MYRModel Year Report

2007 Dodge RAM 1500

● Typical for this model
2007 Dodge RAM 1500
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
517
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 2007

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

33% of complaints

Complaints per year

1991: 7 complaints 1991 1992: 0 complaints 1993: 6 complaints 1994: 116 complaints 1994 1995: 213 complaints 1996: 298 complaints 1997: 361 complaints 1997 1998: 520 complaints 1999: 610 complaints 2000: 513 complaints 2000 2001: 1,112 complaints 2002: 815 complaints 2003: 1,171 complaints 2003 2004: 1,097 complaints 2005: 1,169 complaints 2006: 792 complaints 2007: 517 complaints 2007 517 2008: 554 complaints 2009: 670 complaints 2010: 485 complaints 2011: 688 complaints 2012: 697 complaints 2012 2014: 1 complaint
1991: 7 complaints 1991 1992: 0 complaints 1993: 6 complaints 1993 1994: 116 complaints 1995: 213 complaints 1995 1996: 298 complaints 1997: 361 complaints 1997 1998: 520 complaints 1999: 610 complaints 1999 2000: 513 complaints 2001: 1,112 complaints 2001 2002: 815 complaints 2003: 1,171 complaints 2003 2004: 1,097 complaints 2005: 1,169 complaints 2005 2006: 792 complaints 2007: 517 complaints 2007 517 2008: 554 complaints 2009: 670 complaints 2009 2010: 485 complaints 2011: 688 complaints 2011 2012: 697 complaints 2014: 1 complaint 2014
1991: 7 complaints 1991 1992: 0 complaints 1992 1993: 6 complaints 1993 1994: 116 complaints 1994 1995: 213 complaints 1995 1996: 298 complaints 1996 1997: 361 complaints 1997 1998: 520 complaints 1998 1999: 610 complaints 1999 2000: 513 complaints 2000 2001: 1,112 complaints 2001 2002: 815 complaints 2002 2003: 1,171 complaints 2003 2004: 1,097 complaints 2004 2005: 1,169 complaints 2005 2006: 792 complaints 2006 2007: 517 complaints 2007 517 2008: 554 complaints 2008 2009: 670 complaints 2009 2010: 485 complaints 2010 2011: 688 complaints 2011 2012: 697 complaints 2012 2014: 1 complaint 2014

2007: 517 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19917
19920
19936
1994116
1995213
1996298
1997361
1998520
1999610
2000513
20011,112
2002815
20031,171
20041,097
20051,169
2006792
2007517
2008554
2009670
2010485
2011688
2012697
20141

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

33% · 171 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and inflator module.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Airbag did not deploy. ACM signaled deployment but airbags did not inflate. Need assistance in finding out why the airbags did not fire. Det.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-03-21

Wfe was involve in a wreck where air bags did not deploy. She hit women that did not stop at stop sign. Dodge RAM 2007 was totaled completely. Truck was recalled and james hodge dealership supposedly fixed bags but that was passenger side.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-31

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-03-17

Suspension

14% · 71 reports

Most commonly citing front and hub.

CRASHINJURY

Power train

12% · 64 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and driveshaft.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Electrical system

12% · 63 reports

Most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and fuses and circuit breakers.

FIRE
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Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge RAM 1500. While the vehicle was parked briefly, an internal fire occurred. The air conditioning line to the compressor had a hole in the rubber and melted due to the fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-10-22

Also filed under Engine

On the evening of August the 18TH I went to a convenience store approximately 1 mile from my home. I did smell an odor of something burning when I exited the truck but it dissipated quickly.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-09-08

Temp went high. Stopped temp went down then check engine followed by over heating and electrical burning. Engine quit and could not shift to park or nutural while smoke rolled out from engine compartment.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-07-23

Steering

12% · 61 reports

Most commonly citing tie rod assembly and linkages.

CRASHINJURY
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2007 Dodge RAM 1500 mega cab 4X4 with previous recall for front steering linkage drivers side tie rod snapped while driving making me loose control of the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-02-10

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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    2008-01-15Visibility07E104000 Certain curved tempered replacement glass manufactured by hangzhou safety glass ltd and supplied to safelite by auto temp inc., identified as DOT-430, and sold for use on certain domestic and…

    Remedy: Safelite will notify its retail customers and replace the glass free of charge. Retail customers can contact safelite toll free at 1-888-843-2906. Safelite will notify its wholesale customers and…

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    2010-05-24Steering10E013000 Fabtech is recalling certain aftermarket replacement pitman arms, p/nos. Fts93001 and FT44039, installed for use on certain 2003 through 2008 Dodge 2500 4WD, 3500 4WD, and 1500 4WD mega cab vehicles.

    Remedy: Fabtech will notify owners and authorized installers will inspect for defective pitman arm and replace if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on May 24, 2010. Owners may contact…

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    2010-09-15Wheels10E040000 Federal-mogul is recalling certain carquest, national, and percision brand wheel hub assemblies, p/nos 515073 and 515073, sold for use as replacement equipment on model year 2002 through 2008 Dodge…

    Remedy: Federal-mogul will notify owners of record and technicians will replace the affected hub assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began on September 15, 2010. Owners may contact federal-mogul…

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    2014-01-17Steering13V528000 Chrysler 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 and model year 2006-2008 Dodge RAM 1500…

    Remedy: Chrysler notified owners and launched its recall campaign in January 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N62.

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    2014-06-11Preliminary evaluationClosed 2015-03-02 Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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    2014-10-20Audit queryClosed 2016-05-16 Chrysler's execution of 13V-528 & 529
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    2015-02-24Engineering analysisOpen Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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    2015-03-27Electrical system14V795000 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Dakota, and 2006 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles manufactured July 1, 2005, to July 31, 2006 with manual transmissions.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch ignition interlock switch, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

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    2015-06-08Air bags15V313000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and...

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners.

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    2017-03-27Air bags16V352000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company.

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    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2007 Dodge RAM 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 171 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 71 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 64 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 07E104000 · Visibility
  • Recall 10E013000 · Steering
  • Recall 10E040000 · Wheels
  • Recall 13V528000 · Steering
  • Recall 14V795000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 15V313000 · Air bags
  • Recall 16V352000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2007 Dodge RAM 1500 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Dodge RAM 1500 is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Dodge RAM 1500?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Dodge RAM 1500 have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.