2017 Ram 2500 Electrical System Problems
The 2017 Ram 2500 has 124 electrical system complaints, 18% of all complaints for the year, with one fire and no crashes or injuries reported. Median mileage at failure is 50,697 miles. A related recall (18V332000) covers software issues on this system.
- Electrical System complaints
- 124
- 18% of 693
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 50,697 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- A wire pinched near the spare tire shorted out and started a fire while the truck was parked.
- The engine died without warning while driving downhill, with reported loss of brakes and steering.
- The vehicle stalled or would not start after sitting, with no dash lights and a long delay before the key was recognized.
- The transmission became stuck in another gear when shifting to park, and the key stuck in the ignition.
- Dashboard warnings for the electronic braking system, ABS, and traction control appeared along with a disabled cruise control.
- A software reprogram performed for a recall caused the seat belt alert to stop functioning.
When 2017 Ram 2500 electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 16, 2017, latest Sep 21, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2017 Ram 2500
- NHTSA 18V332000May 17, 2018Electrical System4,815,661 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
Electrical System complaints by 2500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many electrical system complaints does the 2017 Ram 2500 have?
- NHTSA lists 124 electrical system complaints for the 2017 Ram 2500, which is 18% of all 693 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2017 Ram 2500 electrical system?
- Yes. Recall campaign 18V332000, reported May 17, 2018, covers software issues in the electrical system and involves a dealer software flash on the engine or powertrain.
- At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2017 Ram 2500?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 50,697 miles for electrical system complaints on this model year.
- Did the 2017 Ram 2500 electrical issues cause any fires or injuries?
- NHTSA records one fire tied to electrical system complaints on the 2017 Ram 2500, with no crashes or injuries reported.