet available RAM unable to remedy this safety recall for my vehicle

Filed Feb 19, 2026 · Acceleration, Brakes · CA

The HCU for my truck failed and was replaced 6/25/2021. It failed again 12/2024 but before it could be replaced a recal for the HCU came out with the warning "The loss of ABS/ESC/Traction control may cause a vehicle crash without prior warning" Now the warning light keeps coming on and going off with the alarm sound as I drive. It also turns off the cruise control. This has been going on for well over a year with no date for a fix of something that can cause a crash without prior warning. There doesnt seem to be any urgency to fix something that can cause such a big problem. I have no choice other than to keep driving my truck hoping for the best. Any help with this is most appreciated. Thank you for your time, G. May

Filed Feb 17, 2026 · Brakes · 10,135 miles · MI · crash

The contact owns a 2017 Ram 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired on two occasions under warranty and under extended warranty due to the brake failure. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Â The contact stated that the ABS and the traction control warning lights were illuminated, along with a dinging sound. The contact stated that the warning lights had caused the 4WD and cruise control modes to become inoperable. Additionally, the contact stated that while her husband was driving 65 MPH, a deer jumped in front of the vehicle. The driver depressed the brake pedal, but the brakes locked up, and the vehicle failed to stop in time and hit the deer. The air bags did not deploy. There was no injury sustained. The driver's side fender, the bumpers and brackets, and the headlights were damaged. The driver taped up the damaged parts and was able to drive away from the scene. The vehicle was taken to an auto collision repair shop, where it was repaired for the damage sustained during the incident. No police report was filed. LaFontaine Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fenton (16555 Silver Pkwy, Fenton, MI 48430) was contacted and confirmed that the recall part was unavailable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired for brake failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,135.

Filed Feb 4, 2026 · Brakes, Electrical · SC

C4B 2017 Ram D2 DD DF DJ DP Hydraulic C / Not Available We are at Risk everyday Yes Confirmed Recall and Problem Yes inspected by Ram Dealer & CarMax The warning lights and the noise constantly goes off and they’ve been happening since a few days after we purchased the vehicle and the dealership that we purchased, the vehicle knew about the problem and never fixed it until this recall which they’re still not fixing for us. I am going to file a lemon lawsuit. Unless they solve this issue. $40,000 Vehicles should not have these issues. The brakes are locking up and almost crashed several times . I can forward the receipt from the dealership, but it’s not letting me upload it on this page.

Filed Jan 28, 2026 · Brakes · 174,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2017 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V896000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the audible warning chime activated unintendedly, and the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated. Additionally, during the failure the cruise control feature was inoperable. The failure mileage was 174,000.

Filed Jan 27, 2026 · Brakes · MO

My ABS light has been on for 2 years. It was previously diagnosed as the ABS pump/module. The parts were on backorder. The C4B Recall came out over a year ago. There is still no parts available. My truck is at the dealer right now and they said they can't do anything with the Recall. I figured they could at least verify the failure and put in an order for the part. This a big safety issue for tons of RAM owners as most of us bought these trucks to tow and haul heavy equipment, trailers etc.. I am on several forums and everyone wants to get these repairs completed.

Filed Jan 27, 2026 · Brakes · TX

Hello, I received a recall notice "C7B" from FCA. Checking with my dodge dealer they said it has been completed. Problem is I never had this done. FYI, I have had past problems with this break system and it had been replaced I think 3 time, but no recall had been issued before all this. Anyway I contacted FCA and they now have given me the updated recall notice called C4B with no resolution or repairs and referred me to arbitration.

Filed Jan 26, 2026 · Brakes · 114,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2017 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving downhill, the brake pedal became inoperable, with the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard with a chatter while the brake pedal was depressed. The contact forcefully depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, parts were not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000.

Filed Jan 25, 2026 · Brakes · TX

HCU issue. My traction control light is on and dealer said some of the 2017 rams were covered but not mine. I looked it up and there was a recall for the HCU’s

Filed Jan 21, 2026 · Acceleration, Brakes · TX

While driving the anti-skid anti-lock failure light flashes with an audible warning. This has routinely been happening since early 2025, with the only local dealer advise is to rapidly depress the gas pedal with the key on (engine off). There’s been zero advancement to provide remedy to date. When I ask the dealer, he says “we haven’t been notified yet of parts being available. You’ll be notified when we get to okay. This is in reference to safety recall 24V‑896.

Filed Jan 20, 2026 · Brakes · 116,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2017 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer when the recall notification was received; however, the contact was informed that the parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 116,000.

Filed Jan 16, 2026 · Brakes, Driver assistance · IN

I have called & been to Fletcher Chrysler in Franklin, IN and they said that there is still no remedy/fix for the brake recall on my vehicle. I use it to tow our 5th Wheel & am seriously worried about towing it in the Spring, as well as daily driving in around. It has now been 14 months and there still is no repair for this Recall issued in Nov 2024.

Filed Jan 14, 2026 · Brakes · VA

Received a re-call letter from FCA US LLC back in November of 2024 stating there was a re-call for the HCU which will affect the ABS as well and the ESC. ( Letter attached). Upon receiving the letter, I immediately ( with a day) starting calling around to dealerships to get it fixed, and not one was able to help me. Stating the part isn’t available, which was odd as I just received the letter. So I was thinking maybe I called to soon. I called once a month, every month since November 2024. Thinking this would be enough time to find the part, or find a new company or have the part fabricated some how? After months of no luck, I called Mopar/ Fiat. I was told the company that makes the part is no longer in business and when I asked about any other company making this part, no one was able to give me an answer or even another option for getting the re-call fixed. So, that leaves no solutions to get it fixed. Not to mention the chance of failure ( safety) and that fact that it’ll affect my trucks trade-in value. I have been patiently waiting, but nothing seems to be happening. No one is in a rush to find a solution. This is disheartening, as I have been a loyal Ram owner for 10+ years ( 3 trucks in total).

Filed Jan 13, 2026 · Brakes · 75,000 miles · NH

The contact owns a 2017 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the ABS warning light illuminated. The contact added that the vehicle drove as intended. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to parts not being available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

Filed Jan 12, 2026 · Brakes · NY

The contact owns a 2017 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The hydraulic control unit warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the manufacturer had not provided a remedy for the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue; the contact attempted to contact the manufacturer; however, the manufacturer was not responding. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Jan 10, 2026 · Brakes · GA

I was pulling my gooseneck trailer with equipment on it and had to stop quick because car pulled out in front of me an when I pushed the brake pedal it was very hard to push an my exhaust brakes did not come on an I noticed check brakes light an anti trac light were both on.exhaust brake was turned on in full exhaust an exhaust light on dash showed it to be on but exhaust brakes did not start working so I had ended up leaving the highway an going through a ditch so I wouldn't hit the vehicle in front of me an hurting or killing someone or myself,luckily it wasn't a steep ditch so I was able to make it down to the service road down below without any injuries or damages to my truck or trailer or equipment, I've call several times once I recieved the recall notice about hydraulic brake problem on my truck an all they tell me is call back later no parts available to fix the recall problem, it's been a year now an still no parts,I haven't pulled my trailer since that happend and it's very inconvenient an costly not being comfortable about pulling trailer an not being able to stop,I very seldom drive the truck at all just to local store about a mile from the house,out in the country with none or little traffic, how long is ram going to be able to say no parts available, I think the government should tell them its been a year an you still haven't fixed the trucks they should have to buy them back an the higher average resale price or give us another truck.

Filed Jan 7, 2026 · Acceleration, Brakes · MO

This is in regards to Recall #C4B for the ABS/HCU failure on my 2017 RAM. This recall was issued over a year ago in November of 2024, but Stellantis has yet to DO ANYTHING and can't even tell us when a remedy will be available. I have asked my local dealership and get the same answer, NOTHING!!! The parts must be available, because the dealership told me that I could purchase the part from them and pay them to install it. But, I would have to then wait to get reimbursed from Stellantis once the recall is "remedied". Two problems with this; 1) I don't have the $1500+ to spend on this, and 2) I don't trust them to ever pay me back! But, this does tell me that they have the parts. Plus, they have no trouble making and selling new vehicles with parts that don't have this safety failure. Can you make them prioritize this recall and take car of the thousands of RAM trucks with this safety issue. BTW, last month my brother-in-law was driving my truck on I-25 through Denver, CO. He hit an icy spot and lost traction causing him to go into a 360 spin. God was looking over him because he did hit anything or anyone. THIS WOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED IF THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM WOULD HAVE BEEN WORKING. STELLANTIS CAME VERY CLOSE TO BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR HIS DEATH!!!

Filed Jan 5, 2026 · Brakes · CA

2017 Ram 2500 Laramie Crew Cab , 4x4, 6.7 Liter Cummings A/T. Receiving a “Service Electronic Brake System Soon” warning light intermittent after start up since at least since June 2025. Code reader advises to replace “HCU” Hydraulic Control Unit, ABS Module. My vehicle was produced 03/2017, however the ram recall is from vehicles produced from April 2017. Seems they are excluding other production vehicles for the recall replacement of the improved ABS HCU Module.

Filed Jan 5, 2026 · Brakes · FL

The contact owns a 2017 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while driving from Kentucky to Florida at an undisclosed speed, while pulling into a parking lot, the brake pedal was depressed, and the driver’s side brake caliper locked up and blew the seals out. The vehicle was towed from Northern Alabama to Florida after the failure. The contact stated that the brakes and the caliper were replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that recently, while at a stop sign and attempting to make a left turn, the vehicle lost traction control and ESC functionality and spun around and almost went into a ditch. The contact stated that the manufacturer and the dealer were notified of the failure, but were unable to provide information on when parts would be available for the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

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