2007 Dodge RAM 1500 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 2%of 517 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the body and structure of the 2007 Dodge RAM 1500, 2% of the 517 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“I had to repair the wheel wells over the tires because the screws and plates used in its manufacture cause dirt and moisture to collect there rather than slide off and that area pre rusted before the rest of the body of the truck it is still rusting because of this defect and I'm losing the back sides of the truck around the rear tires.”
NHTSA complaint #11193190, filed 2019-04, 74,000 miles“It had been raining the night before and when I got ready to leave for work I heard water in the back of the truck. I stopped and opened the back door and found water pooled under the back seat. The rear window was not left opened and I could not determine where the water had entered.”
NHTSA complaint #10482659, filed 2012-10, 43,000 miles“My rearend started making a loud bang noise it felt like someone hit me from behind it's the bearings I was told very dangerous I hope you can help me with this issue”
NHTSA complaint #11209920, filed 2019-05, 74,132 miles“Driving home from night school on a local, rural highway, cross traffic has stop signs... I was northbound at the posted speed limit of 55mph. A 2008 toyota 4runner was waiting on a cross street to go westbound, said car abruptly attempted to cross infront of me. I managed to get my foot to the brakes the instant before impact, estimated speed at impact was 50mph. No air bag deployment. My truck was a total loss. I t-boned the 4runner in the driver door, it was sent rolling, coming to a rest on its driver side 25 feet in front of my RAM 1500 about 60 feet west of the roadway. …”
NHTSA complaint #10572951, filed 2014-03, 60,000 miles“Both of my trucks wheel well are rusting out. Its a 2007 they should not be rusting out from the inside out. Plus the passenger seat belt will not retract..”
NHTSA complaint #10744808, filed 2015-07, 4,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10175743Apr 30, 2020Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
- 10220101Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage…
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169249Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10139595Sep 3, 2014Part Description: Insulator in Lever Assembly - Valve Body - Trans Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and an instruction sheet are now available as a…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 24 | 3% |
| 2011 | 23 | 3% |
| 2010 | 26 | 5% |
| 2009 | 41 | 6% |
| 2008 | 11 | 2% |
| 2007 | 10 | 2% |
| 2006 | 17 | 2% |
| 2005 | 24 | 2% |
| 2004 | 50 | 5% |
| 2003 | 237 | 20% |
| 2002 | 278 | 34% |
| 2001 | 548 | 49% |
| 2000 | 248 | 48% |
| 1999 | 240 | 39% |
| 1998 | 102 | 20% |
| 1997 | 70 | 19% |
| 1996 | 35 | 12% |
| 1995 | 36 | 17% |
| 1994 | 8 | 7% |
| 1993 | 1 | 17% |
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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