Federal safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle until the repair is completed.

Model year record

2007 Dodge RAM 1500

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 703 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V352000

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Component: Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected: 4,648,270
Reported to NHTSA: 2016-05-24
Owners notified: 2017-03-27

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.

Safety risk

These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V313000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Component: Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected: 4,077,169
Reported to NHTSA: 2015-05-26
Owners notified: 2015-06-08

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V795000

Electrical system: ignition: switch

Component: Electrical system: ignition: switch
Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicles affected: 54,164
Reported to NHTSA: 2014-12-16
Owners notified: 2015-03-27

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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. Chrysler's number for this recall is P80.

Recall campaignNHTSA 13V528000

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

Component: Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicles affected: 706,664
Reported to NHTSA: 2013-11-06
Owners notified: 2014-01-17

Defect description

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Dodge RAM 2500 4x4 and 3500 4x4, model year 2007-2008 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis and model year 2006-2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4 trucks manufactured February 12, 2002, through February 13, 2008. The left tie rod assembly may break.

Safety risk

A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler notified owners and launched its recall campaign in January 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N62.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Air bags	166	89,000 mi
Electrical system	57	90,000 mi
Steering	57	60,000 mi
Suspension	52	72,100 mi
Power train	42	79,920 mi
Engine	35	110,000 mi
Exterior lighting	31	76,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	27	86,700 mi
Wheels	17	56,200 mi
Seat belts	16	82,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	13	19,222 mi
Service brakes	13	69,000 mi
Suspension: front	13	25,000 mi
Unknown or other	13	120,000 mi
Visibility/wiper	12	88,300 mi
Tires	11	31,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	11	63,218 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	10	76,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	9	35,000 mi
Visibility	8	38,000 mi
Structure: body	7	43,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	6	108,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	6	48,000 mi
Air bags: frontal	4	34,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	4	14,000 mi
Equipment	4	10,406 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal	4	46,758 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit	3	101,309 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft	3	101,309 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly	3	9,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs	3	36,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	2	6,248 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights	2	33,000 mi
Power train: driveline	2	37,500 mi
Seats	2	22,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages	2	500 mi
Structure	2	10,200 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint	2	5,840 mi
Suspension: front: hub	2	37,000 mi
Tires: sidewall	2	3,321 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	2	48,060 mi
Wheels: rim	2	500 mi
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module	1	—
Electrical system: ignition	1	4,500 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch	1	21,184 mi
Electrical system: wiring	1	188,011 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers	1	800 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	1	48,000 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility	1	86,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.	1	11,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch	1	23,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly	1	49,509 mi
Interior lighting	1	9,000 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)	1	12,100 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock	1	2,955 mi
Steering: linkages	1	92,000 mi
Structure: body: door	1	188,011 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing	1	49,412 mi
Suspension: rear	1	11,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	1	500 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	1	500 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls	1	500 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer	1	5,500 mi

The 2006 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2008 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

EA21002Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

EA15001Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Air bags: frontal

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.