2017 Ram 2500 electrical problems

Filed Sep 21, 2026 · Brakes, Electrical · NC

The HCU is failing. it is a current recall and has been apparently before i even purchased my truck. The abs light is coming on and off. I use this truck everyday but most importantly i use it to transport my kids in what i assumed was a safe vehicle. I spoke with the dealer AND a representative in the recall department for FCA and both told me that there is no remedy and there may never be on. this is 100% UNACCEPTABLE. I dont understand why theres no RUSH to fix an issue that can cause an injury. I have text messages from the dealer service advisor

Filed Jul 29, 2026 · Brakes, Electrical · TX

truck is experiencing the active recall symptoms daily, but the manufacturer is denying a repair due to parts availability. I pull a trailer everyday and I been having break issues the ABS light goes on and off all day, driving on the freeway, streets and even when the truck is on park noise is annoying. Service electronic braking systems is on as well I been almost had accidents and loosing control with my trailer that I don’t feel safe anymore for me and my passengers.

Filed Jul 9, 2026 · Brakes, Driver assistance · SC

It’s been to the dealer several times and they claim the recall part is unavailable and Safety Risk The loss of ABS/ESC/Traction control may cause a vehicle crash without prior warning

Filed Mar 30, 2026 · Airbags, Electrical · CT

At 31,000 mile my horn is no longer working along with my steering wheel controls on the left side of the wheel. Upon researching online it seems these truck have a common issue with clock spring fail. This is concerning because not only does the clock spring provide power to the horn and steering wheel controls, it could also effect the airbag function.

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 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 Oct 4, 2025 · Brakes, Electrical · IN

My truck will lose all throttle response and brakes harder to stop accompanied by a service electronic brake system, service electronic throttle control, and electronic traction control warning. It only happens intermittently and sometimes will go a few weeks before doing it again. (The date below for incident is latest date it happened)

Filed Sep 26, 2025 · Acceleration, Electrical · 178,000 miles · ND

The contact owns a 2017 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to activate the cruise control, the system initially failed to engage. After several attempts, the contact was able to activate the cruise control; however, while attempting to deactivate cruise control, the system failed to disengage. After several attempts the cruise control disengaged. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 18V332000 (Electrical System, Speed Control); but the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 178,000.

Filed Sep 25, 2025 · Driver assistance, Electrical · CA

Illuminated warning lights: The ABS warning light, as well as service messages for the electronic brake control and anti-lock braking system, will turn And off. Check engine light will come on and off. Dinging sound and message on the screen: A persistent, intermittent dinging sound may accompany a flashing message on the instrument cluster indicating a system problem.

Filed Sep 25, 2025 · Brakes, Electrical · MO

This is related to recall C4B/the federal safety agency 24V‑896. The ABS/ESC/Traction control warning lamps come off and on while driving. The recall states that this issue may cause a vehicle to crash without prior warning.