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 3500 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
As I was traveling the highway, my engine starting smoking. I was extremely fortunate that I was coming up on a service center/grocery store in idaho. There was indication on my dash instruments that my truck was operating abnormally, other than the smoke sifting through the hood. Upon my pulling over onto the the side, I opened the hood with used of heavy gloves and a towel and checked to see if radiator had fluid as the indicator light had read normal. As expected, coolant spewed out. I immediately closed it and waited for it tobe towed into idaho falls to be checked by a shop that I was familiar with.
TIPM issues multiple times replaced wipers,lights, horn all go crazy on 4 separate occasions truck has engaged starter and engine started with no key in ignition. A real safety hazard as the truck is a manual transmission and if left in gear it takes off. I've owned the truck approx 5 years with TIPM replaced at least 5 times dealer has no answers. The only way to stop the truck when this starts is to disconnect batteries. Happens with no warning at all. Always wondering where is a safe place to park it and if the next time will be the time it burns to the ground.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that after shutting off the vehicle, the interior lights failed to power off. The battery was disconnected in order to power off the interior lights to avoid draining the battery. After the battery was reconnected, the windshield wiper fluid dispensed and smoke came from the fuse box under the hood. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 161,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 3500. The contacted stated that he powered down the vehicle and shifted into manual transmission when he noticed that the key was partially hanging from the ignition switch. The engine then independently restarted and erroneously accelerated, crashing into another vehicle. There were no injuries. The contact re-entered the vehicle and removed the key completely from the ignition however, the engine continued to operate. The contact then disconnected the battery and the engine finally powered down. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the central computer was replaced. The contact informed the manufacturer of the incident. The failure mileage was 117,000. Updated 1/14/14 the consumer stated one day the vehicle started up by itself while it was parked outside in the driveway. …
Loaded at 18000 lbs gvw while towing a tandem axle trailer the vehicle died. Upon losing all electrical power the engine died causing the loss of power assisted brakes and power assisted steering. Fortunately the speed of the vehicle was around 5 MPH. I'm 6 foot tall and over 200 lbs and I was unable to steer the vehicle to the side of the parking area. Upon leaving the vehicle I immediately smelled electronics burning. I opened the hood and immediately disconnected the positive post of the totally integrated power module (TIPM). I then removed the TIPM to find a hole burnt through the side and the circuit board covered with black soot. I had the vehicle and trailer towed to corbin ky where there were no Dodge dealers willing to work on a vehicle of this size. Nor would they store the trailer for me while conducting the repair. …
Electrical fire on computer modular and fuse box causing vehicle to try to start and moved on its own about 150 yards. Key was not in the truck, it was parked. When discovered lights were on and windshield wipers & washers was on. Batteries had to be disconnected to shut down truck. If truck had not been found when it was it would have burnt to the ground. Truck was towed into dealership three weeks ago. Dodge is blaming this problem on the installation of utility bed which was done three years ago by spillards in austin, tx. Which has been installing beds since 1987. We are getting the total run around from Dodge! Dodge has now replaced the computer modular and now claims both batteries are burnt up due to this problem. This is a safety issue on this truck. It could have created a wreck or killed someone when it went out of control.
Power distribution box underneath fuse box melts down and smokes excessively. Problem comes without warning while driving. In a matter of 30 seconds the dash lights go out and motor dies, driver loses power steering and power brakes and is extremely hard to control, keeping in mind this is a heavy duty truck made for commercial work, in my case I use it for hauling implement equipment and various steel products. The March 15th incident was the third time this has happened. During the last time the windshield washer pump turned on and pumped fluid on the windshield making it virtually impossible to see. Problem was not diagnosed first two times to the shop, only a replacement part was installed. Problem occurs about every 12,000 miles.
60 miles from home after a 2,000 mile camping trip the truck suddenly stopped. Traveling north on highway191 in yellowstone park the dash lights started to flash and the truck died. I was barely able to pull off the narrow road. Emergency flashers didn't work and there was no cellphone service, snow was falling and trucks barely able to get around us, we feared for our lives. I opened up the hood and smelled burning plastic, the TIPM was melted in spots. Finally a kind motorist stopped to see if we needed help, 20 miles further down the road he was able to call a towing service which took another several hours to get to us. We were towed to a Dodge dealership in bozeman where it will be another2 weeks before they can get it in.
TIPM (totally integrated power module) failed, causing vehicles engine to stall at 75mph on freeway. Condition resulted in a "no-start" scenario. Because of this failed TIPM, the onboard diagnostic computer has no power, resulting in an inability to diagnose with obdii scan tools. This situation could have resulted in a possibly fatal accident, as the vehicle was in motion at 75mph on a major freeway with moderate traffic. When the vehicle stalled, all power steering and brakes were lost. These parts are prone to failing, but Chrysler refuses to accept responsibility. An aftermarket replacement is available at the price of approx. $600, but these parts are special order, and take several days to receive.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge 3500. The contact stated the vehicle was parked with the engine off and the clutch was left in reverse. The engine independently engaged and the vehicle rolled backward approximately 40 feet, crashing into a gate. Once the contact reached the vehicle he discovered that the windshield wipers were also activated, the engine was running and the horn began blowing independently. In addition, the fuse box had melted. The dealer advised that the fuse box and harness had burned. The vehicle was left at the dealer where the contact was awaiting repairs. The failure and current mileages were 75,000. Updated 11/03/10.
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 3500 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2007 Dodge Ram 3500?
NHTSA has 24 complaints about the electrical system of the 2007 Dodge Ram 3500, 11% of the model year's 210 complaints. The component named most often is horn (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 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 3500 electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 93,000 miles, and 21% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 9 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.