Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (struts, shocks, control arms, ball joints, springs).
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 Ram 1500. The contact stated while her son was driving approximately 70 MPH, the driver's side front wheel suddenly separated from the vehicle causing the driver to nearly loses control of the vehicle before eventually stopping the vehicle. During the incident, no injuries were reported. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the axle had fractured. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, the local dealer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 56,200.
Driving and all of the sudden you get a death wobble, truck bouncing/ rattling making it hard to steer and won't stop until you slow down or stop. More than one date bit the one I will add below is most current
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle swayed from side to side when the brake pedal was depressed. As a result, the front driver side tire disengaged from the vehicle and the contact crashed into another vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that the front axle fractured. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a back injury and the front passenger sustained neck, shoulder, back and hip injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 185,000.
We were heading out of state on the interstate when all of a sudden the truck started shaking ferociously. My husband was driving and he slowed down. When he slowed down from 65 to around 50 miles an hour the shaking stopped. As he started to pick up speed again it started again. The shaking was so violent it felt as the truck would flip. As we were trying to find an exit to get off the interstate we crossed a bridge which was uneven and caused the shaking to begin again. After exiting the interstate and pulling into a parking lot my husband got out of the truck and looked under it expecting to find something broken or worn but he could find nothing that looked wrong. While heading back home it happened a few more times either when he got up to a certain speed or hit an uneven place in the road. …
In July 2007 we purchased a new 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 pick up truck from crown Dodge in fayetteville nc. On 01/08/08 my wife was driving the vehicle when the control arm on the front passenger wheel broke. This caused the tire to dislocate from the vehicle. The tire, ball joint, brake system and hoses stayed attached to the rim of the tire. This caused the vehicle to drop and surge to the right. Then collide with another vehicle.the control arm, ball joints and alumnium castings failed. We contacted the dealership who refered us to our insurance company even though the vehicle only has 5,800 miles and is still covered by factory warranty. We then e-mailed Dodge customer service and have yet to receive a reply. This type of product failure is similar to the issues with Ford SUV's which LED to several deaths. …
I bought this truck brand new in 07. I have had problems with the front end from day one. I took it in to the shop 3 or for times when under warranty for them to tell me nothing was wrong. The set of tires I have on it is the forth set due to wearing out. The truck pulls hard to the right, took it in for an alignment and was told it wasn't out & that something was wrong with the front end. This wasn't a Dodge dealer. When you get up to 60 MPH, the truck starts shaking very bad. If I hit a bump or go across a bridge, it jerks the steering wheel very bad & almost caused a wreck. I have replaced the shocks, the bushing's on the sway bar, & brakes and rotors thinking this could maybe be the problem. It still does it till this day. I seen where some 07 mega cabs have been recalled & in my opinion I think they need to take a look at all 07 Dodge Ram 1500 models.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact felt a strong vibration each time the vehicle was started. The failure progressed under the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop, but the mechanic could not replicate or diagnose the failure. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V817000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available for the driver side air bag; however, it was available for the front passenger side air bag. The dealer scheduled the appointment to replace the front passenger side air bag. The contact had to wait for the driver side part, but was not given a timeframe for the repair. The vehicle was to be taken to an authorized dealer for further inspection. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.
The truck bounced all over the road since the day of purchase. Was told by Dodge that's the way they handle. The truck is very unstable and vibrates at slow and fast speeds. Had tires and wheels balanced many times. New tires installed. Many alignments and still the problems persisted. Air pressure always correct. When hitting a small bump in the highway, it would send a shockwave through the entire truck suspension. The vehicle becomes uncontrollable. Had the truck to many different dealers to check the suspension, drivetrain, and steering, they have found no issues. This problem has to be a design flaw or a weakness in the truck suspension. I reported these problems years ago to this agency with no resulting action.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 MPH, there was a vibration on the front passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the driver and passenger side tie rods failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact later observed a puddle of an unknown substance under the front passenger side of the tire. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13V528000 (steering). The failure mileage was approximately 17,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Driving at approximately 55 MPH on I 81 in virginia I ran into some rough pavement. The front wheels began bouncing causing me to lose control of the vehicle briefly. I had just purchased the vehicle and this was the first time it happened. I continued on my trip and encountered the problem on seemingly every expansion joint or every bridge. I had no choice but to continue to my destination, massachusetts. I did not make it however as the truck eventually spun out on i95 in ct slamming into a guard rail. I replaced the front struts, assuming that was the issue. It was not. It is not the alignment nor the tires. All were checked. After the repairs from the accident,then parts the problem persists.
Suspension complaints in other Ram 1500 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are suspension problems on the 2007 Dodge Ram 1500?
NHTSA has 69 complaints about the suspension of the 2007 Dodge Ram 1500, 13% of the model year's 517 complaints. The component named most often is front (13 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 suspension problems?
No. NHTSA lists no suspension 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 suspension problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 60,000 miles, and 16% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 4 crashes, 0 fires and 4 injuries to suspension 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.