Are there recalls for 2017 Ram 3500 collision avoidance or ABS problems?

NHTSA lists no related recalls for the Collision Avoidance & Cameras area on the 2017 Ram 3500.

How common are these problems on the 2017 Ram 3500?

NHTSA recorded 16 complaints in this area for the 2017 model year, about 5% of the 310 total complaints filed for that year.

At what mileage do these issues typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for this problem area is 50,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.

Is the 2017 Ram 3500 worse than other years for this issue?

The 2018 Ram 3500 has more complaints in this area (62, 8% share) than 2017's 16 complaints (5% share), while most other years show far fewer reports.

Did these ABS complaints lead to any crashes?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires or injuries tied to complaints in this area for the 2017 Ram 3500.

2017 Ram 3500 Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems

NHTSA logged 16 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2017 Ram 3500, 5% of that year's 310 total complaints. Most reports describe ABS/traction control failures rather than camera issues, with median failure mileage at 50,000 and one crash reported.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints: 16; 5% of 310
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 50,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report

ABS and traction control warning lights flash intermittently while driving, sometimes with an audible chime and loss of cruise control.
Owners report a hydraulic control unit (HCU) or ABS control module failure, often confirmed by dealers or independent shops as trouble code C0020-01.
Some drivers describe reduced or near-total loss of braking ability during sudden stops or on downhill grades, including while towing a trailer.
Cruise control, park sense, and trailer brake gain settings deactivate or become inaccessible when the ABS/traction control lights come on.
One complaint describes a sudden acceleration event that led to a crash, though this was linked to engine/throttle control rather than the ABS system.
Repeated dealer visits are reported due to backordered ABS/HCU replacement parts, with the fault recurring after temporary fixes.

When 2017 Ram 3500 collision avoidance system complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 1, 2022, latest Apr 15, 2026.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2022 to Apr 2026; peak Nov 2023 (4).

Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2017 Ram 3500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by 3500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20130 (0%)
20141 (0%)
20150 (0%)
20164 (3%)
201716 (5%)
201862 (8%)
20192 (1%)
20204 (3%)
20214 (6%)
20223 (2%)
20230 (0%)
20242 (5%)
20259 (21%)

Frequently asked questions

Are there recalls for 2017 Ram 3500 collision avoidance or ABS problems?: NHTSA lists no related recalls for the Collision Avoidance & Cameras area on the 2017 Ram 3500.
How common are these problems on the 2017 Ram 3500?: NHTSA recorded 16 complaints in this area for the 2017 model year, about 5% of the 310 total complaints filed for that year.
At what mileage do these issues typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for this problem area is 50,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
Is the 2017 Ram 3500 worse than other years for this issue?: The 2018 Ram 3500 has more complaints in this area (62, 8% share) than 2017's 16 complaints (5% share), while most other years show far fewer reports.
Did these ABS complaints lead to any crashes?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires or injuries tied to complaints in this area for the 2017 Ram 3500.