2007 Dodge RAM 1500 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 61about this part
- Share
- 12%of 517 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 61 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2007 Dodge RAM 1500, 12% of the 517 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,500 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I had heard a grinding sound for a few days only when going in reverse. I was on my way to work and all of the sudden a loud bang happened and I stopped the truck and had to have it towed to the dealership. Repairman said that the rear end differential had exploded. Ive only had this truck financed for four months and now they want $4300 to repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10651430, filed 2014-10, 112,000 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“I was driving, doing 45 MPH speed limit, when all of a sudden the rear end locked up and I went skidding to the side of the road.I exited the truck to see what happened and the center drive shaft was lying on the ground leaking fluid every where. I was lucky that no one hit me from behind and the kids weren't in the truck. I saw a lot of complaints about the same thing happening to others, but a different year truck. Please help”
NHTSA complaint #10733856, filed 2015-07, 123,616 miles“While driving on highway going 55 MPH or above, the rear wheels lock up. There is a campaigne for the same year make and model of this truck campaigne number 06v341000.ive spoken with chrysler on the phone and they told me even though my truck is having the exact problem of this campaigne it does not qualify to be part of it because it was manufactured in canada. They told me I would have to take it to the dealership and pay for diagnosis and repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #10873533, filed 2016-06, 90,000 miles“Three sets of rotors and brakes in two years, 4wd auto light flashing and works intermittently(just started plus electrical noise in dash and heat stops blowing. Sounds like it's going to start on fire. I have to get to work so I have to drive it.(I have five kids a crabby wife and a granddaughter to feed), tie rod on drivers side went bad. So I had everything replaced. I've sunk allot of $$ into it and can't afford another penny. I'm concerned of all the complaints saying the computer goes bad causing the actuator to go bad as well. I hope it lasts long enough. …”
NHTSA complaint #10817469, filed 2016-01, 140,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11010205Oct 30, 2024Plate - Planetary
- 10221097Apr 7, 2021Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during…
- 10220837Mar 10, 2021GEAR MOTOR, Transfer Case The gear motor assembly is shipped in AWD/2WD position. The transfer case needs to be positioned in AWD/2WD position to properly assemble gear motor to…
- 10220471Feb 22, 2021Mechanical rocker arm, intake, 1.7 ratio.
- 10024062Jan 15, 2008Flash: torque converter shudder with coordinated change or 1-2 or 2-3 shift harshness.
- 10021089Jan 15, 2008Torque converter shudder / shift quality improvements / dtc p0732. *kb updated 08-13-07. *kb updated 01/09/08. *nj updated 3/7/08.
- 10022418Jul 21, 20074wd system may not engage or disengage as desired with (serv 4wd) message illuminated.
- 10022531Jun 1, 2007Emissions recall reprogram tipm - transmission default. Totally integrated power module (tipm) was inadvertantly programmed with software that may prevent the transmission from…
- 10021999May 18, 2007Transmission defaults to neutral.
- 10021239Aug 25, 2006Powertrain control module initialization.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 92 | 13% |
| 2011 | 176 | 26% |
| 2010 | 229 | 47% |
| 2009 | 231 | 34% |
| 2008 | 73 | 13% |
| 2007 | 61 | 12% |
| 2006 | 100 | 13% |
| 2005 | 594 | 51% |
| 2004 | 181 | 16% |
| 2003 | 125 | 11% |
| 2002 | 99 | 12% |
| 2001 | 95 | 9% |
| 2000 | 45 | 9% |
| 1999 | 59 | 10% |
| 1998 | 85 | 16% |
| 1997 | 56 | 16% |
| 1996 | 52 | 17% |
| 1995 | 30 | 14% |
| 1994 | 7 | 6% |
| 1993 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2007 Dodge RAM 1500
169 complaintsSuspension
69 complaintsElectrical system
62 complaintsSteering
60 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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