2007 Dodge RAM 1500 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 60about this part
- Share
- 12%of 517 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 60 complaints about the steering of the 2007 Dodge RAM 1500, 12% of the 517 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was told the clock spring was the cause of the clicking noise. When the tech got into the steering to replace the clock spring it was not the problem. The problem was the steering column. This could be a safety problem if the steering column should lock up while I was driving my truck. The only way to fix the problem and make my truck safe again was to replace the steering column.”
NHTSA complaint #11046603, filed 2017-11, 90,000 miles“While I was driving 60 miles an hour down 29 south, the vehicle just shut off, no power steering, no ABS brakes, after it came to a complete stop, put it in park, I turned the ignition off, then turned the ignition on and it started up an drove.”
NHTSA complaint #11342181, filed 2020-07, 177,234 miles“Rack and pinion steering failed, fortunately on a side street near a dealership and not on major highway, we reported sudden brake line failure in 2015 on same vehicle - still awaiting response. No warning either issue. We are now extremely concerned.. Recalls were done on 2008-2013 but believe a year was missed! Hope no one was killed or injured. Fortunate now this is 10 year old truck but no warning either instance.. This never should have happened.”
NHTSA complaint #11072165, filed 2018-02, 130,000 miles“Safety recall notice n62/ NHTSA 13v-528 - left tie rod. After going to chrysler for a replacement, I was told that it would take 52 weeks before the Dodge service department will receive the part for replacement. I believe this an acceptable time frame and not acceptable considering that failure of the part as described in the recall notice, could be a high risk event, placing myself and my family at risk.”
NHTSA complaint #10569301, filed 2014-03, 60,000 miles“During normal driving conditions on the interstate 64 in richmond va, I experienced the so called death wobble after going over a bridge expansion joint. The front of my truck began to vibrate and shake uncontrollably. It stopped once the vehicle slowed to approx. 45 MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #10544727, filed 2013-09, 49,000 milesRelated recalls
- 13V528000Nov 6, 2013Chrysler 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…Covers: Dodge RAM 1500 2006–2008, RAM 2500 2003–2008, RAM 3500 2003–2008
Related service bulletins
- 10220411Jun 5, 2013If replacing the steering linkage or drag link inner tie rod assembly at the pitman arm on a vehicle built before Febuary 14 th, 2008, verify that the pitman arm part number is…
- 10041904Aug 9, 2011Dodge: bulletin providing alignment procedures for tie rod ball stud housing for the right and left. Model yrs for cab chassis (reg and mega pickups and 4x4) 2003-2011.
- 10025346Jun 30, 20082003-2008 (dr) ram truck 1500-steering shudder during parking lot or low vehicle speed maneuvers.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 47 | 7% |
| 2011 | 45 | 7% |
| 2010 | 41 | 8% |
| 2009 | 28 | 4% |
| 2008 | 103 | 19% |
| 2007 | 60 | 12% |
| 2006 | 84 | 11% |
| 2005 | 59 | 5% |
| 2004 | 86 | 8% |
| 2003 | 44 | 4% |
| 2002 | 44 | 5% |
| 2001 | 53 | 5% |
| 2000 | 17 | 3% |
| 1999 | 32 | 5% |
| 1998 | 28 | 5% |
| 1997 | 23 | 6% |
| 1996 | 23 | 8% |
| 1995 | 16 | 8% |
| 1994 | 17 | 15% |
| 1991 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2007 Dodge RAM 1500
169 complaintsSuspension
69 complaintsElectrical system
62 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
61 complaintsFuel system
38 complaintsExterior lighting
37 complaintsEngine
35 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
24 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsWheels
21 complaintsSeat belts
16 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Dodge RAM 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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