2007 Dodge RAM 2500: check engine light

Filed Mar 20, 2014 · Engine, Steering · 33,492 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle became overheated and the steering wheel became hard to maneuver intermittently. The check engine warning light was also illuminated sporadically. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where it was diagnosed that the manual temperature sensor, reflash module, and the sensor exhaust manifold needed to be replaced. There were multiple repairs performed on the vehicle however, the failure was recurring. The dealer then diagnosed that the diesel exhaust sensor, egr valve, gasket, crank case sensor and the differential pressure sensor needed to be replaced, in addition to an unknown component of the steering gear box.the vehicle was not completely repaired and the check engine warning light was still illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 33,492.

Filed Jan 12, 2011 · Fuel system · 48,000 miles · TN

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 2500 quad st (na). While driving approximately 50 MPH, the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel and power was lost to the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who could not duplicate the failure. The contact stated that the light illuminated again and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The dealer stated that the #5 fuel injector was defective; it was replaced. The failure occurred again december 2010. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated that the #6 fuel injector was also defective. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000 and the current mileage was approximately 54,000.

Filed Oct 15, 2009 · Engine · 27,000 miles · MT

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 2500. While driving 65 MPH the service engine warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel, and then the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to a chrysler dealer and a technician concluded that the particute filter on the exhaust failed needed to be replaced. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. However the vehicle has been taken to the dealer six times for identical failures, but the technicians have only patched the component. The failure and current mileages were 27000. Updated 11/10/09 *bf updated 11/13/09

Filed Jul 30, 2009 · Engine, Fuel system · 47,000 miles · TX

We own a 2007 dodge ram 2500 6.7 liter diesel 4 x4 truck, bought with 7311 miles and a full warranty. We bought in january 2008. It has numerous issues that make me literally vomit when I have to drive it. We have had 6 repairs to this vehicle since june 2008 for emission/turbo/wiring/transmission issues. I do not feel safe in this truck and the dealership says they have "fixed" it everytime. A vehicle that loses engine and transmission power on the highway is not a safe means of transportation. They always tell me it is "being taken care of by dodge recall/computer flashes, but this truck has been a nightmare since we bought it. Our first issue began in april 2008 with a constant engine warning light blaring at us all the time. The dealer told us it "just something these trucks do". It could be one of 200 small things, keep driving it, it's ok. Vehicle began stalling and hesitating on me in traffic, I felt it was unsafe and took it to dealership. The first of many 02 sensor recall/replacement/cleanings. It lost power again in august 2008 and I had to be towed in. Another 02/turbo issue. Again in october 2008 lost power, ditto for repairs. Next time it broke down was february 20090. Ditto for turbo/emission. Most recently was july 2009. Engine and transmission stalled out on me pulling onto a busy highway.....twice in one week. Dealer couldn't duplicate issue with computer, finally decided it was probably a wiring issue and replaced a harness. I have told the service dept that this vehicle is not safe, and I have complained to chrysler. They tell me it is repaired and that is all they can do. I need help getting this vehicle off of the road. The dealer and chrysler don't seem to think the safety of my children is very important. I hope somebody in your department does. Does it take a death or serious accident to have these issues evaluated?

Filed Apr 21, 2009 · Acceleration, Brakes · 12,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 2500. The consumer stated the problem started a year ago with the turbo, and the check engine light coming on. Also the accelerator would open up to full throttle without any control, unless he cut the engine off. At times the gas pedal would not move at all. The rear brakes locked up and the ABS failed. The vehicle pulled to the right, due to the alignment being out of specification. The failure mileage was 12,000 and current mileage was 22,400. Updated 04-28-09 *bf the transmission would not go into overdrive. There were times when the vehicle had to hunt for gears and the indicator would disappear on the dash. Updated 04/29/09.

Filed Dec 16, 2008 · Engine · 19,043 miles · TX

I have had my dodge ram 2500 in the shop 9 times for the engine light, they have reset it and still do not know what is causing the problem. I have had my truck in the shop more than I have had it available to drive.

Filed Nov 7, 2008 · Transmission · 45,000 miles · TX · fire

I have a 2007 dodge ram 2500 diesel 5.7. The engine caught fire on 10/31 for no apparent reason. We had noticed a funny noise in the engine but had taken it to the dodge dealer and they did not find anything wrong with it. The day of the fire the check engine light came on and it started accelerating itself like if you had the vehicle on neutral but were hitting the gas petal all the way. Then my husband pulled over and while he was looking at the engine to see what was the problem sparks started coming out and then the entire engine caught fire and the my truck was deemed a total loss. I purchase it new in june 2007, there is no reason for this. We did regular maintenance on it.

Filed Nov 3, 2008 · Body, Electrical · LA

Several issues we are dealing with. First, this is one that the dealership/service, can't even get right. The "check engine" light will not come off. They say it's because of the gas cap, but we are aware how to put the gas cap on. Also, we noticed yesterday that our paint is bubbling up on the hood and roof. This is very annoying, since our truck only has approx. 13,500 miles on it. Also, this morning the "electronic throttle control" light came on, and we are not sure what is causing this. We looked in our truck manual, and cannot find anything on it.

Filed Sep 23, 2008 · Engine · 35,000 miles · MI

I like others have had my new truck in the dealership more than on the road. I have had my 2007 ram 2500 6.7 in the dealer for seven visits to solve problems with the dpf and emission ck engine light codes. The last was on 9/22 and when I picked up on 9/23 I was told two more tsb-technical service bulletins have come out over night and I would have to bring the truck back for the parts ordered for these tsb's. Mt. Clemens dodge has been very helpful but dodge can't seem to come up with a solution for the problem. I'm very disappointed in the fact that I've purchased a new vehicle and so many unresolved problems.

Filed Sep 11, 2008 · Engine · 18,200 miles · ID

Extreme safety hazard - vehicle is dangerous!!!we purchased a 2007 dodge diesel 6.7 liter engine megacab truck 14 months ago, and almost immediately the check engine light began showing on the error message board, along with messages about the particulate filter. We have brought the vehicle in for repairs at least 5 times since then with two total replacements of the pollution control system. The last one took over three weeks apparently because the parts were on backorder. We only put 250 miles on the truck since that time, and were driving over a high mountain pass (7000 feet elevation), when catastrophic failure occurred. I was driving down the pass and my foot was on the accelerator when the engine totally cut out. I was going about 50 miles per hour and only had a few seconds to brake hard before the brakes and steering failed to respond. No warning lights or error messages were showing on the dashboard. It was only because we were near a deep gravelly/sandy shoulder area that the truck stopped. We had the truck towed to the nearest dodge dealer in missoula, mt (litia). Their mechanics say they do not find anything wrong. I have informed them that we will pursue the lemon law buy back from chrysler on this vehicle. An internet search shows that this is a problem that is happening around the nation. Please expedite this report to inform people of the very dangerous situation with these vehicles and make chrysler recall them before fatalities add up!!!!!!

Filed Aug 26, 2008 · Fuel system · 591 miles · WI

Within two weeks of purchasing the 2007 dodge ram 2500 slt reg w/ turbo, (delivery date of 07/12/07) the check engine light came on. The dealership we purchased from said not to worry about it unless it came on permanently. On 07/27/07, took truck in for left speaker issue & check engine, they just cleared the codes for the check engine light. Took back 08/27/07, engine code p254a, cleaned sensor. Called dealer 09/15/07, "check engine' light back on for longer than 3 days, they said not to worry about it as long as the light was not flashing or staying on. Called them 09/27/07, took truck back 10/03/07, check engine light codes p2262, they performed carbon clearing procedure. Took truck back on 10/08/07, they did not make note of check engine code on work order, but they wrote turbo assy. Failure, replaced and cleared code. On 11/30/07, check engine light on again, performed emissions recall and sensor and reprogram ECM. During 12/07 thru 01/08, check engine light still remained on most of the time, but was extremely busy working plowing snow and could not take back until 02/01/08, engine code p1451. They did "flash ECM as per tsb. By this time thoroughly upset with truck, manufacturer, etc. Engine light remained on again 03/08 through 06/08. On 07/03/08 took back again, engine code p2262 and p2000. They performed computer update. Again light on almost from onset of last visit. On 08/19/08, engine light, code p2000, they performed flash update to engine control. Picked up truck on 08/19/08, and check engine light came on 08/21/08. They could not get truck in until today 08/25/08. Truck still there tonight as the code came up that stated they needed to once again clean and they could not get it done today. (note: they did not tell me over the phone what code came up, just that they had to clean the turbo. We, my dad and I and my mom have lost considerable money in lost work time in having to take truck for repair, let alone the inconvenience of it all!

Filed Aug 17, 2008 · Brakes, Engine · 10,000 miles · CA

My 2007 2500 4x4 diesel 6.7 has been a headache since the beginning . It has stalled several times the check engine light comes on for a short while then goes off . But the other day I was in a tight situation, when I stepped on the accelerator hard , a car pulled in front of me I immoderately stepped on the brake , and northing was there , it wet all the way down to the floor then after a second or two it started jumping as the anti lock brakes started to work,this was a close one I couldn't of slide my wallet between my truck and the car that pulled out in front of me . This truck also has the worse ride on concrete freeway paving . It bounces in a un stable, most irritating way ,on asphalt freeway it is very smooth, until you hit a bump and it shimmy's in a un safe felling like it could loose control, I am happy with the power of the motor when its got a full load going up hill. With that exception this is the worst over priced truck I've ever owned , ill never buy dodge again.