2007 Dodge RAM 1500 transmission problems

Filed Jun 30, 2021 · Acceleration, Engine · 232,575 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would not accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact also stated that the vehicle would not reverse whenever the pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with the transmission needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 232,575.

Filed May 3, 2021 · Transmission · LA

The transmission locks up and wont come out of gear. It does it at traffice light any time when u r starting from a stop.I just bought the truck and the people befor me said they were haveing the same issue

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 Jun 17, 2019 · Transmission · 120,000 miles · GA

Vehicle switched from drive into neutral while driving. This has happened twice.

Filed Apr 22, 2019 · Transmission · 111,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 1500. While driving 20 MPH, the driveshaft popped out and the two rear wheels seized. As a result, the driveshaft snapped off the axle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the pinion nut was loose, which affected the differential and caused the driveshaft to snap. The failure was unavoidable and the manufacturer stated that there was no recall. The manufacturer stated that there was a possibility of receiving assistance with the repairs, but they did not elaborate. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 111,000.

Filed Nov 7, 2018 · Transmission · 60,000 miles · MN

Rear differential is failing. This appears to be a wide spread issue for ram 1500 trucks. Due to severity of catastrophic failure at highway speeds, maybe a safety recall is in order.

Filed Oct 30, 2017 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle independently shifted into four-low, which caused the vehicle to lose functionality of various electrical systems. In addition, the failure caused the brakes to fail. The failure occurred twice. The independent mechanic was notified of the failure however, the failure could not be replicated. The manufacturer was notified of the issue however no further assistance was offered due the vehicle not being included in any recalls. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. The VIN was not provided.

Filed Oct 17, 2017 · Transmission · CA

Slt quad cab 2wd hemi 5.7 automatic 5sp with only 49975 miles on odometer. Driving along about 15 MPH in a parking lot, then all the sudden out of no where, the rear tires locked, the entire truck shooked violently and then I heard my drive shaft hitting the ground. Got out saw the yoke still attached to driveshaft and gear oil flowing out of differential. I then put my truck in neuteral with motor still running and attempted to push my truck out of the way but couldn't do so. The rear axle was locked up. 3 guys got out of their cars to help me push it and couldn't. Then I saw the skid marks and knew the rear end failed. Tow truck driver said this was a common problem with dodge transmissions and that there was an aftermarket repair kit that will keep this c clip from falling out that caused this failure. Truck's in the shop getting rear axle rebuilt. Estimated repair is $2500.

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 Jun 5, 2017 · Transmission · 160,000 miles · SD

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the rear of the vehicle locked up without warning. Upon exiting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the drive shaft was partially detached from the vehicle with fluid leaking. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the pinion nut became detached and the vehicle would need a new rear end and drive shaft. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact mentioned that he found a recall that involved other year, make, and model vehicles other than his own. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000. The VIN was unavailable.