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2007 Ram 3500 Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2007 Ram 3500 with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (3) and the steering (2). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 2016 for the alternator / generator / regulator. For comparison, the 2008 has 4.

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AFar fewer problems than a typical 3500 year, for its age

#263 most complained-about 2007 vehicle

Complaints
6
Recalls
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Most common 2007 Ram 3500 problems

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2007 Ram 3500 recalls 1

Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do

Electrical system: alternator / generator / regulator

16V73900074,811 vehicles affected

The problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Charger Police vehicles, 2007-2013 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2013 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2013 RAM 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a 220 amp alternator that may suddenly fail.
The risk
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator with a revised alternator, free of charge. The recall began on December 23, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S68.

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6 complaints about the 2007 Ram 3500

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

SteeringElectrical systemLights

Steering components broke when turning the truck around, this happened 30 miles up a Forest service rd. while out sightseeing. Had to be towed a long way ($1200) for the towing. and the steering repair for $1150.00, if this would have happened at speed when we were towing our camper it would have been terrible. This truck has no off-road usage other than for snow. Head light low beam on the drivers side stopped working, traced the wire back to the TIPM and there is no power coming out for this wire. Reading up on...

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this issue it seems to be a very standard problem in 2006 and above trucks. This should be a recall item as it can cause serious problems when driving at night or in bad weather. I have seen that the Tipm has been recalled on only certain models, this makes no sense to me. There were no warnings on either of these failures. The TIPM headlight problem is in the Dodge shop now trying to be resolved, the steering was repaired at another shop as we were out of town.

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 11525539
Other & unknown

After having almost my entire front end redone which would be the second time since July I continued to hearing a consistent popping when turning or when going over uneven surface, wandering and jolting all over the hwy and nobody could seem to figure out why. Well I was driving down the hwy today going about 65 my truck started to vibrate I could feel the popping under my foot and something detached itself and came up n hit my windshield. The wandering and jolting are now almost impossible to drive the truck I believe this has caused me many more other problems and has costed me excessive amounts of money. It should be fixed along with the many other issues it may have caused

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11454927
Electrical systemEngine & cooling

Check engine light has gone on intermittently. Have had it checked with no reason for the code. No sign that it was the engine harness. Contacted dealership and they explained they couldn't look at it for 3 weeks. Brought it to another mechanic and replaced computer. a week later it damaged that computer. I called dealership and they again advised there wad no way to have it towed in for at least 3 weeks. Only 1 diesel mechanic present. Had diagnostics run again and was diagnosed as engine wiring harness. Engine...

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wire harness has damaged 5 computers. While driving vehicle, it suddenly cuts off, with warning lights on, power steering will not work. There is no warning to this happening. It has happened several times on the road, but would restart while still rolling. Now, there are no replacement wiring harness available to purchase. This is only a 2007.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Unknown or other · EngineNHTSA 11438271
Electrical system

when driving at 55 mph truck will just die. if I am at a stop sign truck will die. Anytime it dies you can not restart the truck for at least one hour. The last time it die I was in the left lane of Shaw Ave going east to a doctors appt. It die I am handicap so I just can't push it out of the way. luckily the Clovis Fire was a couple of cars back and push me and the truck to a safe place. The TIPM was DIAG at Clovis Dodge the problem. This is the third time since 02/20 then in 11/20 now 6/15/21 . It die 6/13/21...

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where we almost got hit waiting for the tow truck. Haz lights do not work when this happens. Some one is going to get hurt. TIPM maybe under warranty but a warranty is not going to keep someone SAFE.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11422151
Steering

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 (na) ram 3500. While the vehicle was making a right turn at a traffic light, the passenger side tie rod snapped out of the socket. As a result, the vehicle lost steering ability. The vehicle was towed to boulder chrysler dodge ram (3200 28th st, boulder, co 80301, (303) 442-1687) and the failure was confirmed. The dealer replaced all of the steering components for $1,500. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the warranty was expired. The contact was referred back to the dealer. The failure mileage was 56,256.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 11241084
Fuel system

No throttle, tps changed out 4 tps s merging into interstate, throttle failed- 18 wheeler up my @$$. Matter of time, serious chain of events...No throttle, no power,no go parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Filed Incident Unknown or other · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11217738

Ram 3500: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20110500-A
20100800-A
20093200BrakesA
20084100SteeringA
20076100Electrical systemA
All 3500 years

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Questions about the 2007 Ram 3500

Does the 2007 Ram 3500 have any recalls?

Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2007 Ram 3500: alternator / generator / regulator (October 2016). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Ram 3500?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (3), steering (2), engine & cooling (1).

How many complaints has the 2007 Ram 3500 had?

6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 4, 2019 and the latest on June 6, 2023. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 2007 Ram 3500 a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 99 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Ram 3500 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.

Which Ram 3500 years have the most complaints?

2018 (810), 2017 (317), 2014 (202). See every Ram 3500 year compared.

What should I do if my 2007 Ram 3500 has a problem?

If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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