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 SWITCH. THE PROBLEM STILL HAPPENS AS OF 12/24/14. HAS BEEN TO 5 DIFF. DODGE DEALERSHIPS. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM AND…
2007 Dodge Ram 1500 powertrain problems
severe 53 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
53
Recalls
0
Crashes
3
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
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 COMPLAINTS ON INTERNET ABOUT THIS FAILURE. HAVE ONLY 52000 MILES ON VEHICLE AND FOUR WHEEL DRIVE RARELY USED. VEHICLE BECOMES UNDR…
FRONT END VIBRATES WHEN IN FOUR WHEEL DRIVE AND ACCELERATING FAST. DODGE DEALERSHIP STATES ITS NORMAL ON TRUCK (BASICALLY IT WASN'T BUILT RIGHT BUT DODGE DOESN'T CARE). SHOWED ME ANOTHER 07 RAM 1500 DID THE SAME THING. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE RAM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO OVERDRIVE. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 65 MPH, THE CONTACT WOULD ENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL AND WHATEVER GEAR HE WOULD SHIFT INTO WOULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO GET LESS GAS MILEAGE. IN ADDITION, THE MOTOR WOULD RUN FASTER THAN NORMAL. THE DEALER STATED THAT IF HE WOULD MANIPULATE THE FOOT PEDAL, THE OVERDRIV…
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2007 Dodge Ram 1500?
It's a meaningful issue. 53 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $2,500.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
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