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2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Engine problems

Owners have filed 51 complaints about the 2007 Dodge Ram 1500's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 10% of all its complaints, most recently on August 30, 2024. They describe 0 crashes, 3 fires and 0 injuries. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Complaints
51
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Engine complaints

Engine & coolingFire

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 2500. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for both an oil change and to have the vehicle serviced for NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V352000 (Air Bags). The contact was later informed that there was another recall on the vehicle for NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V641000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part for the repair was not available. An appointment was then made to bring the vehicle back to the dealer on a later date for service. A few days later while the contact's husband was...

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driving at 80 MPH with a horse trailer attached to the vehicle, the vehicle caught fire. The contact's husband managed to pull over and extinguish the fire. A police report was filed. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer where it remained their possession. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 256,000.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 11611864
Engine & cooling

My truck went into anti-theft mode for no apparent reason and stranded me on a hot day in a parking lot. The engine would not run for more than 2 seconds.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11595870
LightsAirbagsEngine & cooling

The air bag light is on and it has a recall the lights behind the gages went out and the engine has a knock at times

Filed Incident Exterior lighting · Air bags · EngineNHTSA 11502546
Visibility & wipersEngine & cooling

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.

Filed Incident Visibility · EngineNHTSA 11434217
Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, exhaust fumes were present inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact indicated that the failure was caused by the exhaust manifold bolts shearing off, causing exhaust fumes to leak from the exhaust system into the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 185,000.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11431575
Transmission & drivetrainAcceleration & cruise controlEngine & cooling

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would not accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact also stated that the vehicle would not reverse whenever the pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with the transmission needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 232,575.

Filed Incident Power train · Vehicle speed control · EngineNHTSA 11423007
Electrical systemEngine & coolingFuel system

My fuel pump quit while using my truck! Traced it back to the fuse box. Integrated fuse is to blame. I can not fix this due to availability of the part. And price! Normally you have a relay to change! But no! Ideas???

Filed Incident Electrical system · Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11351877
SteeringTransmission & drivetrainEngine & cooling

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.

Filed Incident Steering · Power train · EngineNHTSA 11342181
Engine & coolingFuel system

Sometimes when you stop at a red light or stop sign and then try to go the truck dies especially after getting gas and sometimes happens when turning to the right. We have taken it to the dodge dealership several times for this problem but they haven't fixed it. We have a lifetime warranty but they haven't fixed it. The date at the bottom is the last time it happened but it has been happening for a few years and the dealership in tyler, texas has not fixed it.

Filed Incident Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11233545
Engine & cooling

Motor started making a knocking noise after getting gas and sounds has broke in motor and is making a tapping noise bad

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11164141
Electrical systemEngine & coolingFire

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. The contact looked under the hood and noticed that the wiring, air conditioning line, hoses, and other components behind the alternator assembly were damaged. The dealer (golling chrysler dodge jeep ram, 2405 s telegraph rd, bloomfield hills, mi 48302, (248) 334-3600) was notified and stated that there were no recalls. The manufacturer was notified of the fire. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin and failure mileage were not available.

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11141830
Engine & cooling

Typical bolts sheared off inside the block and an exhaust manifold leak causing a tick. This the 2nd dodge ram that I have owned. Both have had the exact same problem (my previous truck had I twice(!) While I owned it). If you look at any number of online forums you will see that I am about the millionth person that has had this same problem happen. Literally every single one of these has this problem. Apparently dodge has released a statement (though I can not confirm) stating that the combination at the exhaust manifold of cast iron, aluminum, and weak bolts makes this happen over & over again. This should be a recall and dodge should have to fix this.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11130805
Engine & coolingFuel system

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 1500. After refueling the vehicle and driving slow speeds, the vehicle stalled. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to call nhtsa. The failure mileage was 38,314. The vin was not available.

Filed Incident Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11084938
Electrical systemDriver assistanceEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 35 mph approaching a traffic signal, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator flashed. Also, the brakes and power steering seized. The contact coasted the vehicle to the road shoulder. The contact waited a few seconds and, as soon as the vehicle stopped, shifted the gear lever to park and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently approximately 35 times during the course of two years....

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The contact called port jeff chrysler, jeep,dodge, ram in port jefferson station, new york and was advised to take the additional keys off of the key ring. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Electronic stability control (ESC) · EngineNHTSA 11083210
Engine & cooling

While driving down hill, engine started making unusual loud noises and vibration. Complete loss of power and engine oil was spilling. Mechanic said piston rod broke.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11079202
Engine & cooling

Tsb# 18-003-08, I have had this oil sending unit replaced 2 times within one year and dodge has a tsb out there to fix it. Although my warranty is out of date this is a huge safety issue. When the switch starts to fail the unit sends a message to the on board computer to turn on the check gauges light and reduces the rpms and stalls out the vehicle. Dodge has a tsb to address this problem but refuses to do it without charging. Dodge knew this issue well before the vehicle was out of warranty but did not notify the...

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owners to address the issue. It has now become a safety issue with my truck and nearly causing 2 crashes. I have asked dodge via chat to approve the update to my on board computer tsb# 18-003-18 and they refuse. I don't see how they can force the customer to pay $100 plus to fix an issue that they should have taken care of regardless. I have now had to pay 100's to replace a oil sending unit that no longer works with the trucks computer due to defective software used by dodge..

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11074985
SuspensionElectrical systemEngine & cooling

I'm not starting from the complete beginning I'm starting from when it place the worst took to dodge cuz I had dying problems stalling out if I was driving to and from work mind you I drive 600 miles at a time one direction way home one night vehicle stalls out pulled to side of the interstate the vehicle starts back get down the road and it just stutters a little so I keep going get done with a little further they completely dies while I'm going through north carolina to tennessee the gorge as they call it no...

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place on the side of the road semi beside me semi behind me no pull off to the left either hit a pot hole truck dies luckily in running about 90 mile an hour put the truck in neutral crank it no crank no start crank it again it starts popping in gear scared as hell get to the nearest gas station in worries that something else is going to happen to the truck trying to make to safe place I finally make it home truck did that couple more times on the way and stall out. I took it to dodge and they said it was the tipm well have them fix it got the truck back no fix there they did get two codes for the tipm problem on that day ended up being the ignition coils all of them had to be replaced prior to all this I had already been having stalling problem not dying chrysler dealer in greensboro north carolina look at my truck fan diagnostic said it was low amperage or something like that can't remember you can get ahold of him if you would like so they said replace the alternator and the battery so I did then the story I just stated took place. Now again location greensboro north carolina going across intersection rear end goes out the only reason the truck even moved anymore is because it's 4-wheel drive I drove it almost 5000 miles like that before I could afford a new rear end to put in here. I could keep going but the problems of this year model. Multiple dates

Filed Incident Suspension · Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11021390
Engine & cooling

While driving my vehicle down the road the valve seat dropped out of the head into the cylinder causing catastrophic engine damage the valve cover seal blue off oil poured onto my heated exhaust manifold nearly catching on fire smoking almost causing accidents on the road.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10984791
SteeringBrakesEngine & cooling

2007 Dodge ram 1500 after getting fuel every stop or turn truck without warning stalls no power. Truck will hesitate but start no codes have come up and changing gas and fuel system showed no signs or failure dealers have no answer

Filed Incident Steering · Service brakes · EngineNHTSA 10979968
Acceleration & cruise controlEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 1500. While accelerating from a stop, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart on the first attempt, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body failed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer again, but they were unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000.

Filed Incident Vehicle speed control · EngineNHTSA 10939238
SteeringBrakesEngine & cooling

Driving vehicle at 55 mph on expressway applied the brake and the truck stalls. It also will stall at stop signs and red lights no codes come up and truck restarts. Letting off the brake pedal the truck will avoid stall very dangerous situation.

Filed Incident Steering · Service brakes · EngineNHTSA 10875381
SteeringTransmission & drivetrainEngine & coolingFuel system

I purchased my vehicle 7 days ago. I have discovered a dangerous issue that only presents itself immediately after refueling. At low speeds in, turning, or while maneuvering through traffic the truck will chug and then die. Leaving my vehicle without power steering and little braking ability. It happened twice after fueling friday, and then again three times after fueling today. Two of the three times I was in heavy traffic and was almost in a collision by unsuspecting drivers behind me. The third time I was...

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turning onto a sharp on ramp to merge into traffic. Thankfully it died at the bottom of the ramp and not at the top where I would have been in traffic. And thankfully my wife wasn't driving, because without power steering her and my two daughters would have likely straightened out the on ramp and found themselves at the bottom of a steep bank. If this would happen while crossing a busy intersection a collision would be highly likely with fatalities for sure. The problem lasts for about the fist ten to fifteen miles of driving, and dies at lower speeds 0-25 mph. I have read about nhtsa investigations into other chrysler vehicles presenting the same issues, and where the warranties have been extended on the fuel tanks to resolve the issue. These warranties must be extended to the 2007 dodge ram 1500 as well in order to resolve this issue before someone is caught in traffic and killed.

Filed Incident Steering · Power train · Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 10791690
Engine & cooling

When key is hit (such as with knee) engine will turn off. Same as gm problem. When brought to attention of dealer, was told they could replace ignition switch at my expense.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10789781
AirbagsAcceleration & cruise controlEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 1500. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle made a loud revving noise. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road and was able to restart the vehicle. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed the there was an acceleration failure. The vehicle was not repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact received notification of...

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nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 02/05/16*lj updated 02/10/16.*Jb

Filed Incident Air bags · Vehicle speed control · EngineNHTSA 10788562
Electrical systemDriver assistanceEngine & cooling

While driving back home from work the car lost all power, tried turning starter multiple times and nothing starts but lights on dash board turn on. I have jump start and nothing. Disconnected batteries for 5 mins and nothing. No smoke. No leaks. No burn or fumes smell. No cracking noise when turning key over. Check gauges light , e brake light. And abs light turn on and remain on when cracking.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Electronic stability control (ESC) · EngineNHTSA 10759301

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