Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
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).
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled, and then the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact stopped the vehicle and had to wait for over one hour before being able to restart the vehicle. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the fuel pump relay had failed and informed the contact that there was a recall for the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V115000 (Electrical System) however, neither the VIN nor the vehicle was included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
I purchased my 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 truck around May 2022 at a used car lot. It had low mileage so I thought I did great. Immediately after I brought it home, it began to die. I figured it had a really old battery so I purchased a new one. This one would last around 3 days instead of the one day before dying. I would drive it and jump it over and over. I tried to contact the dealer over and over but they would not respond to my calls. I wrote a terrible review about them in Yelp and they contacted me immediately, but when I attempted to schedule a time to drop the truck back off, they stopped responding again. About 9 months later the truck stopped turning over all together. We found that the fuel pump was the issue. It sat for a year until I had it towed to the mechanic, who fixed the fuel pump, but found that the car would only run for a few seconds. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving approximately 70 MPH, smoke and flames appeared from underneath the dashboard. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and extinguished the fire with a fire extinguisher. The fire department arrived and, after inspecting the vehicle, reported that the air bag May have leaked and caused the fire. The contact also stated that they heard a leaking air noise coming from the vehicle. The vehicle's dashboard was burned and the vehicle was inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle remained on the side of the road. There were no injuries. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 154,000.
Vehicle shut off while driving causing loss of steering and braking. It gave code for bank 2 knock sensor and oil viscosity wrong. It would not start. Noticed smell from under passenger side. Found insulated harnessing in passenger side had caught fire possible due to short to chassis. Wiring was all in OEM state, found no standoffs present to keep harness off chassis on horizontal run, standiffs are present in vertical run by oil filter. Replaced section of harness and documented with pictures. This is a hazard to all Dodge owners, flame in very close proximity to oil filter. I have documented all with photos and request compensation for my work to repair.
On the evening of August the 18th I went to a convenience store approximately 1 mile from my home. I did smell an odor of something burning when I exited the truck but it dissipated quickly. I went into the store to purchase milk and when I returned to my truck the entire cab was filled with smoke and a strong odor of something burning. The keys were not in the ignition at the time. I looked through the cab but could not locate the source. I opened the hood of my truck and there were no signs what so ever of smoke or fire. I went back to the cab and inspected the back seat area of the truck. (quad cab) I noticed a faint orange glow against the lower body of the truck. I started to inspect the left rear door panel and felt the heat. When I grabbed the lower section of the interior panel melting and on fire plastic started to drip. …
Arrived at work and parked vehicle a little after 6:00 am. Went on my bus run and at about 7:45 am I received a call to return to the transportation center. When I arrived the fire department was there along with the sheriffs, that's when I saw my truck. At this point the fire was out and my trucks engine department was totally gone. The only thing that was left was the block. I informed my insurance company who was very quick and whom I was very pleased with. I also made several calls to Chrysler corp., talked to several people who always told me they were taking notes and would call me back the next day or so and never heard from them. Today I talked to someone in the legal dept. And was told that my truck was out of warranty and they were not liable for anything. I am very glad it was not parked in my garage at the time of the fire or that I was driving it. …
Truck began stalling with engine shutting off at random: while driving, at stop lights, etc. Truck would not restart for various lengths of time. Diagnosed as a bad fuel pump. Fuel pump replaced with no improvement in behavior. Diagnosed as intermittent random no electrical power to fuel pump module caused by malfunctioning TIPM. Replacement is $900-$1100. Told this is a common occurrence with Chrysler/Dodge tipms, with no guarantee of non-recurrence. Total loss of engine power due to a shut down of the fuel pump module while driving did not result in an accident, but the potential for an accident was huge. Dodge dealer does not acknowledge a problem with tipms, but their mechanic has communicated that there are so many issues with tipms, that they have the part on back-order. …
For the past week my engine was difficult to start. Cranked for about 20 second before starting. Today the engine cranked but failed to start. After opening the hood and checking the battery I noticed a burning smell coming from the fuse box, TIPM, which is located adjacent to the battery. I opened the cover to the TIPM and noticed white powder, acid. The negative lead which is also connected to the outside of the TIPM had white powder residue on the connector. I tried once again to start the vehicle but only cranked. Then some smoke was observed coming from the TIPM. I immediately stopped and made sure nothing was still burning. I read on line that TIPM failure is common with my vehicle and other Chrysler products but a recall was not issued. This could have turned into a safety issue if my vehicle began to catch fire. I have to spend $100 in towing cost and ~$800 to repair.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving approximately 35 MPH approaching a traffic signal, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator flashed. Also, the brakes and power steering seized. The contact coasted the vehicle to the road shoulder. The contact waited a few seconds and, as soon as the vehicle stopped, shifted the gear lever to park and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently approximately 35 times during the course of two years. The contact called port jeff Chrysler, Jeep,Dodge, Ram in port jefferson station, new york and was advised to take the additional keys off of the key ring. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
While driving at various speeds and also sitting at an idle, the truck tries to engage 4wd low. Dealership has replaced the front actuator, flashed the TIPM on 8/28/15. Didn't leave the dealers lot and the truck was still shifting into 4wd on its own. Back to the garage it went. I would have thought the truck would have a built in safety so that it can not shift into 4wd low at high speeds... Been told it could be the ac pressure switch, TIPM, transfer case actuator motor. Awaiting transfer case motor to be replaced at the moment. Still waiting for dealer to say that it is fixed. The truck is presenting unsafe driving conditions and the dealership can't find whats wrong with it. The problem still happens as of 9/20/15. Dealer has had my truck since 8/26/15 and still has it as of 9/20/15.
Related recalls
Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Dakota, and 2006 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles manufactured July 1, 2005, to July 31, 2006 with manual transmissions. The return springs in the clutch ignition interlock switch may break.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch ignition interlock switch, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Electrical complaints in other Ram 1500 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2007 Dodge Ram 1500?
NHTSA has 62 complaints about the electrical system of the 2007 Dodge Ram 1500, 12% of the model year's 517 complaints. The component named most often is instrument cluster/panel (2 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 electrical problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 14V-795 (switch, Dec 16, 2014). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 88,000 miles, and 15% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 7 fires and 0 injuries to electrical system 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.