2007 Dodge RAM 1500 Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 1%of 517 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 134,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2007 Dodge RAM 1500, 1% of the 517 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 134,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Hit a bridge connecting strip , the truck vibrated violently it shook so bad the stuff in the door pouches came out of the pockets. I had to pull over to the side of the road an slow down to 25mph. After that I could only drive 48mph. I was on the interstate when this happened, luckily there was no one beside us, or there would of caused an accident. Chrysler isn't owning up to the problem. The problem has happened about eight times now, I was told it was the stabilizer shock. I had the shock replaced, it would be ok for a wile , then back to the same issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10505207, filed 2013-04, 89,456 miles“While driving back home from work the car lost all power, tried turning starter multiple times and nothing starts but lights on dash board turn on. I have jump start and nothing. Disconnected batteries for 5 mins and nothing. No smoke. No leaks. No burn or fumes smell. No cracking noise when turning key over. Check gauges light , e brake light. And ABS light turn on and remain on when cracking.”
NHTSA complaint #10759301, filed 2015-08, 108,000 miles“Stationary and motion low oil pressure DTC constantly coming active, possibly a ecu faulty or bad software loaded into it.. Steering constantly wanting to sway back and forth when in motion makes truck bounce back and forth from lane lines, had bearings,hub,struts,lower control arms,and rack and pinion replaced still no better if not worse, found that others are having this issue also believe that steering gear box that was installed when truck came from manufacturer is faulty and this is definitely a safety concern.”
NHTSA complaint #11118445, filed 2018-08, 99,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Dodge RAM 1500. While driving approximately 35 MPH approaching a traffic signal, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator flashed. Also, the brakes and power steering seized. The contact coasted the vehicle to the road shoulder. The contact waited a few seconds and, as soon as the vehicle stopped, shifted the gear lever to park and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently approximately 35 times during the course of two years. …”
NHTSA complaint #11083210, filed 2018-04, 160,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 13 | 2% |
| 2011 | 12 | 2% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 | 15 | 2% |
| 2008 | 5 | 1% |
| 2007 | 6 | 1% |
| 2006 | 7 | 1% |
| 2005 | 7 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 2 | 0% |
| 1999 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2007 Dodge RAM 1500
169 complaintsSuspension
69 complaintsElectrical system
62 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
61 complaintsSteering
60 complaintsFuel system
38 complaintsExterior lighting
37 complaintsEngine
35 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
24 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsWheels
21 complaintsSeat belts
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Dodge RAM 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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