Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Dodge Ram
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Dodge Ram has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 17 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09E009000 AFTERMARKET WINDSHEILD WIPER MODULES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E001000 AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT STEERING LINKAGES/POWERS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V413000 FRONT DRIVESHAFT YOKE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E066000 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS/TOW ASSEMBLIE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 4 complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 2 complaints
- Structure 2 complaints
- Visibility 2 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
Of the 17 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Dodge Ram has an average reliability rating due to its known issues with the power train, engine, and visibility, as suggested by owner complaints.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | common |
| engine | 70,000–130,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | occasional |
| visibility systems | 50,000–90,000 miles | $200–$500 | 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 inspection annually
- Tire rotation every 6,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual engine noises
- Transmission slipping
- Delayed gear engagement
- Dashboard warning lights
- Reduced engine power
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Dodge Ram at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.