Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Ram 2500
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Ram 2500 has 12 NHTSA recall campaigns and 699 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V010000 Side Curtain Air Bag Inflators May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V896000 Loss of ABS/Traction Control from Module Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V347000 Tailgate May Open Unexpectedly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V021000 Steering Linkage May Separate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18E096000 Incorrectly Machined Steering Knuckle may Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V486000 Tailgate May Open Unexpectedly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V332000 Cruise Control cannot be Cancelled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V100000 Vehicle May Rollaway NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V824000 Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V821000 Vehicle May Rollaway NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V562000 Water Pump Leak may cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V499000 Wheels may Fracture Causing Rapid Air Loss NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes 413 complaints
- Electrical System 121 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 97 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 72 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 63 complaints
- Steering 49 complaints
Of the 699 complaints on file, 12 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 699 complaints, owners report 10 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$9,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Ram 2500 has frequent brake and electrical system issues, as evidenced by high complaint counts. Multiple recalls, including on critical components like the transmission and airbags, indicate potential reliability concerns. While it can perform robust tasks, owners might face recurrent repairs and maintenance challenges over five years.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| service brakes | 30,000–60,000 miles | $300–$700 | very common |
| electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $250–$600 | common |
| steering linkage | 60,000–90,000 miles | $150–$500 | occasional |
| water pump | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$800 | occasional |
| transmission | 80,000–120,000 miles | $700–$2,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes every 5,000 miles
- Replace air filters every 15,000 miles
- Brake inspection and pads replacement annually
- Coolant replacement every 5 years
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Tire rotation and alignment annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Squealing brakes or longer stopping distances
- Faulty dashboard lights or electronics
- Unresponsive or erratic steering
- Coolant leaks under the vehicle
- Metallic noises from transmission
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Ram 2500 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.