2017 Ram 2500: Brake abs failure
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2017 2500 report: brake abs failure. CarComplaints.com lists 8 owner complaints, average mileage 70,050 miles.
NHTSA has 515 owner complaints for the 2017 2500 in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11770142 (filed 10/09/2026): “The contact owns a 2017 ram 2500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 24v896000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the local dealer was contacted. the contact stated that the ma…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11767660 (filed 09/29/2026): “The contact owns a 2017 ram 2500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 24v896000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that while driving and releasing the accele…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace ABS module and hcu (4 reports) replace ABS control module (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Pads and rotors are a common DIY job with hand tools and a jack; ABS/hydraulic faults need a scan tool. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $890 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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