Dodge Ram 1500 problems
0 safety recalls. 534 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TRUCK TRIES TO ENGAGE 4WD LO. AT LOW SPEEDS IT HAS ENGAGED TO 4WD LO. AT HIGHER SPEEDS IT HAS ENGAGED 4WD LOCK AND HAS SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL. DEALERSHIPS HAVE REPLACED THE ACTUATOR, SAID IT WAS THE TIPM, AND SAID IT WAS AN AC RELAY PRESSURE…
MOTOR STARTED MAKING A KNOCKING NOISE AFTER GETTING GAS AND SOUNDS HAS BROKE IN MOTOR AND IS MAKING A TAPPING NOISE BAD
MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH MALFUNCTION ON 2007 DODGE RAN 1500. TURN SIGNAL SIGNALS WRONG DIRECTION ON OCCASION (BASED ON FIRST EXPERIENCE THIS GETS WORSE WITH TIME) AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE TURN SIGNAL ISSUE CAUSES A SIGNIFICANT HAZARD WHEN YOU INTEND TO…
2007 DODGE RAM 1500 4X4. TRANSFER CASE PARTIALLY LOCKS IN CAUSING RIGHT FRONT TIRE TO LOCK UP. FOUR WHEEL DRIVE DOES NOT ENGAGE FULLY. THIS CAN BE CAUSED BY THE ELECTRONIC TRANSFER CASE MOTOR. THIS WAS OBSERVED AT A SPEED OF 30 MILES PER HOUR AND LOWER. HAVE SEEN MANY…
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Common questions
Is the 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.0 out of 10 based on 534 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
What's the most common problem on the 2007 Dodge Ram 1500?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 160 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Dodge Ram 1500 has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 534 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.