Does the 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 have steering problems?

NHTSA has 88 owner complaints about the steering in the 2007 Dodge Ram 3500, 42% of all complaints for this model year, including 7 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 93,000 miles.

Which Dodge Ram 3500 year has the most steering complaints?

The 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 has the most steering complaints (222), compared with 88 for the 2007.

Is there a steering recall for the 2007 Dodge Ram 3500?

Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 concern the steering: 13V528000 and 11V350000.

2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Steering Problems

NHTSA has 88 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2007 Dodge Ram 3500, 42% of all 210 complaints for this model year. That is #5 highest steering complaint count among 8 Ram 3500 model years. These complaints report 7 crashes, 2 fires, and 7 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 93,000 miles.

Steering complaints: 88; 42% of 210
Crashes reported: 7
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 7
Median mileage: 93,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

When 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 steering complaints were filed

First complaint May 7, 2008, latest Jul 13, 2026.

88 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2008 Q2 to 2026 Q3; peak 2014 Q1 (13).

Steering recalls for the 2007 Dodge Ram 3500

NHTSA 13V528000Nov 6, 2013Steering706,664 vehicles
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 assembly may break.
Risk: A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler notified owners and launched its recall campaign in January 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N62.
NHTSA 11V350000Jul 6, 2011Steering242,780 vehicles
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, manufactured from february 14, 2008, through august 15, 2008, because the left tie rod ball stud may fracture. This condition tends to occur during low speed parking lot type maneuvers when the customer is making a tight turn. Additionally, model year 2003-2008 dodge ram 2500/3500 vehicles may have received the affected tie rod assembly as a replacement part during normal service.
Risk: This condition could result in the potential loss of directional stability in the left hand front wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the tie rod ends for relative orientation and replace the left outer tie rod as required and perform a front end toe alignment as needed. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 3, 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Steering complaints by Ram 3500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200561 (31%)
200675 (29%)
200788 (42%)
200894 (54%)
200969 (66%)
201092 (61%)
2011164 (73%)
2012222 (61%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 have steering problems?: NHTSA has 88 owner complaints about the steering in the 2007 Dodge Ram 3500, 42% of all complaints for this model year, including 7 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 93,000 miles.
Which Dodge Ram 3500 year has the most steering complaints?: The 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 has the most steering complaints (222), compared with 88 for the 2007.
Is there a steering recall for the 2007 Dodge Ram 3500?: Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 concern the steering: 13V528000 and 11V350000.