2007 Dodge RAM Problems
- Complaints
- 17filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 59,436miles, 13 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 Dodge RAM (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2007 Dodge RAM. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 4 complaints (24% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and engine (2). 13 of the complaints include a mileage, and 46% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 59,436 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 4 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the driveshaft and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes2 12%
- Engine2 12%
- Exterior lighting2 12%
- Body and structure2 12%
- Electrical system1 5.9%
- Engine cooling1 5.9%
- Equipment1 5.9%
- Fuel system1 5.9%
Also reported: Suspension (1), Tires (1).
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “The contact wanted to use the following complaint that was emailed to NHTSA. Shift cable on 2007 Dodge RAM big horn edition comments: my husband and I recently had our RAM serviced the plastic yes plastic clamp holding the shift cable either broke or fell off the cable came to rest on the muffler the heat from the muffler burnt the cable and caused it to snap I feel this is a design flaw and a possible safety hazard what if this happened while my husband was driving? …”
NHTSA complaint #10427776, filed 2011-09, 59,436 milesBrakes: “The brake light on my truck had come on. I had taken the truck into the dealership to investigate the cause. This week while hauling a trailer behind the truck, the whole break caliper fell off of the truck. The bolts had not broken, but were simply gone. I had no brakes at all, almost causing a wreck. The dealership and chrysler were both contacted regarding the problem. The response was that brakes are not covered past 18,000 miles. The issue with the truck is not due to normal wear and tear. The brake shoes are in good condition. The brake mechanism simple fell off of the truck. …”
NHTSA complaint #10241630, filed 2008-09, 36,000 milesEngine: “The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that after operating the windshield wipers, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart but the contact was unable to use the wipers and drive at the same time. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 137,008.”
NHTSA complaint #11434217, filed 2021-09, 137,008 milesExterior lighting: “The contact owns a 2007 Dodge RAM. The contact stated that whenever she activated a turn signal, the opposite signal would illuminate. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were 74,000. Updated 09/11/12 updated 09/13/2012”
NHTSA complaint #10468963, filed 2012-08, 74,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
46% of the 13 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 36,000 and 74,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 07V413000Sep 12, 2007Power train › Driveline › DriveshaftCovers: Dodge RAM 2007
On certain two wheel drive trucks equipped with manual transmissions, the front driveshaft yoke may break under certain driving conditions.
Recall details for the 2007 Dodge RAM → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 4 on record; the latest 4 are shown.
- 10032788Sep 12, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Jeep/chrysler/dodge: flash; driveability improvements. This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the powertrain control module (pcm) with new software. *pe updated 11/15/13.
- 10033546Feb 2, 2010Fuel system, Engine cooling. Dodge: electronic fuel control actuator (fca) available for service/new diagnostics available for dtc p0251. Engine surges at idle or mil illumination. Further investigation may identify dtc…
- 10031004Jun 13, 2009Engine cooling. Dodge: revised diagnostic and repair procedures for dtc p2262-turbocharger boost pressure not detected-mechanical. Recent pcm calibration updates have improved the robustness to this dtc through…
- 10023197Sep 25, 2007Engine cooling. 2007 - 2008 (dh/d1) ram truck - cummins 6.7l - excessive exhaust soot accumulation.
Other model years of the Dodge RAM
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27 | 10,025 | 5 | — | — | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Falling |
| 2009 | 9 | 43,992 | 5 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2008 | 25 | 25,000 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Falling |
| 2007 | 17 | 59,436 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2006 | 25 | 36,470 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 40 | 22,500 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2004 | 58 | 37,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2003 | 53 | 38,750 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2002 | 116 | 37,827 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 318 | 45,000 | 9 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2000 | 147 | 63,000 | 6 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 366 | 78,000 | 9 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1998 | 483 | 74,000 | 13 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 398 | 80,000 | 7 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 625 | 81,500 | 10 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1995 | 611 | 102,398 | 12 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 469 | 125,254 | 18 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1993 | 54 | 111,275 | 0 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 58 | 87,000 | 1 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 51 | — | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 23 | 17,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1989 | 28 | — | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1988 | 22 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1987 | 18 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1986 | 18 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1985 | 10 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Dodge RAM model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 Dodge RAM have?
NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2007 Dodge RAM as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2007 Dodge RAM is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 4 complaints (24% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.
Has the 2007 Dodge RAM been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2007 Dodge RAM reported?
Among the 13 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 59,436 miles and the middle half falls between 36,000 and 74,000 miles; 46% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.