2007 Dodge RAM 1500: loss of power steering

Filed Sep 16, 2024 · Electrical · 200,000 miles · SC

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled, and then the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact stopped the vehicle and had to wait for over one hour before being able to restart the vehicle. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the fuel pump relay had failed and informed the contact that there was a recall for the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V115000 (Electrical System) however, neither the VIN nor the vehicle was included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Filed Jul 30, 2020 · Engine, Steering · 177,234 miles · VA

While I was driving 60 miles an hour down 29 south, the vehicle just shut off, no power steering, no ABS brakes, after it came to a complete stop, put it in park, I turned the ignition off, then turned the ignition on and it started up an drove.

Filed Sep 9, 2017 · Electrical, Transmission · 167,000 miles · DC · fire

Vehicle shut off while driving causing loss of steering and braking. It gave code for bank 2 knock sensor and oil viscosity wrong. It would not start. Noticed smell from under passenger side. Found insulated harnessing in passenger side had caught fire possible due to short to chassis. Wiring was all in oem state, found no standoffs present to keep harness off chassis on horizontal run, standiffs are present in vertical run by oil filter. Replaced section of harness and documented with pictures. This is a hazard to all dodge owners, flame in very close proximity to oil filter. I have documented all with photos and request compensation for my work to repair.

Filed May 1, 2017 · Fuel system · 89,900 miles · NJ

After filling with gas engine stalls leaving no steering when stopping at red light stop sign or making a turn while braking.

Filed Dec 26, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 33,000 miles · CT

As I was rounding a curve and approaching train tracks,truck lost power.the engine shut off and I had no power steering. I was able to turn the wheel enough to stay on the road and coast over the train tracks.since then my headlights sometimes flicker on and off at night while driving.took truck to dealer and was informed it was the tipm and would cost over $900.I don't have the money so I am forced to drive it as is.

Filed Mar 16, 2012 · Brakes, Engine · 83,517 miles · CA

I received a frantic phone call from my son stating his truck died in the middle of the road. At this time he couldn't start the vehicle and the area was pitch black and he was on a blind curve. My 17 year old son was driving home at approx. 10:00 p.m. On the winding, dark, mountain roads of our community. He was driving his 2007 dodge ram hemi 5.7 litre pickup. This pickup has very few miles on it for it's year. As he came into a corner at approximately 40 MPH and began to navigate his turn the engine completely stalled leaving him with no brakes, no power steering and no engine. There were no warning lights and he was not able to navigate the turn and could not use the breaks at that point. He was on a dark road at the back side of a blind turn with no power and no brakes. After several minutes he was able to start the vehicle and safely get it off the road. Fortunately there were no cars in the several minutes it took him to restart the vehicle. This is the second occurrence, the first was on a country winding road with less traffic and at a lower rate of speed. As I have researched, it appears that there have been thousands of complaints regarding dodge / chrysler 5.7 engine problems with these exact specifications and circumstances. When are we, the consumers, going to get results? Will it be after someone is killed and their family is forced to sue dodge before they will admit the ongoing problem? As I googled this problem I literally found thousands of forums dedicated to this specific problem and over 100 plus websites from consumers warning others that this could happen to them. I even found fleet mechanics from dodge chiming in on forums stating that dodge knows of the issue but refuses to correct it. I am asking that the federal safety agency take heed and force dodge / chrysler to do the ethical thing and correct this problem before an innocent life is taken.