2007 Ram 3500 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2007 Ram 3500 has a Complaint Index of 7 and ranks 15th worst (out of 16 model years), earning a Good verdict, though that verdict is capped because complaint records for 2005-2009 are less complete. NHTSA lists only 6 complaints and 1 recall for this year.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 7/100
- #15 of 16 3500 years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 6
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Electrical System
Top 2007 Ram 3500 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System3 (50%)
- Other3 (50%)
- Steering2 (33%)
- Engine1 (17%)
- Fuel System1 (17%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Throttle position sensor failures caused sudden loss of throttle response while merging, even after multiple TPS replacements.
- A passenger-side tie rod separated from its socket during a turn, causing a loss of steering control at 56,256 miles.
- The engine stalled unexpectedly at highway speed and at stops, then would not restart for an extended period.
- The check engine light came on intermittently with no stored code, and a replacement computer failed again about a week later.
- Steering components broke while turning the truck around off-road, raising concern about what could happen at towing speed.
2007 Ram 3500 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 16V739000Oct 13, 2016Electrical System74,811 vehicles
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
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.
2007 compared with other 3500 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Ram 3500 reliable?
- NHTSA data shows only 6 complaints and a Complaint Index of 7 for the 2007 Ram 3500, the second-lowest among 16 model years. It carries a Good verdict, though that rating is capped because complaint records for 2005-2009 model years are less complete.
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Ram 3500?
- Electrical System complaints make up 50% of reports, followed by Steering at 33%, then single complaints each for Engine and Fuel System.
- Does the 2007 Ram 3500 have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 16V739000) covers the Electrical System; it involves replacing the alternator with a revised part free of charge.
- How does the 2007 Ram 3500 compare to later years like 2018?
- The 2007 model has a Complaint Index of 7 versus 100 for the 2018 model, which is rated Avoid. Later Ram 3500 years show far more reported problems and recalls.