Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Dodge Ram 3500
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 has 14 NHTSA recall campaigns and 210 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 #11V350000 OUTER TIE ROD FAILURE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10E013000 AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT PITMAN ARMS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V434000 AIRV CEILING ASSEMBLIES/HEATER ELEMENT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V641000 ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V344000 BUMPER/HITCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E104000 CURVED TEMPERED AUTOMOTIVE REPLACEMENT GLASS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V472000 FUEL TANK STRAPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E009000 REPLACEMENT PITMAN ARM FAILURE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V380000 REAR VIEW MIRRORS/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V341000 POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 88 complaints
- Air Bags 36 complaints
- Suspension 31 complaints
- Electrical System 24 complaints
- Engine 17 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 17 complaints
Of the 210 complaints on file, 14 report a crash and 14 a fire; across all 210 complaints, owners report 9 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Dodge RAM 3500 shows a significant number of recalls (14) and owner complaints (210), particularly in steering and airbags. These issues suggest potential reliability challenges that buyers should be aware of. However, comprehensive data on failure mileage and repair costs is limited.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | 80,000–110,000 miles | $800–$2,500 | very common |
| airbag system | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | common |
| suspension system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $600–$2,000 | common |
| electrical system | 70,000–120,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | 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 changes every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Cooling system flush every 2 years
- Transmission fluid service every 30,000 miles
- Inspect belts and hoses annually
- Replace spark plugs every 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel vibration
- Airbag warning light
- Suspension rattles
- Electrical system shorts
- Engine misfires
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.