Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Dodge Ram 1500
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 517 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V352000 Do Not Drive - Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V313000 Do Not Drive - Driver Side Frontal Air Bag May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V795000 Clutch Ignition Interlock Switch NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V528000 Failure of the Left Tie Rod Assembly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10E040000 WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10E013000 AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT PITMAN ARMS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E104000 CURVED TEMPERED AUTOMOTIVE REPLACEMENT GLASS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 169 complaints
- Suspension 69 complaints
- Electrical System 62 complaints
- Power Train 61 complaints
- Steering 60 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 37 complaints
Of the 517 complaints on file, 32 report a crash and 8 a fire; across all 517 complaints, owners report 38 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 shows below-average reliability with 517 complaints and 7 recalls. Common issues include airbag and suspension problems. The frequency of complaints in multiple systems suggests recurring issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| air bags | Unknown | $500–$1,200 | common |
| suspension | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$900 | common |
| electrical system | 80,000–110,000 miles | $200–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake pads and rotors
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Coolant flush
- Transmission service
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning lights
- Steering wheel vibration
- Unusual suspension noise
- Electrical faults
- Transmission issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.