2007 Dodge RAM 2500: complaints, problems and recalls

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE RAM 2500. THREE DAYS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DECELERATE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH ON A CLEAR DAY. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ROLL BEFORE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINE HAD PUNCTURED. THE BRAKE LINE WAS REPLACED THAT DAY. HOWEVER, THE BRAKES CONTINUED TO FAIL. ON THE SECOND VISIT TO THE DEALER THE BRAKE BOOSTER WAS REPLACED. THE BRAKES CONTINUED TO FAIL ONCE AGAIN AFTER THE REPAIR.…

Owner-reported narrative. 200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10188580 at NHTSA ↗

ON 5/19/2007 TWO TIRE VALVE STEMS FAILED WITHIN 2 HOURS, SCHRADER-CHINA VALVE STEMS, FAILED DEFLATING TIRE IN MOMENTS. OCCURRED ON 2007 DODGE 2500 QUAD CAB SHORT BED TRUCK WITH APPROXIMATELY B750 LBS IN BED. TIRES HAD BEEN INFLATED TO 55 LBS FRONT AND 70 LBS REAR. RIGHT REAR TIRE STEM BLEW OUT WHILE STATIONARY AFTER RUNNING APPROXIMATELY 75 MILES AT 55-70 MPH. LEFT REAR STEM FAILED AFTER APPROXIMATELY 1 1-1/2 HOURS ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. LEFT REAR DID NOT CAUSE COMPLETE DEFLATION, BUT LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE TO 40 LBS. TRUCK WAS TOWED, TI…

Owner-reported narrative. 3,835 miles reported. Look up ODI 10191296 at NHTSA ↗

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE RAM 2500. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WOULD SWAY LEFT TO RIGHT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WORSENED DURING HEAVY WINDS AND RAIN. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE STEERING GEAR BOX WAS DEFECTIVE AND SHOULD BE REPLACED. THEY STATED THAT THE PART WAS ON BACK ORDER AND WOULD ARRIVE IN APPROXIMATELY FOUR WEEKS. AS OF JULY 25, 2007, THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 3,100 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 800.

Owner-reported narrative. 800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10197480 at NHTSA ↗

GOING 50+ AND HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD CAUSES THE TRUCK TO ENTER A "DEATH WOBBLE" THAT WILL NOT CORRECT UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED. VIOLENT SHAKING FROM THE FRONT END THAT CAN BE FELT THROUGH THE STEERING AND MAKES IT FEEL LIKE THE DOOR ARE GOING TO FALL OFF. *B

Owner-reported narrative. 400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10198920 at NHTSA ↗

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE RAM 2500. WHILE DRIVING INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A WALL AND THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE AIR BAGS BURNED THE CONTACT'S STOMACH, NOSE AND SHE ALSO SUSTAINED ANKLE INJURIES. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THEY MADE REPAIRS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 19,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,500. UPDATED 01/17/08 *BF UPDATED

Owner-reported narrative. 18,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10203457 at NHTSA ↗

TL*CONTACT OWNS A 2007/DODGE/RAM 2500. THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY WHEN HE CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE APPROXIMATE MILEAGE AT THE TIME WAS 35MPH. THERE WERE PASSANGERS IN THE VEHICLE WEARING SEAT BELTS. THERE WERE NO INJUIRES. A POLICE REPORT IS AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VIN NUMBER IS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 11450.

Owner-reported narrative. 11,450 miles reported. Look up ODI 10204621 at NHTSA ↗

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DECELERATED AS HE DOWNSHIFTED BETWEEN FIFTH AND FOUR GEAR. WHILE DRIVING 42 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION APPEARED TO DISENGAGE WHEN SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND THE VEHICLE COASTED WHEN HE RELEASED THE BRAKE PEDAL. HE STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION AUTOMATICALLY RE-ENGAGED AT 30 MPH. WHEN MANUALLY SHIFTING FROM FIRST TO FIFTH GEAR, THE TRANSMISSION OPERATES NORMALLY, HOWEVER, IT FAILS TO FUNCTION AUTOMATICALLY. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR IT TO BE TE…

Owner-reported narrative. 3,855 miles reported. Look up ODI 10205539 at NHTSA ↗

PEOPLE FLASH THERE HEADLIGHTS AT ME BECAUSE MY LIGHTS ARE TOO HIGH. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 14,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10206151 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2007-03-12 (March 12, 2007)

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 THAN PASSENGER CARS." THE CERTIFICATION LABEL, TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL AND SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE PRESSURE INFORMATION LABEL CONTAIN INCORRECT TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE INFORMATION.

Consequence: IMPROPER TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE CAN CAUSE TIRE FAILURE AND RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT CERTIFICATION LABEL OVERLAY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Reported: 2007-06-13 (June 13, 2007)

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 OVER.

Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUEL TANK SHIELD ONTO THE FRONT FRAME CROSS MEMBER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Reported: 2008-12-05 (December 5, 2008)

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.

Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD A BRACKET TO SUPPORT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT SILENCER PAD ADJACENT TO THE EGR COOLER. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Reported: 2011-07-06 (July 6, 2011)

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.

Consequence: 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.

Reported: 2013-11-06 (November 6, 2013)

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.

Consequence: 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.

Reported: 2014-12-16 (December 16, 2014)

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.

Consequence: Broken springs can result in a no-start condition, or cause unintended movement when the ignition is cranked, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch ignition interlock switch, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P80.

Reported: 2015-05-26 (May 26, 2015)

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, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.

Reported: 2016-05-24 (May 24, 2016)

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, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.

Consequence: These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.