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2007 Ram 3500 problems

The most common problem on the 2007 Ram 3500 is electrical system. It has fewer complaints than a typical 3500 model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Year score
95/100
Owner complaints
6
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
176
Worst area
Electrical

The worst 2007 Ram 3500 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Electrical
    3
  • Steering
    2
  • Engine
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Lights
    1

Problems by type

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  • Electrical
    3
  • Steering
    2
  • Engine
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Lights
    1

Recalls 1

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulatorReported October 13, 2016 · 74,811 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Charger Police vehicles, 2007-2013 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2013 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2013 RAM 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a 220 amp alternator that may suddenly fail.
Risk
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator with a revised alternator, free of charge. The recall began on December 23, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S68.

Recall number 16V739000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2007 Ram 3500 176

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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What 2007 Ram 3500 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 6, 2023 · Electrical, Lights · WA

Steering components broke when turning the truck around, this happened 30 miles up a Forest service rd. while out sightseeing. Had to be towed a long way ($1200) for the towing. and the steering repair for $1150.00, if this would have happened at speed when we were towing our camper it would have been terrible. This truck has no off-road usage other than for snow. Head light low beam on the drivers side stopped working, traced the wire back to the TIPM and there is no power coming out for this wire. Reading up on this issue it seems to be a very standard problem in 2006 and above trucks. This should be a recall item as it can cause serious problems when driving at night or in bad weather. I have seen that the Tipm has been recalled on only certain models, this makes no sense to me. There were no warnings on either of these failures. The TIPM headlight problem is in the Dodge shop now trying to be resolved, the steering was repaired at another shop as we were out of town.

Filed Mar 2, 2022 · MT

After having almost my entire front end redone which would be the second time since July I continued to hearing a consistent popping when turning or when going over uneven surface, wandering and jolting all over the hwy and nobody could seem to figure out why. Well I was driving down the hwy today going about 65 my truck started to vibrate I could feel the popping under my foot and something detached itself and came up n hit my windshield. The wandering and jolting are now almost impossible to drive the truck I believe this has caused me many more other problems and has costed me excessive amounts of money. It should be fixed along with the many other issues it may have caused

Filed Oct 26, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · FL

Check engine light has gone on intermittently. Have had it checked with no reason for the code. No sign that it was the engine harness. Contacted dealership and they explained they couldn't look at it for 3 weeks. Brought it to another mechanic and replaced computer. a week later it damaged that computer. I called dealership and they again advised there wad no way to have it towed in for at least 3 weeks. Only 1 diesel mechanic present. Had diagnostics run again and was diagnosed as engine wiring harness. Engine wire harness has damaged 5 computers. While driving vehicle, it suddenly cuts off, with warning lights on, power steering will not work. There is no warning to this happening. It has happened several times on the road, but would restart while still rolling. Now, there are no replacement wiring harness available to purchase. This is only a 2007.

Filed Jun 24, 2021 · Electrical · CA

when driving at 55 mph truck will just die. if I am at a stop sign truck will die. Anytime it dies you can not restart the truck for at least one hour. The last time it die I was in the left lane of Shaw Ave going east to a doctors appt. It die I am handicap so I just can't push it out of the way. luckily the Clovis Fire was a couple of cars back and push me and the truck to a safe place. The TIPM was DIAG at Clovis Dodge the problem. This is the third time since 02/20 then in 11/20 now 6/15/21 . It die 6/13/21 where we almost got hit waiting for the tow truck. Haz lights do not work when this happens. Some one is going to get hurt. TIPM maybe under warranty but a warranty is not going to keep someone SAFE.

Filed Aug 1, 2019 · Steering · 56,256 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 (na) ram 3500. While the vehicle was making a right turn at a traffic light, the passenger side tie rod snapped out of the socket. As a result, the vehicle lost steering ability. The vehicle was towed to boulder chrysler dodge ram (3200 28th st, boulder, co 80301, (303) 442-1687) and the failure was confirmed. The dealer replaced all of the steering components for $1,500. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the warranty was expired. The contact was referred back to the dealer. The failure mileage was 56,256.

Filed Jun 4, 2019 · Fuel system · 100,000 miles · FL

No throttle, tps changed out 4 tps s merging into interstate, throttle failed- 18 wheeler up my @$$. Matter of time, serious chain of events...no throttle, no power,no go parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

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Is the 2007 Ram 3500 reliable?

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2007 Ram 3500, fewer than a typical 3500 model year.

What is the 2007 Ram 3500 year score?

The 2007 Ram 3500 scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Ram 3500: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2007 Ram 3500?

Electrical system, with 3 complaints. Next is steering (2).

How many recalls does the 2007 Ram 3500 have?

1 recall, covering electrical system.

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