2017 Ram 1500 Brake Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are brake problems on the 2017 Ram 1500?
100 owners have reported brake problems on the 2017 Ram 1500, 11% of all complaints for this year and the 5th most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 22,000–85,000 miles. No recall covers this problem.
100 complaints 11% of all 2017 complaints 39,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (20 of 100). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Brakes complaints by the year the problem happened.
Brakes complaints by 1500 year
Related recalls
No recall covers brake problems on the 2017 Ram 1500. See all 13 recalls for this year.
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Other 2017 Ram 1500 problems
Common questions
What are common 2017 Ram 1500 brake problems?
Complaints most often name the control unit / module, ABS warning light and wheel speed sensor / tone ring.
At what mileage do 2017 Ram 1500 brake problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 22,000–85,000 miles. The middle value is about 39,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2017 Ram 1500 brake problems?
NHTSA lists no recall for this problem on the 2017 Ram 1500. If you have the problem, file a complaint at nhtsa.gov so it is counted.
Which 1500 year has the most brake complaints?
The 2016 1500, with 280 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.