2007 Dodge Ram 3500

Do not drive

Owners filed 210 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the steering. It has been recalled 14 times.

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When it fails
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75,000 milesMedian miles at failure

151 complaints record an odometer reading. Failures cluster around 0–10,000 miles.

Most common 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 problems

77 of the 210 complaints (37%) are about the steering.

ComponentReportsCrashesFiresInjuries
Steering69
604
Air Bags · airbags32
101
Electrical System17
170
Engine11
130
Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System · engine8
000
Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly7
103
Suspension › Front6
000
Suspension6
000
Power Train · transmission5
000
Tires4
100

14 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module16V352000Do not drive
Filed May 24, 20164,648,270 vehiclesChrysler (FCA US LLC)

Defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.

Risk. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module15V313000Do not drive
Filed May 26, 20154,077,169 vehiclesChrysler (FCA US LLC)

Defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.

Electrical System › Ignition › Switch14V795000
Filed Dec 16, 201454,164 vehiclesChrysler Group LLC

Defect. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Dakota, and 2006 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles manufactured July 1, 2005, to July 31, 2006 with manual transmissions. The return springs in the clutch ignition interlock switch may break.

Risk. Broken springs can result in a no-start condition, or cause unintended movement when the ignition is cranked, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch ignition interlock switch, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P80.

Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly13V528000
Filed Nov 6, 2013706,664 vehiclesChrysler Group LLC

Defect. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Dodge RAM 2500 4x4 and 3500 4x4, model year 2007-2008 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis and model year 2006-2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4 trucks manufactured February 12, 2002, through February 13, 2008. The left tie rod assembly may break.

Risk. A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy. Chrysler notified owners and launched its recall campaign in January 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N62.

Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly11V350000
Filed Jul 6, 2011242,780 vehiclesChrysler Group LLC

Defect. CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 2500/3500 4X4, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH MARCH 28, 2011; MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 3500 CAB CHASSIS 4X2, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH MARCH 28, 2011; AND MODEL YEAR 2008 DODGE RAM 1500 MEGA CAB 4X4, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH AUGUST 15, 2008, BECAUSE THE LEFT TIE ROD BALL STUD MAY FRACTURE. THIS CONDITION TENDS TO OCCUR DURING LOW SPEED PARKING LOT TYPE MANEUVERS WHEN THE CUSTOMER IS MAKING A TIGHT TURN. ADDITIONALLY, MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 DODGE RAM 2500/3500 VEHICLES MAY HAVE RECEIVED THE AFFECTED TIE ROD ASSEMBLY AS A REPLACEMENT PART DURING NORMAL SERVICE.

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN THE POTENTIAL LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL STABILITY IN THE LEFT HAND FRONT WHEEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TIE ROD ENDS FOR RELATIVE ORIENTATION AND REPLACE THE LEFT OUTER TIE ROD AS REQUIRED AND PERFORM A FRONT END TOE ALIGNMENT AS NEEDED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 3, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Steering › Gear Box › Shaft Pitman10E013000
Filed May 3, 20101,500 vehiclesFabtech Motorsports

Defect. FABTECH IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT PITMAN ARMS, P/NOS. FTS93001 AND FT44039, INSTALLED FOR USE ON CERTAIN 2003 THROUGH 2008 DODGE 2500 4WD, 3500 4WD, AND 1500 4WD MEGA CAB VEHICLES. THE PITMAN ARM CAN FRACTURE AND BREAK AWAY FROM THE STEERING BOX CAUSING TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Risk. STEERING LOSS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy. FABTECH WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AUTHORIZED INSTALLERS WILL INSPECT FOR DEFECTIVE PITMAN ARM AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 24, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FABTECH AT 1-877-432-2832.

Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner09V434000
Filed Nov 13, 200953 vehiclesEng Mobile System, Inc

Defect. E-N-G MOBILE SYSTEM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 CHEVROLET W5500, MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 DODGE 3500, MODEL YEAR 2009 MIGHTY MOVER, MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 FORD E-250, E-350 AND E-450, MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 GMC W4500, MODEL YEAR 2007 INTERNATIONAL 4300, MODEL YEAR 2009 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CARRIER AIRV CEILING UNITS, MODEL NOS. 68RV0010BA, 68RV0012CA, AND 68RV0010EA. THE HEATER ELEMENT IN THESE ASSEMBLIES MAY BE DEFECTIVE WHICH COULD CAUSE THE UNIT TO CREATE SMOKE OR SPARKS.

Risk. THIS DEFECT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy. E-N-G MOBILE SYSTEM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED BY CARRIER FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE CARRIER'S DEFECT REPORT 09E-053. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CARRIER AT 1-877-584-7059 OR E-N-G MOBILE SYSTEM AT 1-925-798-4060.

Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Diesel08V641000
Filed Dec 5, 2008108,429 vehiclesChrysler LLC

Defect. CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 108,429 MY 2007-2008 DODGE RAM 2500 AND 3500 PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 6.7L DIESEL ENGINES. A SILENCER PAD CAN SAG AND CONTACT THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) COOLER.

Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL ADD A BRACKET TO SUPPORT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT SILENCER PAD ADJACENT TO THE EGR COOLER. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Trailer Hitches08V344000
Filed Jul 28, 2008108 vehiclesKnapheide Manufacturing Company

Defect. KNAPHEIDE IS RECALLING 108 MY 2006-2008 PRO SERIES TRUCK BEDS EQUIPPED WITH AN ICC BUMPER WHICH INCLUDED A PROVISION FOR A BALL HITCH. THERE MAY BE AN INSUFFICIENT WELD ATTACHING THE HITCH CHANNEL TO THE SUPPORTING STRUCTURE.

Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN BENDING OF THE HITCH CHANNEL OR THE HITCH COULD BE PULLED OFF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy. KNAPHEIDE WILL OFFER TWO REMEDIES TO ITS CUSTOMERS: (1) FOR THOSE CUSTOMERS WHO DO NOT USE THE HITCH, THE HITCH WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE TRUCK BED AND REPLACED WITH AN ICC BUMPER; OR (2) FOR THOSE CUSTOMERS WHO NEED A HITCH, A RECEIVER HITCH ASSEMBLY WILL BE ADDED TO THE EXISTING HITCH ASSEMBLY AND ALL SUSPECT WELD JOINTS WILL BE RE WELDED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KNAPHEIDE AT 1-877-473-5763.

Visibility › Glass, Side/Rear07E104000
Filed Dec 11, 20071,657 vehiclesSafelite Fulfillment, Inc.

Defect. 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."

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT(S) MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED BY SHATTERED GLASS.

Remedy. SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS RETAIL CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE GLASS FREE OF CHARGE. RETAIL CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE TOLL FREE AT 1-888-843-2906. SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS AND REIMBURSE WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS FOR CURRENT INVENTORY AND AT A SPECIFIED RATE FOR REPLACING THEIR CUSTOMER'S GLASS. WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE'S WHOLESALE DIVISION, SERVICE AUTOGLASS TOLL FREE AT 1-888-246-6298. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 15, 2008.

Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly07V472000
Filed Oct 9, 2007548 vehiclesDaimlerchrysler Corporation

Defect. 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.

Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN AN UNDERBODY FIRE.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK RETENTION STRAPS AND FASTENERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Suspension07E009000
Filed Feb 1, 20073,350 vehiclesL.k.i. Enterprises, Inc.

Defect. 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.

Risk. PITMAN ARM WEAR OR FAILURE MAY LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy. LKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PITMAN ARM, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LKI AT 1-800-551-4955.

Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices06V380000
Filed Oct 10, 2006309 vehiclesDaimlerchrysler Corporation

Defect. 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.

Risk. DRIVERS OF LARGE VEHICLES MAY HAVE DIFFICULTY JUDGING DISTANCE RELATIONSHIPS, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT OUTSIDE CONVEX MIRROR GLASS WITH A FLAT MIRROR GLASS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Power Train › Automatic Transmission06V341000
Filed Sep 7, 20064,770 vehiclesDaimlerchrysler Corporation

Defect. 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.

Risk. IF THE DRIVE WHEELS LOCKED UP, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 2, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

All 14 campaigns on file, newest first.

What owners reported

Newest filings
Unknown or OtherFire
Filed Jul 31, 2026TN

The sound proofing insulation on the firewall caught fire. There was a recall for sagging insulation catching fire on the EGR heat exchanger for this problem, and mine caught fire anyway. I called 911 and the Corbin KY fire department responded to the seen to confirm the fire was out.

Steering
Filed Jul 13, 2026OH

Steering yes it is available for inspection upon request The steering becomes so out the vibration becomes so violent that you can NOT HOLD THE WHEEL you have to pull over anyone driving could be in danger including vehicles around you with how violent the steering wheel vibrates When taken for alignment was told there definitely was a problem said could be a brake caliper hanging up so we put new calipers changed ball joints shocks control arm steering geer box shocks steering dampers trac bar front end alignment & tires balanced Vehicle has not been inspected by anyone but the mechanic that aligned it No warning lights the problem started with a shimmy so we would get it aligned and check tires went on line and found and found a letter that there was a serious problem with 1994 to 2008 Dodge Rams Steering Linkage and the system on our vehicle a Y design is not capable of handling the weight of this vehicle from a article and a letter i read from Chrysler incident has been going on for some time but date below was very serious

Tires › Tread/Belt
Filed Aug 13, 2025ID

I bought my 2007.5 Dodge Ram 3500 6.7L cummins in 2020 and had Commercial Tire install 4 Brand new Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT and all was great until it wasn't. We mainly drive our pickup local to where we live and the highway speeds are 55mph. In 2025 April I had the front end completely rebuilt and rotated the tires. My son found a dirtbike that was about 3.5 hours away which included freeway driving and as soon as we hit 70mph for about 15 miles I started feeling a vibration it was fairly light at first and on our return trip it steadily got worse. We were about 15 to 20 miles from home and the vibration and bouncing feeling got so bad that we had to slow down to 40 to 45 mph because it was shaking so bad it made you dizzy. I stopped several times to look over the pickup and couldn't figure out what was causing the severe vibration/bouncing. I made it a few more miles and stopped to look over my pickup and that's when I noticed that the drivers front tire was extremely wavy and the tread are was separating. I ended up having to limp it home (at 25mph) the rest of the way on the backroads so I could keep the speed down and keep from killing me or my family or other people on the road these tires have around 15k miles on them. Now I am going to have to replace all 4 because they are unsafe. These tires are mounted on OEM wheels. Size are LT275/70R17 I run Cooper Discoverer AT3 tires on all 3 of my vehicles and now I'm very concerned about those tires as well. I'm going to hav

EngineFire
Filed Jan 29, 2025NM

Smoke started coming from the hood. I opened the hood and the engine had caught fire

Electrical System
Filed Apr 11, 202179,000 milesMT

60 MILES FROM HOME AFTER A 2,000 MILE CAMPING TRIP THE TRUCK SUDDENLY STOPPED. TRAVELING NORTH ON HIGHWAY191 IN YELLOWSTONE PARK THE DASH LIGHTS STARTED TO FLASH AND THE TRUCK DIED. I WAS BARELY ABLE TO PULL OFF THE NARROW ROAD. EMERGENCY FLASHERS DIDN'T WORK AND THERE WAS NO CELLPHONE SERVICE, SNOW WAS FALLING AND TRUCKS BARELY ABLE TO GET AROUND US, WE FEARED FOR OUR LIVES. I OPENED UP THE HOOD AND SMELLED BURNING PLASTIC, THE TIPM WAS MELTED IN SPOTS. FINALLY A KIND MOTORIST STOPPED TO SEE IF WE NEEDED HELP, 20 MILES FURTHER DOWN THE ROAD HE WAS ABLE TO CALL A TOWING SERVICE WHICH TOOK ANOTHER SEVERAL HOURS TO GET TO US. WE WERE TOWED TO A DODGE DEALERSHIP IN BOZEMAN WHERE IT WILL BE ANOTHER2 WEEKS BEFORE THEY CAN GET IT IN.

Power Train
Filed Jul 2, 2019176,000 milesFL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO DRIVE DUE TO THE GEAR SHIFTER, BUT LATER THE VEHICLE WOULD TAKE OFF. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SHIFT FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION COMPUTER FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED WITH 172,000 MILES, THE TRANSMISSION WAS ALREADY FAILING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 176,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Steering
Filed Jun 12, 2019177,014 milesWA

WHILE BACKING INTO PARKING PLACE, PASSENGER SIDE TIE ROD END POPPED OFF JOINT CAUSING ME TO LOOSE STEERING CONTROL AND NEARLY RESULTED IN A COLLISION.

Power Train
Filed May 15, 2019184,000 milesKY

MY TRUCK SHIFTED ITSELF IN 4WD LOW WHILE GOING 75 MPH DOWN THE INTERSTATE WHICH DESTROYED MY TRANSFER CASE AND TRANSMISSION AND CAUSED MY DRIVE SHAFT TO COME LOOSE WHICH I FEEL IS A VERY DANGEROUS DEFECT AS IT COULD HAVE ROLLED MY TRUCK. I HAVE FOUND OTHERS THAT HAVE HAD THIS HAPPEN APPARENTLY BECAUSE OF A ELECTRONIC TRANSFER CASE MOTOR READING THE WRONG SIGNAL AND SHIFTING INTO LOW RANGE WHETHER THE TRUCK IS MOVING OR EVEN RUNNING. IT'S SOMETHING THAT SHOULDN'T HAPPEN ESPECIALLY WITH A MANUAL 4WD SHIFTER

Air Bags
Filed Dec 17, 2018AL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. BREWBAKER DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM OF PRATTVILLE (2209 COBBS FORD RD, PRATTVILLE, AL 36066, (334) 491-0701) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Steering
Filed Jul 27, 2018116,762 milesUT

I MADE A RIGHT TURN INTO A PARKING LOT AND THE PASSENGER TIE ROD BROKE. MY TRUCK WAS TOWED TO THE DODGE DEALER. UPDATED STEERING LINKAGE INSTALLED.

Steering
Filed May 31, 2018169,000 milesMN

WHILE DRIVING MY 2007 DODGE 3500 RAM 6.7L DUAL, 6SPD MANUAL, PULLING MY CAMPER (WELL WITHIN TOWING LIMITS,) I WENT OVER A BUMP ON AN OVERPASS. THE VEHICLE BEGAN JUMPING AROUND VIOLENTLY AND I LEFT THE ROADWAY DUE TO LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKE FUNCTION. THE EVEN WAS SO VIOLENT, MY RADIATOR BROKE, AND I LOST ALL OF MY COOLANT. MY "FRONT END" WAS DESTROYED, AS WELL AS MANY SYSTEMS DAMAGED. THE INTERIOR OF THE TRUCK SUFFERED DAMAGE AS WELL. THERE ARE MANY NOISES, VIBRATIONS, AND SMELLS THAT HAVE NOT GONE AWAY. I FOUND OUT THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM SO COMMON, THAT IT HAS A NICKNAME, "THE DEATH WOBBLE." I FOUND OUT THAT THERE IS A SAFETY RECALL BEGINNING THE YEAR AFTER MY MODEL. AFTER SOME RESEARCH, MY MODEL YEAR HAS THE SAME PARTS DESCRIBED IN THE AFFECTED MODEL YEARS. THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE, SEEMINGLY WELL KNOWN TO DODGE. I WAS TOLD BY A CERTIFIED SHOP THAT IT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. THEY SHOWED ME SEVERAL AFTERMARKET PARTS DESIGNED TO ELIMINATE THIS PROBLEM. THE STEERING SYSTEM ALONE WAS QUOTED AT $3,000 TO REPAIR. THE RADIATOR WAS DISTURBINGLY EXPENSIVE. MY EXHAUST SYSTEM WAS DAMAGED AND PARTS OF IT FELL OFF. THERE IS AN EXHAUST LEAK. NOT TO MENTION, THAT I ALMOST FLEW OFF OF AN OVERPASS. MY TRUCK HAS BEEN BABIED ITS ENTIRE LIFE, AND LOOKS NEW. WHEN I CONTACTED DODGE, THEY WERE UNWILLING TO HELP. I TOLD THEM THAT THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM COVERED BY THE RECALL IN VEHICLES CONTAINING ALL OF THE AFFECTED PART NUMBERS AS MINE. I TOLD THEM THAT I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED IN THIS EVENT

Steering
Filed Apr 2, 2018186,000 milesTX

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE TIE ROD BOLT FRACTURED IN HALF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. AUTONATION CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM IN SPRING, TEXAS WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REQUESTED THAT THE VEHICLE BE BROUGHT IN FOR INSPECTION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTICE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09E001000 (EQUIPMENT). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 186,000.

Engine
Filed Dec 30, 201750,000 milesOK

OIL LEAK ON FRONT OF ENGINE. CRANK SEAL PROBLEMS. THIS IS VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH THESE ENGINES.LEAKS OIL EVERY TIME YOU START IT AND IT WARMS UP.

Electrical System
Filed Nov 20, 201793,000 milesVA

2ND TIME THAT THE A/C COMPRESSOR MOTOR HAS STUCK AND ENGINE STARTED SMOKING...ALSO EGR HAS BEEN A PROBLEM AS WELL AS AIR BAGS AND EMERGENCY BRAKE NO LONGER HOLDS THE VEHICLE...

Steering
Filed Nov 6, 201732,000 milesNC

WHEN HITTING A BUMP OR DIP IN THE ROAD AT 65 MPH OR HIGHER THE STEERING WHEEL BEGINS SHAKING VIOLENTLY. I'M TOLD IT IS REFERRED TO AS THE "DEATH WOBBLE".

Suspension
Filed May 8, 201774,600 milesTX

DEATH WOBBLE EVEN AFTER REPLACEING THE FRONT END COMPONENTS. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR YEARS.

Air Bags
Filed Apr 20, 2017CA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Electrical System
Filed Apr 8, 2017185,000 milesAZ

TIPM (TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE) FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLES ENGINE TO STALL AT 75MPH ON FREEWAY. CONDITION RESULTED IN A "NO-START" SCENARIO. BECAUSE OF THIS FAILED TIPM, THE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC COMPUTER HAS NO POWER, RESULTING IN AN INABILITY TO DIAGNOSE WITH OBDII SCAN TOOLS. THIS SITUATION COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A POSSIBLY FATAL ACCIDENT, AS THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AT 75MPH ON A MAJOR FREEWAY WITH MODERATE TRAFFIC. WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED, ALL POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WERE LOST. THESE PARTS ARE PRONE TO FAILING, BUT CHRYSLER REFUSES TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY. AN AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT IS AVAILABLE AT THE PRICE OF APPROX. $600, BUT THESE PARTS ARE SPECIAL ORDER, AND TAKE SEVERAL DAYS TO RECEIVE.

Air Bags
Filed Apr 5, 2017OH

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Electrical System
Filed Mar 30, 2017156,000 milesTX

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE RAM 3500. AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT REMOVED THE FROM THE IGNITION AND EXITED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT REALIZED THAT THE VEHICLE STARTED ON ITS OWN WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 156,000.

Electrical SystemFire
Filed Mar 6, 2017200,000 milesTN

TIPM ISSUES MULTIPLE TIMES REPLACED WIPERS,LIGHTS, HORN ALL GO CRAZY ON 4 SEPARATE OCCASIONS TRUCK HAS ENGAGED STARTER AND ENGINE STARTED WITH NO KEY IN IGNITION. A REAL SAFETY HAZARD AS THE TRUCK IS A MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND IF LEFT IN GEAR IT TAKES OFF. I'VE OWNED THE TRUCK APPROX 5 YEARS WITH TIPM REPLACED AT LEAST 5 TIMES DEALER HAS NO ANSWERS. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE TRUCK WHEN THIS STARTS IS TO DISCONNECT BATTERIES. HAPPENS WITH NO WARNING AT ALL. ALWAYS WONDERING WHERE IS A SAFE PLACE TO PARK IT AND IF THE NEXT TIME WILL BE THE TIME IT BURNS TO THE GROUND.

Air Bags
Filed Feb 14, 2017MT

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. ...UPDATED 05/11/17 *BF *CN

Electrical SystemFire
Filed Jan 6, 2017175,000 milesMT

AS I WAS TRAVELING THE HIGHWAY, MY ENGINE STARTING SMOKING. I WAS EXTREMELY FORTUNATE THAT I WAS COMING UP ON A SERVICE CENTER/GROCERY STORE IN IDAHO. THERE WAS INDICATION ON MY DASH INSTRUMENTS THAT MY TRUCK WAS OPERATING ABNORMALLY, OTHER THAN THE SMOKE SIFTING THROUGH THE HOOD. UPON MY PULLING OVER ONTO THE THE SIDE, I OPENED THE HOOD WITH USED OF HEAVY GLOVES AND A TOWEL AND CHECKED TO SEE IF RADIATOR HAD FLUID AS THE INDICATOR LIGHT HAD READ NORMAL. AS EXPECTED, COOLANT SPEWED OUT. I IMMEDIATELY CLOSED IT AND WAITED FOR IT TOBE TOWED INTO IDAHO FALLS TO BE CHECKED BY A SHOP THAT I WAS FAMILIAR WITH.

Air Bags
Filed Dec 29, 2016AL

2007 DODGE RAM 3500. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL REPAIRS NOT COMPLETED IN A TIMELY MANNER. *SMD

Air Bags
Filed Dec 28, 2016AZ

TL* THE TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V352000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TL* MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Air Bags
Filed Dec 23, 2016PA

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Air Bags
Filed Dec 22, 2016TX

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Air Bags
Filed Dec 7, 2016MO

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Air Bags
Filed Nov 30, 2016MN

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 13V528000 (STEERING), 15V313000 (AIR BAGS), AND 16V352000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO 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 ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Steering
Filed Nov 19, 2016111,000 milesNV

AS WITH MANY OTHERS ON THIS WEB SITE,RANDOMLY AFTER HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD MY TRUCK STARTS TO BOUNCE UNCONTROLLABLY ALMOST RUNNING OF THE ROAD.I HAVE TO SLOW DOWN TO A CRAWL TO MAKE IT STOP.HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE TO COMPLAIN FOR THIS TO BECOME A REAL ISSUE.

Air Bags
Filed Oct 4, 2016TX

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (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 ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PART NOT AVAILABLE.

Air Bags
Filed Sep 15, 2016CA

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE REMEDY WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Steering
Filed Sep 3, 201674,200 milesKY

WE BOUGHT THE TRUCK OUT OF STATE FROM THE CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP IN BONHAM TX AND THEY CLAIMED IT WAS A LOW MILEAGE TRUCK, WITH NO ISSUES. IT HAD BEEN PURCHASED NEW FROM THEM, ALL SERVICES DONE AND THEN TRADED-IN FOR A NEW TRUCK. WE ASKED TO HAVE AN OUTSIDE INSPECTOR CHECK IT OUT BUT WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE ONE FROM THE SMALL TOWN AREA WITHIN THE ALLOTTED TIME THEY WANTED US TO PICK IT UP. WHEN WE WENT TO GET THE TRUCK, IT WENT FOR A SHORT TEXT RIDE AND THEN COMPLETED PAPERWORK AND RUSHED OUT THE DOOR. WE HAD ASSUMED THAT THE DEALER DID A COMPLETE OVERALL INSPECTION AND REPAIR OF ANY ISSUES WITH THE TRUCK. ON OUR WAY BACK TO CA THE TRUCK WATER PUMP HAD BROKE CAUSING THE SERPENTINE BELT TO FALL OFF AND LOOSE STEERING ALMOST CAUSING THE TRUCK TO WRECK. WE TOWED IT TO A REPAIR FACILITY WHERE THEY FIXED THE PUMP AND TOLD US THAT THERE MAY ALSO BE A TRANSMISSION ISSUE. SO THE NEXT DAY WE WENT TO THE CLOSEST CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT. THEY OK'ED THE TRANS AND WE PURCHASED AN CHRYSLER WARRANTY (BECAUSE OF THE LOW MILES & YEAR) SINCE WE HAD BOUGHT IT FROM A DEALER (IN TX) THE TRUCK WAS ELIGIBLE FOR 48K/4 YRS COVERAGE. A FEW DAYS (2.4K MILES LATER) THE "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" CAME ON. WE ASKED OUR LOCAL DEALER TO CHECK THE TRUCK OUT TO SEE WHAT OTHER ISSUES IT MAY HAVE. THE CODE WAS FOR THE CAM POSITIONING SENSOR (COVERED BY THE WARRANTY) AND THE DEALER FOUND OTHER ITEMS INCLUDING: NEEDING NEW BRAKES ALL AROUND, 4X DRIVETRAIN SERVICE, INJECTOR FLUSH, AIR, FUEL AND OIL FILTERS

Power Train
Filed Sep 1, 2016140,000 milesCT

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY, WHEN I'M AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND I HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD THE ENTIRE FRONT END OF THE TRUCK SHAKES AND BOUNCES UNCONTROLLABLY UNTIL I SLOW TO AROUND 50 MPH. I HAVE HAD BALL JOINTS, TIE RODS, SHOCKS AND STEERING STABILIZER REPLACED, PLUS NEW TIRES AND MULTIPLE ALIGNMENTS PERFORMED. MY MASTER MECHANIC SAID NON OF THIS WILL REMEDY THE ISSUE. THE Y TYPE STEERING SETUP IS THE PROBLEM, THE DEALER TOLD ME IT NEEDS TO BE UPDATED TO THE 09 STEERING BUT IT'S NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL. YET YOU CAN NO LONGER EVEN BUY THE Y STEERING FROM THE DEALER THE WILL ONLY SELL YOU THE 09 T STYLE. HOW IS THIS OK? I DO NOT HAVE $265.00 TO PAY FOR JUST THE PARTS NEVER MIND LABOR, BECAUSE THE P.O.S. TRANSMISSION NEEDED REPLACE "$7500.00" LIKE EVERY OTHER 47RE IN THE WORLD. ALSO 3 OUT OF MY 6 SEAT BELTS NO LONGER RETRACT OR THEY GET STUCK HALFWAY OUT AND IT TAKES 10 MINUTES TO GET IT TO WORK. I WOULD LIKE TO AT LEAST HAVE THE STEERING AND SEAT BELTS ADDRESSED ASAP. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. SINCERELY, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Steering
Filed Aug 4, 2016163,000 milesTX

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V528000 (STEERING). THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE STEERING LINKAGE ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTACT; HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 163,000. UPDATED 09/23/16*LJ *TR

Steering
Filed Jul 19, 2016160,000 milesMI

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME LOOSE AND FAILED TO TURN THE WHEELS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING LINKAGE ASSEMBLY FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 160,000.

Air Bags
Filed Jul 4, 2016OK

I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE SEVERAL MONTHS AGO AND TOOK MY TRUCK TO BOB MOORE DODGE IN TULSA, OK FOR INSPECTION. THEY SAID THEY WOULD CALL ME TO SCHEDULE A REPAIR APPOINTMENT WHEN THE PARTS TO REPAIR WERE AVAILABLE. I HAVE NOT RECEIVED THAT CALL AND MY VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED.

Steering
Filed Jun 25, 2016135,000 milesTX

I AM EXPERIENCING THE 'DEATH WOBBLE' WHEN I HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD. FRONT OF VEHICLE WOBBLES AND SHAKES DANGEROUSLY AND ONLY STOPS WHEN I SLOW DOWN. HAPPENS WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON ANY STREET OR HIGHWAY. I READ INFORMATION ABOUT STEERING OR TIE RODS/STABILIZATION BEING INEFFECTIVE ON 1999-2008 MODEL TRUCKS. CAN THIS BE REPAIRED/FIXED AND WILL THE COST BE COVERED BY THE MANUFACTURER?

Air Bags
Filed Jun 17, 2016CA

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Electrical System
Filed Jun 16, 2016220,000 milesTX

TRUCK DIED IN MIDDLE OF ROAD, TRUCK WOULD NOT START .SON TOWED TRUCK OUT OF ROAD TO PARKING LOT. TRUCK, STARTED AGAIN RAN 3 DAYS. PULLED OUT OF PARKING LOT , THE TRUCK ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROLLED HIT BRAKES A FEW TIMES AND TRUCK DIED AGAIN IN MIDDLE OF ROAD. STARTED AGAIN , TRUCK MOVED 10 FEET AND DIED . TIPM (TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE ) HAS FAILED. UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION SCARED ME CONSIDERABLY. LESS EXPERIENCED DRIVER OR MY WIFE WOULD HAVE GOT SCARED AND CRASHED.

Steering
Filed Jun 10, 201686,444 milesVT

HAD UPPER BALL JOINTS REPLACE ON MY TRUCK ON 12-12-2014, PASSED VERMONT INSPECTION IN JUNE OF 2015, TOOK TRUCK IN FOR INSPECTION ON 6-10-2016, WON'T PASS VERMONT INSPECTION BECAUSE OF UPPER BALL JOINTS, ABOUT 2000 MILES WERE PUT ON TRUCK SINCE REPAIRS IN 2014.

Suspension
Filed Jun 9, 2016140,025 milesTN

VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY AFTER HITTING SMALL BUMP WITH RIGHT FRONT TIRE AT 50 MPH. EXTREMELY HARD TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF VEHICLE. HAD TO SLOW TO UNDER 30 MPH TO GET SHAKING TO STOP AND REGAIN CONTROL OF VEHICLE.

Air Bags
Filed May 20, 2016IN

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE SPRINTER 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V354000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Engine
Filed Mar 29, 201691,000 milesOR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT BLACK SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE EXHAUST. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE DPF ASSEMBLY, EXHAUST GASKET, AND TEMPERATURE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 91,000.

Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Filed Mar 26, 2016100,000 milesFL

ECM/ECU CUMMINGS DIESEL ENGINE MOUNT PROBLEMS . TPS ERROR THROTTLE ERRATIC SPEEDS UP /DOWN . NO RESPONSE THROTTLE - MERGING IN TRAFFIC FREEWAY BIG PROBLEM. SPEEDS UP - ALMOST DRIVE THROUGH. SHIFTING TRANSMISSION FORCE DOWN/UP. IN HOUSE KNOWN ENGINEER ING COMPATIBILITY CUMMINGS /DODGE CONTROLLER .NOT PUBLIC INFO. SEE YOUTUBE ECM/ECU PROBLEMS. CHANGED OUT 3 TPS S & 1 ECM U NOT COMPT. ACCIDENT LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO HAPPEN. DEATH.

Air Bags
Filed Mar 2, 2016UT

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Electrical System
Filed Jan 27, 2016122,000 milesAZ

TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE HAS A SHORT CAUSING THE RIGHT SIDE PARKING LAMPS, MARKER LAMPS, AND RIGHT SIDE TAILLIGHT TO BLOW THE FUSE EVERY TIME IT IS CHANGED. AS SOON AS THE LIGHTS ARE TURNED ON, THE FUSE BLOWS WITHIN SECONDS.

Air Bags
Filed Jan 26, 201621,150 milesOK

CAN NOT GET R25 RECALL REPAIR DONE BEEN ON DEALER PART LIST SINCE SEPT. 20 2015 CHRY NOT SHIPING PARTS. I WANT WORK DONE OR DISABLE AIR BAG OR BY BACK TRUCK.

Air Bags
Filed Jan 12, 2016TN

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V528000 (STEERING) AND 15V313000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUES. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Unknown or Other
Filed Dec 31, 2015120,168 milesSC

TRUCK SHAKES SO VIOLENTLY AFTER HITTING A BUMP AND GOING 50MPH OR GREATER. I HAVE TO SLOW DOWN TO ALMOST A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE IT STOPS SHAKING. IT HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES.

Complaints 1-50 of 210, newest first, reproduced as filed.

Across model years

Worst on record: 2012
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
2012366980Above average
2011225550Above average
2010150940Do not drive
2009105520Do not drive
200817311140Do not drive
2007 — this page21014140Do not drive
20062581142Do not drive
2005196761Fatalities reported
2004214740Above average
2003286910Do not drive
200244100Routine
2001130130Routine
200058151Fatalities reported
1999104161Fatalities reported
19981051100Routine
19971251120Routine
19961241100Routine
1995108160Routine
199470170Routine
199320000Routine
199210000Routine
19914000Routine

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Reading this record

NHTSA has issued a do-not-drive warning for a recall on this vehicle.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Most recent recall on file: May 24, 2016. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.