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2007 Dodge Ram

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Oct 17, 2024
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Mar 13, 2009
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 17 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2007 Dodge Ram, most frequently naming the powertrain (other), engine and body & structure categories. 4 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 4 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Powertrain (other)315.0%
  • Engine315.0%
  • Body & structure210.0%
  • Brakes210.0%
  • Exterior lighting210.0%
  • Visibility210.0%
  • Other / unspecified15.0%
  • Electrical15.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

4 campaigns cover this model year

View all 4

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
09E009000

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

Mar 13, 2009
1,364 units potentially affected
The defect: CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 1,364 WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULES, P/N 55077098AJ, SOLD DURING THE 2008 AND 2009 CALENDAR YEAR FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT ON MY 2002-2009 DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS. THESE WIPER MODULE ASSEMBLIES MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO WATER INTRUSION THAT COULD RESULT IN PARTIAL OR COMPLETE LOSS OF WINDSHIELD WIPER CAPABILITY.
The risk: WHEN THE WIPER SYSTEM FAILS, THE OPERATOR WILL HAVE REDUCED VISIBILITY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MODULE ASSEMBLIES WITH VENTED WIPER MOTOR HOUSINGS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
CHRYSLER LLCManufacturer number J11View on NHTSA.gov
09E001000

STEERING:LINKAGES

Jan 13, 2009
18,000 units potentially affected
The defect: CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 18,000 AFTERMARKET STEERING LINKAGES USED FOR SERVICE ON SOME MY 2003 THROUGH 2008 DODGE RAM HEAVY DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE SUBJECT LINKAGES MAY EXPERIENCE DRAG LINK INNER TIE ROD TO PITMAN ARM BALL STUD FRACTURE, ALSO, THE STEERING LINKAGE DAMPER ATTACHING BRACKET MAY YEILD AND SHIFT ON THE LINKAGE. THE PART NUMBERS OF THE AFFECTED ASSEMBLIES IS 52122362AA THROUGH 52122362AD.
The risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND THE RESTRICTED ABILITY TO TURN THE VEHICLE IN ONE DIRECTION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING LINKAGE DRAG LINK INNER TIE ROD END ASSEMBLY, AND INSPECT THE STEERING LINKAGE DAMPER BRACKET FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 6, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
CHRYSLER LLCManufacturer number H46View on NHTSA.gov
07V413000

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Sep 12, 2007
1,498 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN TWO WHEEL DRIVE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, THE FRONT DRIVESHAFT YOKE MAY BREAK UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS.
The risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVESHAFT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONManufacturer number G32View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

View all 17
Fuel system
Filed Oct 17, 2024

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram. The contact stated when refueling the vehicle, the fuel did not enter the fuel tank as intended, however, the fuel spilled out onto the ground. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the repair was not eligible for coverage under the warranty program SB-10056513-6651, which had a similar failure description. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.

NHTSA ID
11620442
Incident
Oct 17, 2007
Mileage
3,000 mi
Engine
Filed Aug 30, 2024
Fire reported

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 2500. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for both an oil change and to have the vehicle serviced for NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V352000 (Air Bags). The contact was later informed that there was another recall on the vehicle for NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V641000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part for the repair was not available. An appointment was then made to bring the vehicle back to the dealer on a later date for service. A few days later while the contact's husband was driving at 80 MPH with a horse trailer attached to the vehicle, the vehicle caught fire. The contact's husband managed to pull over and extinguish the fire. A police report was filed. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer where it remained their possession. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 256,000.

NHTSA ID
11611864
Incident
Aug 16, 2024
Mileage
256,000 mi
EngineVisibility
Filed Sep 24, 2021

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that after operating the windshield wipers, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart but the contact was unable to use the wipers and drive at the same time. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 137,008.

NHTSA ID
11434217
Incident
Sep 1, 2021
Mileage
137,008 mi
Engine
Filed Sep 3, 2021

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, exhaust fumes were present inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact indicated that the failure was caused by the exhaust manifold bolts shearing off, causing exhaust fumes to leak from the exhaust system into the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 185,000.

NHTSA ID
11431575
Incident
Sep 1, 2016
Mileage
185,000 mi
Exterior lighting
Filed Aug 2, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE RAM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER SHE ACTIVATED A TURN SIGNAL, THE OPPOSITE SIGNAL WOULD ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 74,000. UPDATED 09/11/12*LJ UPDATED 09/13/2012 *JS

NHTSA ID
10468963
Incident
Aug 2, 2012
Mileage
74,000 mi
Powertrain (other)
Filed Sep 28, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT WANTED TO USE THE FOLLOWING COMPLAINT THAT WAS EMAILED TO NHTSA. SHIFT CABLE ON 2007 DODGE RAM BIG HORN EDITION COMMENTS: MY HUSBAND AND I RECENTLY HAD OUR RAM SERVICED THE PLASTIC YES PLASTIC CLAMP HOLDING THE SHIFT CABLE EITHER BROKE OR FELL OFF THE CABLE CAME TO REST ON THE MUFFLER THE HEAT FROM THE MUFFLER BURNT THE CABLE AND CAUSED IT TO SNAP I FEEL THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW AND A POSSIBLE SAFETY HAZARD WHAT IF THIS HAPPENED WHILE MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING? ALSO A PLASTIC CLAMP COULD EASILY BREAK AGAIN AND WE WOULD BE SUBJECT TO ANOTHER COSTLY REPAIR I GOT IN TOUCH WITH DODGE AND THEY WILL NOT ASSIST I WAS TOLD THAT THERE ARE A LOT OF PLASTIC PARTS ON VEHICLES I WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE PLASTIC CLAMP WAS DAMAGED AND THEREFORE THEY COULD NOT HELP WITH A REIMBURSEMENT I AM ANGRY NOW THAT DODGE BASICALLY WOULDN'T LISTEN TO MY CONCERNS SO I DECIDED TO WRITE NHTSA ALL I CAN SAY IS IF THIS HAPPENS AGAIN AND MY HUSBAND AND/OR I ARE HURT OR WORSE AS A RESULT DODGE WILL BE FACE A LAWSUIT JUST STATING THE FACTS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,436.

NHTSA ID
10427776
Incident
Sep 12, 2011
Mileage
59,436 mi
ElectricalExterior lightingVisibility
Filed Sep 18, 2011

MULTI SWITCH MALFUNTIONS WHILE DRIVING WITH HEAD LIGHTS ON...THE HEAD LIGHTS GO OUT..THE WIPERS WILL QUIT ALSO. *TT

NHTSA ID
10425948
Incident
Jul 5, 2011
Mileage
45,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Feb 8, 2011

2007 RAM TRUCK. CONSUMER STATES BRAKE MALFUNCTION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE DEALERSHIP AFTER ALMOST REAR ENDING ANOTHER VEHICLE, BECAUSE THE BRAKE MALFUNCTIONED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. ON DECEMBER 15, 2010, THE BRAKES FAILED AGAIN WHILE HAULING A TRAILER. THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE TRUCK AND THE TRAILER AND CAME CLOSE TO CAUSING A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THE NEXT DAY, THE TRUCK WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIND A PROBLEM. *JB

NHTSA ID
10380681
Incident
Nov 18, 2010

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

SB-18-009-09REVA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

JEEP/CHRYSLER/DODGE: FLASH; DRIVEABILITY IMPROVEMENTS. THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES SELECTIVELY ERASING AND REPROGRAMMING THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) WITH NEW SOFTWARE. *PE UPDATED 11/15/13. *PE

SB-14-001-10

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

DODGE: ELECTRONIC FUEL CONTROL ACTUATOR (FCA) AVAILABLE FOR SERVICE/NEW DIAGNOSTICS AVAILABLE FOR DTC P0251. ENGINE SURGES AT IDLE OR MIL ILLUMINATION. FURTHER INVESTIGATION MAY IDENTIFY DTC P0251-CP3 PUMP REGULATOR CONTROL-DIESEL. IF P0251 IS PRESENT, FOLLOW THE DIAGNOSTICS IN THIS SB. IF OTHER DTC'S ARE PRESENT, REPAIR AS NECESSARY BEFORE PROCEEDING FURTHER. MODEL RAM TRUCK. *PE

SB-09-002-09

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

DODGE: REVISED DIAGNOSTIC AND REPAIR PROCEDURES FOR DTC P2262-TURBOCHARGER BOOST PRESSURE NOT DETECTED-MECHANICAL. RECENT PCM CALIBRATION UPDATES HAVE IMPROVED THE ROBUSTNESS TO THIS DTC THROUGH UPDATED DIAGNOSTIC STRATEGIES. *PE

07037

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

2007 - 2008 (DH/D1) RAM TRUCK - CUMMINS 6.7L - EXCESSIVE EXHAUST SOOT ACCUMULATION. *NJ

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Dodge Ram by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2011041—
2010275159.7
2009961—
2008254156.1
2007Viewing174049.2
2006254046.7
2005405053.1
2004587261.0
2003537159.0
20021166158.4
200131814162.0
200014711163.4
199936613056.1
199848317057.4
199739811565.2
199662514966.6
1995611161066.9
1994469221366.6
1993541247.9
1992582153.5
1991513258.5
1990230044.4
1989280042.6
1988220042.6
1987180029.9
1986180049.3
1985100041.8
1984200—
1983100—
1982000—
1981200—
1980000—
1979300—
1977200—
1976100—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.