2017 Ram 3500 · symptom sheet
ABS light on
- 156owner reports
- 43,000median miles
- $1,000median quote
- 2involved a crash
Newest report Sep 28, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
156 of the 192 reports of brake wear on the 2017 3500 describe ABS light on.
Part of Brakes grind, pulse or wear early (192 reports) · also: brake light on
Tick what matches of 156 reports
ABS light on on other 3500 years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them. Model years with too few reports of it for a sheet: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2026.
What this problem usually is
This is the narrower sheet inside brake problems for the anti-lock brake (ABS) warning light. What separates it from the wider brake sheet is that most owners here aren't describing worn pads or grinding. They're describing a light, and often a list of features that quit along with it.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the ABS module (57 reports) and the ABS pump (20 reports).
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the brakes covers the 2017 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
The hydraulic control unit (HCU) may fail, which can cause the anti-lock brake (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC), and traction control systems to fail.
All 13 recalls on the 2017 Ram 3500, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the brakes on the 3500
Loss of brake performance. Closed mar 3, 2025.
What owners paid
6 of the 156 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $800 to $1,200.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 24,000 and 66,000 miles, from the 56 reports that gave a mileage.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 2 service bulletins or notices for the 2017 Ram 3500 that deal with this problem. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Flash: Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the ABS module with the latest software available. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination.
Brake Pedal Sensor For vehicles with DTC's P0572 or C0042, or complaints of brake lights staying on or cruise control not setting, please use wiTech to check the Brake Pedal Home Position setting and actual pedal resting position under brake pedal status in ...
What owners wrote
“Recall on anti lock brake system been on wait list for over a year and Ram is not even attempting to fix my truck I have called and talk to Jessica with Ram back in October of 2025 was told part would be available in February of 2026 still no part I have no cruise control and my auto start wonât work with the lights on the dash I donât know what else to do I just want my truck fixed”
Filed Aug 10, 2026
“See Attached Letter federal safety recall #c4b/nhtsa 24v-896 paid to have repairs done over two years ago the part was the old defect one took months to get paid still waiting for new improved part for 2017 and 2018 ram pickups alarm sounds and light flashes different times this is a anti lock back part and is a safety hazard in winter. please contact fca us llc and get this problem taken care of”
Filed Mar 12, 2026
“While driving loss of abs/traction control. Loss of cruise control. Audible distraction ding while driving with warning messages.”
Filed Mar 5, 2026
“No cruise control, ding ding ding no traction control ding ding ding no abs ding ding ding”
Filed Jan 5, 2026
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 2 of 156 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
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