YearToAvoid

2007 Dodge Ram Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

33/100

#5 most-complained of 7 Ram years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2007 Dodge Ram has 17 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 33 out of 100 — #5 highest of 7 Ram model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is transmission & powertrain (4 complaints, 24% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash and 1 fire.

Complaints
17
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
1 / 1
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2007 Dodge Ram problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Transmission & Powertrain4 (24%)
  2. Engine3 (18%)
  3. Brakes2 (12%)
  4. Electrical System2 (12%)
  5. Structure & Body2 (12%)
  6. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (12%)
  7. Visibility & Wipers2 (12%)
  8. Fuel System1 (6%)
  9. Other1 (6%)
2007 Dodge Ram complaints: complaints filed per month3Nov 2007Sep 2008Jul 2009Apr 2010Jan 2011Sep 2011Sep 2021Oct 2024
19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2007 to Oct 2024; peak Sep 2011 (3).

2007 Dodge Ram recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 07V413000Sep 12, 2007Transmission & Powertrain1,498 vehicles

    Power train:driveline:driveshaft

    On certain two wheel drive trucks equipped with manual transmissions, the front driveshaft yoke may break under certain driving conditions.

    Risk: This could result in a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash without warning.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the driveshaft free of charge. The recall began on october 22, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

2007 compared with other Ram years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002005200620072008200920102011
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2005Avoid83400—
2006Caution50250—
2007Good33171—
2008Caution67252—
2009Best1795—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Dodge Ram a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 Dodge Ram ranks #5 of 7 among Ram model years (Complaint Index 33/100, verdict: Good). It has 17 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Dodge Ram?
The most reported problem areas are transmission & powertrain (4 complaints), engine (3 complaints), and brakes (2 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 59,436 miles.
Does the 2007 Dodge Ram have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2007 Dodge Ram, most recently reported 2007, covering transmission & powertrain.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.