2007 DODGE RAM 1500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

701

Owner Complaints

46 Crashes 12 Fires

7

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

13

Service Bulletins

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Investigations

Overview of the 2007 DODGE RAM 1500

The 2007 DODGE RAM 1500 has received a total of 701 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH. 13 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (166 complaints), Electrical System (57 complaints), and Steering (57 complaints).

Recalls for the 2007 DODGE RAM 1500

NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 2007 DODGE RAM 1500, potentially affecting up to 9,524,028 vehicles.

Recall 16V352000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

| 4,648,270 vehicles affected

Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012...

Consequence: These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag...

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Recall 15V313000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

| 4,077,169 vehicles affected

Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage...

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator,...

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Recall 14V795000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

| 54,164 vehicles affected

Defect: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Dakota, and 2006 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles manufactured July 1, 2005, to July 31, 2006 with manual transmissions. The return springs in the clutch ignition interlock switch may break.

Consequence: Broken springs can result in a no-start condition, or cause unintended movement when the ignition is cranked, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch ignition interlock switch, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P80.

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Recall 13V528000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

| 706,664 vehicles affected

Defect: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Dodge RAM 2500 4x4 and 3500 4x4, model year 2007-2008 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis and model year 2006-2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4 trucks manufactured February 12, 2002, through February 13, 2008. The left tie rod assembly may break.

Consequence: A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler notified owners and launched its recall campaign in January 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N62.

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Recall 10E040000 — WHEELS:HUB

| 34,604 vehicles affected

Defect: FEDERAL-MOGUL IS RECALLING CERTAIN CARQUEST, NATIONAL, AND PERCISION BRAND WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS 515073 AND 515073, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT ON MODEL YEAR 2002 THROUGH 2008 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP TRUCKS. THE INBOARD ROLL FORM USED TO MAINTAIN THE HUB ASSEMBLY CAN FATIGUE RESULTING IN NOISE AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION ON THE TWO WHEEL DRIVE (2WD) APPLICATIONS. THE RISK...

Consequence: A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR IF THE WHEEL SEPARATES FROM THE VEHICLE.

Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND TECHNICIANS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED HUB ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 1-877-489-6659.

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Recall 10E013000 — STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN

| 1,500 vehicles affected

Defect: FABTECH IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT PITMAN ARMS, P/NOS. FTS93001 AND FT44039, INSTALLED FOR USE ON CERTAIN 2003 THROUGH 2008 DODGE 2500 4WD, 3500 4WD, AND 1500 4WD MEGA CAB VEHICLES. THE PITMAN ARM CAN FRACTURE AND BREAK AWAY FROM THE STEERING BOX CAUSING TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Consequence: STEERING LOSS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy: FABTECH WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AUTHORIZED INSTALLERS WILL INSPECT FOR DEFECTIVE PITMAN ARM AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 24, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FABTECH AT 1-877-432-2832.

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Recall 07E104000 — VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

| 1,657 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VEHICLES MAY NOT BREAK INTO SMALL PIECES AS EXPECTED OF TEMPERED GLASS AND FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS."

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT(S) MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED BY SHATTERED GLASS.

Remedy: SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS RETAIL CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE GLASS FREE OF CHARGE. RETAIL CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE TOLL FREE AT 1-888-843-2906. SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS AND REIMBURSE WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS FOR CURRENT INVENTORY AND AT A SPECIFIED RATE...

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Owner Complaints for the 2007 DODGE RAM 1500

701 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 DODGE RAM 1500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Air Bags
Complaints: 166 23 Crashes 1 Fire 34 Injuries
Electrical System
Complaints: 57 6 Fires
Steering
Complaints: 57 4 Crashes 1 Injury
Suspension
Complaints: 52 3 Crashes 3 Injuries
Power Train
Complaints: 42 1 Crash 1 Fire 1 Injury
Engine
Complaints: 35 2 Fires
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 31
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 27
Wheels
Complaints: 17
Seat Belts
Complaints: 16 2 Crashes 7 Injuries
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 13 2 Crashes
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 13 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes
Complaints: 12
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 12 1 Fire
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 12
Tires
Complaints: 11 1 Crash 1 Injury
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 11
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 10
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 9
Visibility
Complaints: 8
Structurebody
Complaints: 7 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 6
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 6 1 Crash
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 4 2 Crashes 3 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 4
Equipment
Complaints: 4
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 4
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 3
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 3
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 3
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 3
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 2
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 2
Seats
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Structure
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Suspensionfronthub
Complaints: 2
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 2
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 2
Wheelsrim
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontalpassenger Sideinflator Module
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Equipment Adaptivemobility
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airantilock
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11666533 | SERVICE BRAKES | | N/A miles
Adjustable pedals move side to side 2-3 inches making breaking unsafe by allowing foot to slip off of break onto the accelerator,
#11666533 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
Adjustable pedals move side to side 2-3 inches making breaking unsafe by allowing foot to slip off of break onto the accelerator,
#11629571 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | | 108,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while refueling the vehicle, fuel started spilling out of the fuel filler neck. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who determined that the fuel tank inlet check valve was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 108,000.
#11616445 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
I purchased my 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 truck around May 2022 at a used car lot. It had low mileage so I thought I did great. Immediately after I brought it home, it began to die. I figured it had a really old battery so I purchased a new one. This one would last around 3 days instead of the one day before dying. I would drive it and jump it over and over. I tried to contact the dealer over and over but they would not respond to my calls. I wrote a terrible review about them in Yelp and they contacted me immediately, but when I attempted to schedule a time to drop the truck back off, they stopped responding again. About 9 months later the truck stopped turning over all together. We found that the fuel pump was the issue. It sat for a year until I had it towed to the mechanic, who fixed the fuel pump, but found that the car would only run for a few seconds. He continued to diagnose it, and after weeks, he tells me that there is something terribly faulty with the electrical system, but he is stumped as to what it is. He says he does not see where anyone has tampered with the system at all, but there is something mysterious about the electrical component. I have put so much money into this truck including having to pay insurance and a high monthly payment for a dead truck. Please help me. I can provide documents after I meet with mechanic who still has truck.
#11616445 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | N/A miles
I purchased my 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 truck around May 2022 at a used car lot. It had low mileage so I thought I did great. Immediately after I brought it home, it began to die. I figured it had a really old battery so I purchased a new one. This one would last around 3 days instead of the one day before dying. I would drive it and jump it over and over. I tried to contact the dealer over and over but they would not respond to my calls. I wrote a terrible review about them in Yelp and they contacted me immediately, but when I attempted to schedule a time to drop the truck back off, they stopped responding again. About 9 months later the truck stopped turning over all together. We found that the fuel pump was the issue. It sat for a year until I had it towed to the mechanic, who fixed the fuel pump, but found that the car would only run for a few seconds. He continued to diagnose it, and after weeks, he tells me that there is something terribly faulty with the electrical system, but he is stumped as to what it is. He says he does not see where anyone has tampered with the system at all, but there is something mysterious about the electrical component. I have put so much money into this truck including having to pay insurance and a high monthly payment for a dead truck. Please help me. I can provide documents after I meet with mechanic who still has truck.

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Safety Rating for the 2007 DODGE RAM 1500

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 DODGE RAM 1500 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 DODGE RAM 1500

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 13 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2007 DODGE RAM 1500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

WB-D-14-23 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

MOPAR: ON SOME PICK UP TRUCKS, AN EXTENDED WARRANTY HAS BEEN ISSUED ON FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE. MODEL 2007-2008 RAM 1500. *PE

14-003-14 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

CHRYSLER: RAM 1500 FUEL TANK NEEDS REPLACING, CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE FUEL LEAKAGE WHEN REFUELING VEHICLES. *LJ

08-010-13 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

Fluid Leak From Washer Reservoir (X44 Warranty Extension 5 Years/100,000 Miles (160,000 KMS)) This bulletin involves inspecting and/or replacing the washer reservoir. A customer may have a condition where fluid is leaking from the washer reservoir. On further inspection the technician may find cracks in the reservoir by the washer...

TSB-J05 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

CHRYSLER/DODGE SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE PRAETORIAN CONTROL(PCM) ON CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY NOT BE ABLE TO DETECT A COMPLETELY BLOCKED EGR VALVE OR PASSAGE MAY CAUSE THE ENGINE TO EMIT NITROGEN OXIDES AT LEVELS WHICH MAY EXCEED CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS STANDARDS. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE

08-004 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

2003-2008 (DR) RAM TRUCK 1500-STEERING SHUDDER DURING PARKING LOT OR LOW VEHICLE SPEED MANEUVERS. *PE

2100608 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

FLASH: TORQUE CONVERTER SHUDDER WITH COORDINATED CHANGE OR 1-2 OR 2-3 SHIFT HARSHNESS. *NJ

0300107 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

4WD SYSTEM MAY NOT ENGAGE OR DISENGAGE AS DESIRED WITH (SERV 4WD) MESSAGE ILLUMINATED. *KB

1803507 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TRANSMISSION DEFAULTS TO NEUTRAL. *KB

0200107 — SUSPENSION

WHEN BRAKING THE VEHICLE MAY DRIFT TO ONE SIDE OR EXHIBIT A BODY SHUDDER. *KB

1400306 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

CUMMINS DIESEL DIAGNOSTICS. APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5.9L CUMMINS 24-VALVE DIESEL ENGINE. *KB

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 DODGE RAM 1500

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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