2007 DODGE RAM 2500
505 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| STEERING | 190 |
| SUSPENSION | 74 |
| AIR BAGS | 45 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 24 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 19 |
| ENGINE | 16 |
| POWER TRAIN | 12 |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 11 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 11 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 10 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 9 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 8 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 7 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 7 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 |
Recalls (11)
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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, 2005-2
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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, 2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 34 GALLON FUEL TANKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THE FUEL TANK MAY BECOME DAMAGED DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS, WHICH COULD ALLOW FUEL LEAKAGE TO OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE ROLLS OV
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
CERTAIN 4X4 TRUCKS WITH DIESEL ENGINES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, CERTAIN 4X4 TRUCKS WITH DIESEL ENGINES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
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 FEDER
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
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 assemb
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
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,
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
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.
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
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 CON
SUSPENSION
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 ATTACHMEN
Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE THE ODOR OF DIESEL FUEL WAS PRESENT INSIDE THE CABIN WHICH HAD CAUSED RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS FOR THE DRIVER. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE ODOR WAS MORE PRESENT WHILE THE ENGINE WAS IDLING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER LENOIR CITY CHRYSLER (1206 EAST BROADWAY, LENOIR CITY, TN.) WHO REPLACED THE BOLTS ON THE EGR COOLER BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE
Mileage: 35,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE THE ODOR OF DIESEL FUEL WAS PRESENT INSIDE THE CABIN WHICH HAD CAUSED RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS FOR THE DRIVER. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE ODOR WAS MORE PRESENT WHILE THE ENGINE WAS IDLING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER LENOIR CITY CHRYSLER (1206 EAST BROADWAY, LENOIR CITY, TN.) WHO REPLACED THE BOLTS ON THE EGR COOLER BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE
Mileage: 35,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, A DEER CROSSED IN FRONT THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT SHIFTED TO THE RIGHT TO AVOID CRASHING INTO THE DEER AND AS A RESULT THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A TELEPHONE POLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAINED INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IMPOUND LOT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V313000 (AIR BA
Mileage: 40,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE RAM 2500. WHILE DRIVING 25-30 MPH, THE TIE ROD FAILED AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A DITCH. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,331.
Mileage: 124,331
I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE NUMOROUS FRONT END SUSPENSION AND STEERING COMPONENTS,3 STEERING GEAR BOXES,ALL FRONT END STEERING PARTS,PITMAN ARM, ALL STEERING COMPONENTS TWICE AND BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT AXLE SHAFT UJOINTS 7 TIMES TOTAL AND I HAVE TO DO THEM AGAIN.THE ENTIRE STEERING NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN AND I AM SERIOUSLY THINKING OF SELLING TRUCK DO TO IT IS A MONEY PIT SINCE DAY 1 WHEN I PURCHASED IT BRAND NEW FROM BROOKFIELD MOTORS.THIS TRUCK IS THE 4TH DOGE I PURCHASED NEW AND I AM LOOSING FAITH
Mileage: 10,000
I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE NUMOROUS FRONT END SUSPENSION AND STEERING COMPONENTS,3 STEERING GEAR BOXES,ALL FRONT END STEERING PARTS,PITMAN ARM, ALL STEERING COMPONENTS TWICE AND BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT AXLE SHAFT UJOINTS 7 TIMES TOTAL AND I HAVE TO DO THEM AGAIN.THE ENTIRE STEERING NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN AND I AM SERIOUSLY THINKING OF SELLING TRUCK DO TO IT IS A MONEY PIT SINCE DAY 1 WHEN I PURCHASED IT BRAND NEW FROM BROOKFIELD MOTORS.THIS TRUCK IS THE 4TH DOGE I PURCHASED NEW AND I AM LOOSING FAITH
Mileage: 10,000
2ND TIME IN 3 YEARS POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE BOX CAUGHT ON FIRE CAUSING ENGINE TO DIE THE KEEP RUNNING STARTER UNTIL WE REMOVED BATTERY CABLES FIRST TIME VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THIS TIME GOING DOWN HIGHWAY IN TRAFFIC
Mileage: 100,500
2ND TIME IN 3 YEARS POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE BOX CAUGHT ON FIRE CAUSING ENGINE TO DIE THE KEEP RUNNING STARTER UNTIL WE REMOVED BATTERY CABLES FIRST TIME VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THIS TIME GOING DOWN HIGHWAY IN TRAFFIC
Mileage: 100,500
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, A SNOW PLOW CRASHED INTO THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CAUSING SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE DRIVER SUFFERED A FRACTURED CERVICAL AND LUMBER SPINE AND LEFT HIP AND ELBOW INJURIES. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE
Mileage: 39,000
MY SON WAS WORKING WITH THE OWNER OF THE TRUCK IN N.C. TRUCK WENT OFF ROAD HIT TREE BOTH DIED MY SON WAS THROWN OUT OF TRUCK AND LANDED UNDER THE TRUCK. POLICE SAID AIRBAGS DID NOT WORK RIGHT BUT DUE TO FIRE IT WAS SAID TO BE INCONCLUSIVE. THERE WAS ALSO A DOG IN THE BACK SEAT THAT GOT OUT WITH OUT INJURY . THIS IS WHAT LEADS ME TO THINK THE AIRBAGS WERE NOT WORKING IF SO MY SON AND THE OTHER BOY WOULD OF HAD A BETTER CHANCE TO GET OUT OF THE TRUCK BEFORE THE FIRE STARTED. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 DODGE RAM 2500. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, A DEER JUMPED IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE CONTACT TO SWERVE AND CRASH INTO A LIGHT POLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 120,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Mileage: 120,000
ALL OF A SUDDEN MY BRAKES FAILED COULD NOT STEER CORRECTLY AND I LOST CONTROL OF THE TRUCK SLAMMING INTO AN ONCOMING VEHICLE. IT FELT LIKE I WAS STEERING TO GO STRAIGHT AND THE STEERING WHEEL JUST TURNED ON ITS OWN. NOW I HAVE A $2800 BILL TO PAY THE BODY SHOP AND I NEED TO GET MY STEERING BOX REPLACED. I WOULD LIKE HELP WITH THAT. AND MOST IMPORTANT I NEED THESE RECALLS DONE ONCE I GET MY TRUCK OUT OF THE BODY SHOP. MY ONLY REQUEST IS THAT WHEN I BRING IT IN TO THE DEALER I WOULD LIKE
Mileage: 110,000
ALL OF A SUDDEN MY BRAKES FAILED COULD NOT STEER CORRECTLY AND I LOST CONTROL OF THE TRUCK SLAMMING INTO AN ONCOMING VEHICLE. IT FELT LIKE I WAS STEERING TO GO STRAIGHT AND THE STEERING WHEEL JUST TURNED ON ITS OWN. NOW I HAVE A $2800 BILL TO PAY THE BODY SHOP AND I NEED TO GET MY STEERING BOX REPLACED. I WOULD LIKE HELP WITH THAT. AND MOST IMPORTANT I NEED THESE RECALLS DONE ONCE I GET MY TRUCK OUT OF THE BODY SHOP. MY ONLY REQUEST IS THAT WHEN I BRING IT IN TO THE DEALER I WOULD LIKE
Mileage: 110,000
ALL OF A SUDDEN MY BRAKES FAILED COULD NOT STEER CORRECTLY AND I LOST CONTROL OF THE TRUCK SLAMMING INTO AN ONCOMING VEHICLE. IT FELT LIKE I WAS STEERING TO GO STRAIGHT AND THE STEERING WHEEL JUST TURNED ON ITS OWN. NOW I HAVE A $2800 BILL TO PAY THE BODY SHOP AND I NEED TO GET MY STEERING BOX REPLACED. I WOULD LIKE HELP WITH THAT. AND MOST IMPORTANT I NEED THESE RECALLS DONE ONCE I GET MY TRUCK OUT OF THE BODY SHOP. MY ONLY REQUEST IS THAT WHEN I BRING IT IN TO THE DEALER I WOULD LIKE
Mileage: 110,000
ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING ON A ROUGH GRAVEL ROAD AT A 10% GRADE WITH NO LOAD IN THE BED AND NO TRAILER, DESTROYING THE ENTIRE TRUCK AND SPARKING A 150 ACRE WILDFIRE
Mileage: 120,000
DRIVING ON UNFAMILIAR RURAL DIRT ROAD AT NIGHT, SWITCHED TO HIGH BEAM TO SEE UPCOMING INTERSECTION AND ALL HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT. STUNNED, I LOST SEVERAL CRITICAL SECONDS BEFORE I RESTORED THE LOW BEAMS AND LOCKED UP THE BRAKES. TOO LATE. UNABLE TO TURN SAFELY, I LEFT ROAD, WENT DOWN EMBANKMENT THROUGH FENCE BEFORE STOPPING IN PASTURE. SUBSTANTIAL FRONT END AND BODY DAMAGE TO TRUCK.
Mileage: 46,000
DRIVING ON UNFAMILIAR RURAL DIRT ROAD AT NIGHT, SWITCHED TO HIGH BEAM TO SEE UPCOMING INTERSECTION AND ALL HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT. STUNNED, I LOST SEVERAL CRITICAL SECONDS BEFORE I RESTORED THE LOW BEAMS AND LOCKED UP THE BRAKES. TOO LATE. UNABLE TO TURN SAFELY, I LEFT ROAD, WENT DOWN EMBANKMENT THROUGH FENCE BEFORE STOPPING IN PASTURE. SUBSTANTIAL FRONT END AND BODY DAMAGE TO TRUCK.
Mileage: 46,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO A SEIZURE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO A SEIZURE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER AFTER CRASHING INTO MULTIPLE VEHICLES AND THE AIR BAGS ALSO FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED WHIPLA
Mileage: 55,000
MY SON ([XXX]) WAS DRIVING ALONG KING COLLEGE ROAD, BRISTOL,TENNESSEE AT ABOUT 8:55PM ON DECEMBER 4, 2014 MY VEHICLE BECAME UNSTEERABLE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THE LEFT FRONT TIRE ROD APPARENTLY BROKE AND HE WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE. PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT HE HAD TAKEN IT TO A LOCAL DODGE DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. COME TO FIND OUT IT APPEARS SOMEONE ERRONEOUSLY LISTED THE VEHICLE IN THE SYSTEM AS BEING REPAIRED AND IT WAS NEVER REPAIRED. I BELIEVE SOMEO
Mileage: 60,000
I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL AND TOOK MY TRUCK TO THE DEALER WHO PRECEDED TO TELL ME THAT IT DID NOT APPLY TO MY TRUCK , SO WHEN MY 16 YEAR LEFT THE DEALERSHIP 2 DAYS LATER SHE WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND IT STARTED SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY AND SHE HEARD A SNAP AND LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING AND HIT A GUARDRAIL AND WRECKED, IF NOT FOR THE GUARDRAIL SHE WOULD HAVE WENT DOWN A SIX FT EMBANKMENT AND BEEN INJURED. SHE HAD JUST DRIVEN ON THE INTERSTATE AND IF SHE HAD BEEN ON IT SHE P