2007 Dodge RAM 3500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 210 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 240miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2007 Dodge RAM 3500, 1% of the 210 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 240 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“Purchased van from dealer. While driving the next day, front brakes started to squeal rather loudly. This continued and got louder....the van sounded like a school bus. I took the van over to the dealer because now there was a lot of brake dust on the front tire rims. I was informed that this was a problem and I couldn't be helped with the issue. My brakes are wearing down quickly and squeal loudly. There is so much brake dust that my rims look black if not washed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10777742, filed 2015-09, 240 miles“Loaded at 18000 lbs gvw while towing a tandem axle trailer the vehicle died. Upon losing all electrical power the engine died causing the loss of power assisted brakes and power assisted steering. Fortunately the speed of the vehicle was around 5 MPH. I'm 6 foot tall and over 200 lbs and I was unable to steer the vehicle to the side of the parking area. Upon leaving the vehicle I immediately smelled electronics burning. I opened the hood and immediately disconnected the positive post of the totally integrated power module (tipm). …”
NHTSA complaint #10714959, filed 2015-05, 117,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Dodge RAM 3500. The contact stated that the vehicle had two computers fail and was on the path of losing another. He also stated that the windshield wipers would remain upright and dump all the windshield wiper fluid on the windshield, causing poor visibility. In addition, the engine would completely shut down without warning while driving 60 MPH. The vehicle would also move without the engine running and the key in the ignition. The contact further stated that the brakes and turn signals would malfunction. The dealer stated that nothing could be done. …”
NHTSA complaint #10214069, filed 2008-01, 1 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11034393Jun 26, 2026Trac-Rite Operation Diagnosis, Chatter, Shudder, Moving From A Stop And Turning
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 14 | 4% |
| 2011 | 11 | 5% |
| 2010 | 9 | 6% |
| 2009 | 5 | 5% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 13 | 5% |
| 2005 | 9 | 5% |
| 2004 | 8 | 4% |
| 2003 | 5 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 9% |
| 2001 | 13 | 10% |
| 2000 | 5 | 9% |
| 1999 | 15 | 14% |
| 1998 | 20 | 19% |
| 1997 | 17 | 14% |
| 1996 | 38 | 31% |
| 1995 | 28 | 26% |
| 1994 | 18 | 26% |
| 1993 | 5 | 25% |
| 1992 | 3 | 30% |
Other parts of the 2007 Dodge RAM 3500
88 complaintsAir bags
36 complaintsSuspension
31 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsTires
9 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Dodge RAM 3500
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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