Complaint 2200533
2017 RAM 1500 • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • incident Apr 23, 2026
- Complaint ID
- 2200533
- Make
- RAM
- Model
- 1500
- Model Year
- 2017
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Incident Date
- Apr 23, 2026
- Date Received
- Apr 25, 2026
- Data As Of
- Jul 1, 2026
Complaint Summary
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Owner Narrative
Timeline of issues: 04/11/2026 â Vehicle purchased 04/16/2026 â Brakes began grinding 04/18/2026 â Vehicle developed starting issues 04/19/2026 â Brake system parts (pads, rotors, calipers) ordered due to failure 04/23/2026 â Parts received; same day 4WD was tested and confirmed not functioning properly (dashboard indicates engagement but front wheels do not engage) 04/24/2026 â Complete brake failure occurred due to caliper failure These issues occurred immediately after purchase and indicate the vehicle had significant pre-existing mechanical defects at the time of sale. The 4WD system also does not function correctly despite indicating engagement, and the braking system failed completely shortly after purchase.
Owner-submitted narrative on file with NHTSA. Complaint narratives are self-reported and have not been verified.
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