MYRModel Year Report

2007 Dodge RAM 3500

◆ Worse than typical
2007 Dodge RAM 3500
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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
210
Recalls
14

Campaigns on file for 2007

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Steering

42% of complaints

Complaints per year

1991: 4 complaints 1991 1992: 10 complaints 1993: 20 complaints 1994: 70 complaints 1994 1995: 108 complaints 1996: 124 complaints 1997: 125 complaints 1997 1998: 105 complaints 1999: 104 complaints 2000: 58 complaints 2000 2001: 130 complaints 2002: 44 complaints 2003: 286 complaints 2003 2004: 214 complaints 2005: 196 complaints 2006: 257 complaints 2007: 210 complaints 2007 210 2008: 173 complaints 2009: 105 complaints 2010: 150 complaints 2011: 225 complaints 2012: 365 complaints 2012
1991: 4 complaints 1991 1992: 10 complaints 1993: 20 complaints 1993 1994: 70 complaints 1995: 108 complaints 1995 1996: 124 complaints 1997: 125 complaints 1997 1998: 105 complaints 1999: 104 complaints 1999 2000: 58 complaints 2001: 130 complaints 2001 2002: 44 complaints 2003: 286 complaints 2003 2004: 214 complaints 2005: 196 complaints 2005 2006: 257 complaints 2007: 210 complaints 2007 210 2008: 173 complaints 2009: 105 complaints 2009 2010: 150 complaints 2011: 225 complaints 2011 2012: 365 complaints
1991: 4 complaints 1991 1992: 10 complaints 1992 1993: 20 complaints 1993 1994: 70 complaints 1994 1995: 108 complaints 1995 1996: 124 complaints 1996 1997: 125 complaints 1997 1998: 105 complaints 1998 1999: 104 complaints 1999 2000: 58 complaints 2000 2001: 130 complaints 2001 2002: 44 complaints 2002 2003: 286 complaints 2003 2004: 214 complaints 2004 2005: 196 complaints 2005 2006: 257 complaints 2006 2007: 210 complaints 2007 210 2008: 173 complaints 2008 2009: 105 complaints 2009 2010: 150 complaints 2010 2011: 225 complaints 2011 2012: 365 complaints 2012

2007: 210 complaints

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YearComplaints
19914
199210
199320
199470
1995108
1996124
1997125
1998105
1999104
200058
2001130
200244
2003286
2004214
2005196
2006257
2007210
2008173
2009105
2010150
2011225
2012365

Known problem areas

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

Steering

42% · 89 reports

Most commonly citing tie rod assembly and hydraulic power assist system.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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I was driving on the ih 45 service in houston, tx. Without warning the right tierod end fell off. This caused the truck to make a hard left turn hitting a metro buss. It was towed to clear lake Dodge where I purchased it.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-17

Steering yes it is available for inspection upon request The steering becomes so out the vibration becomes so violent that you can NOT HOLD THE WHEEL you have to pull over anyone driving could be in danger including vehicles around you with how...

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-13

When hitting a bump or dip in the road at 65 MPH or higher the steering wheel begins shaking violently. I'm told it is referred to as the "Death wobble".

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-06

Also filed under Suspension

Air bags

17% · 36 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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Tl*the contact owns a 2007 Dodge RAM 3500. The contact stated that the cruise control would not turn off while she was driving 65 MPH. She lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-07-30

Also filed under Vehicle speed control

Suspension

15% · 31 reports

Most commonly citing front and rear.

Electrical system

11% · 24 reports

Most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and front underhood.

CRASHFIRE
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My 2007 Dodge RAM 3500 suddenly lost all electrical and engine power when slowing for a red light on US27 4LANE at somerset, ky. I was towing a equipment trailer and was able to steer around traffic and get stopped on shoulder.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-10

2ND time that the a/c compressor motor has stuck and engine started smoking...also EGR has been a problem as well as air bags and emergency brake no longer holds the vehicle...

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-20

Engine

8% · 17 reports
CRASHFIRE
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Smoke started coming from the hood. I opened the hood and the engine had caught fire

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-01-29

While towing a fifthwheel trailer I noticed smoke in the cabin and stopped the truck. Upon opening the hood I found a fire at the firewall on the right side behind the engine.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-04-17

Safety timeline

14 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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    2006-10-02Power train06V341000 On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with automatic transmissions, the software programmed into the powertrain control module can cause a momentary lock up of…

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module free of charge. The recall began on October 2, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

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    2006-10-10Visibility06V380000 Certain trucks fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 111, "Rear view mirrors". The right outside rear view mirror glass has a curved (Convex) mirror…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the right outside convex mirror glass with a flat mirror glass free of charge. The recall began on October 10, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

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    2007Complaint volume 210 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2007-03-12Suspension07E009000 Certain lki enterprises, inc., brand name superlift suspension, pitman arms sold as replacement equipment for 2003-2007 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 4X4 light trucks. Due to inadequate heat treatment…

    Remedy: Lki will notify owners and replace the pitman arm, if necessary. The recall began on March 12, 2007. Owners may contact lki at 1-800-551-4955.

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    2007-11-12Fuel system, gasoline07V472000 On certain cab/chassis pickup trucks equipped with an optional 23 gallon fuel tank, the fuel tank straps were improperly manufactured and could separate. This can cause the fuel tank to loosen and…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank retention straps and fasteners free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

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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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    2008-08-15Trailer hitches08V344000 Knapheide is recalling 108 my 2006-2008 pro series truck beds equipped with an icc bumper which included a provision for a ball hitch. There may be an insufficient weld attaching the hitch channel…

    Remedy: Knapheide will offer two remedies to its customers: (1) for those customers who do not use the hitch, the hitch will be removed from the truck bed and replaced with an icc bumper; or (2) for those…

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    2009-01-26Engine and engine cooling08V641000 Chrysler is recalling 108,429 my 2007-2008 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with 6.7L diesel engines. A silencer pad can sag and contact the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler.

    Remedy: Dealers will add a bracket to support the engine compartment silencer pad adjacent to the EGR cooler. The recall is expected to begin during December 2008. Owners may contact Chrysler at…

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    2009-12-31Equipment09V434000 E-n-g mobile system is recalling certain model year 2008 Chevrolet W5500, model year 2007-2009 Dodge 3500, model year 2009 mighty mover, model year 2006-2009 Ford e-250, e-350 and e-450, model…

    Remedy: E-n-g mobile system will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired by carrier free of charge. Please see carrier's defect report 09E-053. The safety recall is expected to begin during…

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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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    2011-10-03Steering11V350000 Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 4X4, manufactured from February 14, 2008, through March 28, 2011; model year 2008-2011 Dodge RAM 3500 cab chassis 4X2…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the tie rod ends for relative orientation and replace the left outer tie rod as required and perform a front end toe alignment as needed. This service will be performed free of…

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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 3500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 89 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 36 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 31 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06V341000 · Power train
  • Recall 06V380000 · Visibility
  • Recall 07E009000 · Suspension
  • Recall 07V472000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 07E104000 · Visibility
  • Recall 08V344000 · Trailer hitches
  • Recall 08V641000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 09V434000 · Equipment
  • Recall 10E013000 · Steering
  • Recall 11V350000 · Steering
  • 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 3500 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Dodge RAM 3500 is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Dodge RAM 3500?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 42% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Dodge RAM 3500 have?
14 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.