Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
July 21, 2015 I had heard a loud high pitch noise originating from the rear of the vehicle. At higher speeds it stopped, but then I was hearing a sound of metal clanking together. I was able to make it to work. I took a look under the vehicle and nothing was visibly wrong. That evening I was driving home, and the vehicle lurched at approximately 40 MPH; I pulled into the center lane of traffic, put the vehicle in park, then back to drive and proceeded to drive forward. Within a half of a mile as I was driving approximately 40 MPH, the rear axle locked up and I skidded to a screeching halt. Luckily no one was behind me and I avoided an accident. I was unable to get the vehicle to move, so I blocked a lane of traffic until the tow truck showed up. …
Three sets of rotors and brakes in two years, 4wd auto light flashing and works intermittently(just started plus electrical noise in dash and heat stops blowing. Sounds like it's going to start on fire. I have to get to work so I have to drive it.(I have five kids a crabby wife and a granddaughter to feed), tie rod on drivers side went bad. So I had everything replaced. I've sunk allot of $$ into it and can't afford another penny. I'm concerned of all the complaints saying the computer goes bad causing the actuator to go bad as well. I hope it lasts long enough. Perhaps you should just start a go fund me page to Chrysler owners lol. It's a shame because it's a beautiful truck.
While driving city speeds ABS and parking brake warning light appear for 10 sec and then turn off. Did not affect driving. While driving at any speed over any size bump, front end makes significant clank, bang, wobble noise. Can't locate issue, nothing is loose. Replaced struts, problem persists. Seems to be coming from front passenger steering/suspension area. While driving at any speed when applying the brakes, significant shaking while braking. Several OBD codes; improper oil weight, have used manufacture recommended oil for every oil change. Oil is changed every 6000 miles or 3months. OBD code; low voltage. OBD code; transmission overdrive clutch.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving 35 MPH, a vehicle made a left turn in front of the contact's vehicle. The contact was unable to stop because the ABS failed to engage. The contact crashed into the passenger side of the other vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver of the other vehicle sustained injuries and the contact sustained an injury to the head. The vehicle is currently at the dealer. The dealer discovered that the antilock braking system does not work at low speeds. The auburn police department filed report # 07-07742. The current mileage is 3,014 and failure mileage was 2,955.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving at various speeds, the contact experiences difficulty opening the rear window. The handle is located behind the driver's side head rest. In addition, the accelerator pedal is too close to the brake pedal, which occasionally causes the contact to accelerate when he is actually trying to brake. On one occasion, he crashed into his home due to the pedals being so close together. No one was injured during the crash and the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current mileage was 2,990 and failure mileage was 500. Updated 07/29/08 updated 07/29/08
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving 5 MPH, the front driver side wheel hub assembly fractured. The failure caused the front wheel, brake rotor, and brake caliper to separate from the vehicle. The contact also stated that the brake lines fractured. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Previously, the front passenger wheel hub assembly also fractured. The vehicle was repaired at that time. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 189,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving at various speeds and attempting to depress the brake pedal, the contact inadvertently engaged the accelerator pedal due to the close design. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake pedal needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while reversing from a parking space, the braking ability seized. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the metal brake line failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. The VIN was not available.
Going down road came around curve truck was making a turn hit the brakes slid close to a hundred feet brakes locked up lost control and slid into the rear of the trailer the truck was pulling the ABS brake system did not work their a continuous set of skid marks.
Driving vehicle at 55 MPH on expressway applied the brake and the truck stalls. It also will stall at stop signs and red lights no codes come up and truck restarts. Letting off the brake pedal the truck will avoid stall very dangerous situation.
Brake complaints in other Ram 1500 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 2007 Dodge Ram 1500?
NHTSA has 21 complaints about the brakes of the 2007 Dodge Ram 1500, 4% of the model year's 517 complaints. The component named most often is pedals and linkages (2 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 brake problems?
No. NHTSA lists no brakes recall for the 2007 Dodge Ram 1500, though it has 4 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 51,000 miles, and 20% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 3 crashes, 0 fires and 2 injuries to brakes problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.