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2007 Dodge Ram 3500Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 297 owners and 15 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
297
Crashes
19
Fires
22
Recalls
15
TSBs
237
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 297 complaints, 19 crashes, 22 fires, and 15 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

death wobble

13 complaints • Severity 9.7/10

$X,XXX
2

tipm fusebox shorted out

6 complaints • Severity 9.3/10

$X,XXX
3

catalyst particulate filter clogged

3 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
4

clutch slips

2 complaints • Severity 7/10

$X,XXX
5

module caught fire

2 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the SteeringHIGH

82 owners reported steering issues — failures commonly reported around 80K miles.

!Inspect the AirbagsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

50
0–30K
39
30–60K
33
60–90K
49
90–120K
20
120–150K
32
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (50 reports) • Median: 80K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Steering (82 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Steering82 (28%)
Airbags35 (12%)
Electrical22 (7%)
Suspension21 (7%)
Engine21 (7%)
Drivetrain10 (3%)
Other10 (3%)
Wheels & Tires10 (3%)

2007 Dodge Ram 3500: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 28% of all reports filed for the 2007 Dodge Ram 3500, with 82 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 80,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 80K-mile mark.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2007 Dodge Ram 3500, with 35 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2007 Dodge Ram 3500, with 22 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2007 Dodge Ram 3500, with 21 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

12
07
16
08
13
09
30
10
18
11
27
12
15
13
36
14
50
15
36
16
18
17
6
18
6
19
6
21
1
22
3
23
2
25
2
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2007 Dodge Ram 3500. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (15 recalls)

06V341000Oct 2006

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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 THE DRIVE WHEELS IF THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING OVER 40 MPH AND THE OPERATOR SHIFTS FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL AND BACK TO DRIVE.

06V380000Oct 2006

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

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 GLASS INSTALLED INSTEAD OF FLAT GLASS. CURVED GLASS CREATES A WIDER VIEW, BUT DISPLAYS IMAGES FURTHER AWAY THAN THEY ACTUALLY ARE.

07E009000Mar 2007

SUSPENSION

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 DURING PRODUCTION, THE AFFECTED PITMAN ARMS MAY DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE UPPER SPLINED ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING OUTPUT SHAFT. MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE PITMAN ARM AND THE OUTPUT SHAFT MAY DEFORM SPLINES, RESULTING IN PREMATURE WEAR AND FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE AFFECTED PITMAN ARM.

07E104000Jan 2008

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

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 FOREIGN VEHICLES MAY NOT BREAK INTO SMALL PIECES AS EXPECTED OF TEMPERED GLASS AND FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS."

07V472000Nov 2007

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

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 LEAK FUEL.

+ 10 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (4)

2 investigations still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.

AQ14003ClosedOpened Oct 2014 · closed May 2016

Chrysler's execution of 13V-528 & 529

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

EA15001OpenOpened Feb 2015

Air Bag Inflator Rupture

AIR BAGS

EA21002OpenOpened Sep 2021

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

PE14016ClosedOpened Jun 2014 · closed Mar 2015

Air Bag Inflator Rupture

AIR BAGS

The worst model year for the Dodge Ram 3500 is the 2003 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is accessories - interior.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 297 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 15 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

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2007 Dodge Ram 3500: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2007 Dodge Ram 3500?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 is related to the steering, with 82 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 reliable?
The 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 has 297 complaints, 19 crash reports, and 22 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 has 15 recalls on record. At least one is a critical “Do Not Drive” recall. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Dodge Ram 3500 problems start?
Based on 223 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 80,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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