2007 Ram 3500 recalls and problems

The 2007 Ram 3500 has 1 recall and 6 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2007 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 17 3500 model years — 15th most.

1recalls
6complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
100,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Electrical System

Oct 13, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V739000 · 74,811 vehicles

Problem: 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 & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electrical System3
Unknown or other3
Steering2
Engine1
Exterior Lighting1
Fuel System1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2019: 2 complaints201922021: 2 complaints20212022: 1 complaints20222023: 1 complaints20231

2007 vs. other Ram 3500 years

2007: 6 complaints20072008: 4 complaints2009: 3 complaints20092013: 115 complaints2014: 202 complaints20142015: 137 complaints2016: 134 complaints20162017: 317 complaints2018: 810 complaints20188102019: 138 complaints2020: 116 complaints20202021: 63 complaints2022: 191 complaints20222023: 17 complaints2024: 46 complaints20242025: 43 complaints2026: 29 complaints202629

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2007. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2007 Ram 3500 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2007 Ram 3500, the latest from Oct 13, 2016 (electrical system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Ram 3500?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (3), unknown or other (3), steering (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.