2007 Dodge RAM 1500 Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2007 Dodge RAM 1500, 12% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 88,300 miles. The words owners use most often: “turn signal” (15% of reports).
- 62electrical system complaints
- 88,300median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 53%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Turn signal: mentioned in 9 of 62 complaints (15%)
- Ignition switch: mentioned in 5 of 62 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 55 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 62 complaints, 7 a fire.
Dodge RAM 1500 electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 RAM 1500 | 175 | 25% | 75,000 |
| 2011 RAM 1500 | 214 | 31% | 86,000 |
| 2010 RAM 1500 | 71 | 15% | 86,789 |
| 2009 RAM 1500 | 97 | 14% | 82,000 |
| 2008 RAM 1500 | 52 | 9% | 43,000 |
| 2007 RAM 1500 | 62 | 12% | 88,300 |
| 2006 RAM 1500 | 125 | 16% | 61,000 |
| 2005 RAM 1500 | 63 | 5% | 83,500 |
| 2004 RAM 1500 | 99 | 9% | 56,000 |
| 2003 RAM 1500 | 62 | 5% | 62,250 |
| 2002 RAM 1500 | 93 | 11% | 80,799 |
| 2001 RAM 1500 | 81 | 7% | 73,000 |
| 2000 RAM 1500 | 35 | 7% | 90,567 |
| 1999 RAM 1500 | 36 | 6% | 97,000 |
| 1998 RAM 1500 | 32 | 6% | 100,000 |
| 1997 RAM 1500 | 23 | 6% | 103,000 |
| 1996 RAM 1500 | 26 | 9% | 143,085 |
| 1995 RAM 1500 | 31 | 15% | 140,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Electrical system:ignition:switch
Problem: 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.
Risk: Broken springs can result in a no-start condition, or cause unintended movement when the ignition is cranked, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: 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. Chrysler's number for this recall is P80.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
Drivers side low & high beam headlight doesnt work. Bulb tests good, ground confirmed good. No power to high or low beam. Passenger side operates properly.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2007 Dodge RAM 1500s have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 62 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2007 Dodge RAM 1500 (12% of the 517 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Dodge RAM 1500 electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 88,300 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2007 Dodge RAM 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “turn signal”, in 9 of 62 complaints, followed by “ignition switch” (5).
Other 2007 Dodge RAM 1500 problems
- Air Bags problems (169)
- Suspension problems (69)
- Power Train problems (61)
- Steering problems (60)
See all 2007 Dodge RAM 1500 problems or electrical system problems across all RAM 1500 years.