2007 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Consumer Reviews

Love that "HEMI"

Written by: that dodge guy on 09/07/2009

Vehicle

2007 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SLT 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (4.7L 8cyl 6M)

Review

I have had this truck for two years with no issues. I have a 6" lift, 35" tires, magnaflo exhaust, airaid intake and throttle body spacer, and I pull a 7x14 enclosed trailer loaded with toys and I get about 14-15 mpg, that is going up many big hills, and going about 65. I didn't buy this truck for gas mileage I bought it to play with and tow with, great choice.....at least my dodge doesn't have spark plug issues.....(5.4L)any guesses?

Favorite Features

The "hemi"...and every thing I have done to it....

Suggested Improvements

I have heard that dodge has weak trany's but this is my second dodge (2001 dakota 4.7l) and I haven't had any issues....knock on wood

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Great Truck - Lousy Mileage

Written by: Tim-in-Arizona on 09/07/2009

Vehicle

2007 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SLT 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (4.7L 8cyl 6M)

Review

I traded my 2005 Dodge SLT 4x4 in on a Cadillac for my Wife, and regretted doing so as I missed it so much, so I bought the 2007 when I had the opportunity. It is a 2007 SLT Sport 4x4 with the Hemi and it is a fantastic truck. It sits outside day and night in uncovered parking in the hot Arizona Sun, and it has never let me down, doesn't over-heat, and the truck still looks like Brand New. The Arizona Heat can cook an interior, but so far, nothing has warped, nor faded. Now mileage totally stinks, and it gets worse mileage with the 8/4 Engine than the V-8 Hemi did in my 2005, and gets roughly the same mileage as my 1973 Dodge Powerwagon did with a 360. It averages only 12 MPG, which stinks!

Favorite Features

Power - 345 Horsepower and lots of torque. The Ride - Okay it's a little bumpy, but it is a 4x4 and with the 20 inch rims, it rides a little rough. Visibility - Great visibility with no blind spots.

Suggested Improvements

Mileage - I know a 1/2 Ton 4x4 will not get fantastic mileage, but c'mon, the same mileage as my old 1973 Dodge? Chrysler, you can do better than this! Wind Noise - I get a whistle from the door seal and they could do a better job of sealing the doors to prevent this.

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2007 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 Hemi

Written by: Drew on 08/14/2009

Vehicle

2007 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Laramie 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)

Review

Before I bought this truck I read every one of these reviews. Now after owning it for a few months I'm surprised they were so positive. I thought I'd add my 2 cents. Put simply, if you buy a truck to use a truck. Avoid this one. I tow and use my truck alot off road. Build quality is extremely flimsy. Tranny has very irritating and weird shifting tendencies. Road wander is horrible in this thing. The slightest little bump will send it bouncing all over the road. If you just go to and from work, and Home Depot on the weekends and don't mind the bouncing into the next lane when you hit a bump. This truck is for you.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

Firm up trans and lateral ride stiffness. Better lsd in rearend(do a search on this!) Don't skimp on build quality. If you've owned a ford or chevy before, this will feel like a tuna can.

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Love my RAM - Big Horn Edition

Written by: Ram tough on 07/08/2009

Vehicle

2007 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SLT 4dr Quad Cab SB (4.7L 8cyl 6M)

Review

Never had any issues with the truck. Truck came with the 20 inch wheels which is what I liked. It also came with the Hemi motor, and its really response when the pedal is floored. The Hemi is sensitive on the brands of gas, so its best to use a popular brand.

Favorite Features

Hemi motor, 20in wheels, 4 door, big discounts from Dodge.

Suggested Improvements

Better tires

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Leaking Back Glass

Written by: TErvin on 05/06/2009

Vehicle

2007 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SLT 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (4.7L 8cyl 6M)

Review

For the most part I really love this truck!! Awesome looks and can't beat the power of the hemi! But it is headed to shop for the fourth time for leak in back window. When it rains, the storage buckets under the back seats will have water in them. Can't seem to get it stopped. Also, truck comes out of reverse occasionally. Doesn't happen on a daily basis, but just enough to worry me. Thank goodness I have the lifetime warranty on the powertrain so that it will be covered if it gets any worse. Really hope they can get the leak fixed because I love my truck and don't want to have to end up trading it due to one issue!!

Favorite Features

Hemi power! Auto start with a quick flick of the key. Love the tall jacked up look of the 20 inch tires. Overall mean look of the truck!

Suggested Improvements

Better design for install of back windshield to stop leak issues! And of course like every other review I have read.....Gas Mileage!! But power of hemi worth it! Back end gets a little squirrely in rain, don't know what would help this other than keeping foot out of the gas pedal.

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2007 Ran 1500 Big Horn Edition

Written by: ljuan on 05/01/2009

Vehicle

2007 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SLT 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (4.7L 8cyl 6M)

Review

Great truck so far. Very dependable with respectable power from the little 4.7, but horrible gas mileage. I don't drive it too hard and have never got much higher than 15 mpg, even on the highway. I think it drives pretty smooth for such a big truck. The best part to me is the look it has. Mine has the chrome 2o's and i think it looks better and tougher than any other. I would recommend this truck to anyone.

Favorite Features

Great price, Great looking truck, and smooth ride

Suggested Improvements

An interior made of better quality materials. And definitely better gas mileage

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Good solid truck

Written by: Scooty4722 on 03/27/2009

Vehicle

2007 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SLT 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (4.7L 8cyl 6M)

Review

I have to say overall I love my truck. It's not perfect though. The gas mileage has never really improved that much, the driver door doesn't seal very well and at highway speed there is a lot of wind noise. I have a leak from the front (probably by the looks of it the front trans axle) which is going for service next week, the Hemi engine when driving at highway speeds and switches to 4 cylinders will cause wheel spin on ice/black ice. This is a major problem for those of us north of the border in the winter! I also pull a 29' camper trailer with my truck and I wish I upgraded to the 2500 when I purchased my truck 2 years ago. Overall I am happy, but I will consider a Ford next time.

Favorite Features

Hemi, I actually really like the styling (especially the 2010's)

Suggested Improvements

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Tailgate

Written by: tedandsue on 03/15/2009

Vehicle

2007 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 ST 4dr Quad Cab 4WD LB (4.7L 8cyl 5A)

Review

Overall I have enjoyed this vehicle. But I am having a ton of problems with the tailgate. It is really hard to close at times, or it won't even stay shut.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

Find a way to fix the tailgate, so I won't have so many troubles.

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One awesome truck

Written by: jordan on 02/25/2009

Vehicle

2007 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SLT 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (4.7L 8cyl 6M)

Review

We have owned GM vehicles always and we were looking for a good lease deal. Dodge was the greatest. We hesitated getting Dodge because what some people say but that truck had such an extreme hard life and never left us stranded. Never any transmission problems or anything. Up huge hills with 5 snowmobiles on the back of a trailer to the rug, burnout competitions, snowmobile trails you name it and it did it. It went awesome but the lease is now up. At 33k it still goes like new!

Favorite Features

The power, 20 inch wheels, sleek look, clean easy interior, and driving stability

Suggested Improvements

Door panels rattled down bumpy roads from day one. Never got great mileage but it was well worth it.

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Bad luck with this one

Written by: BWL on 02/07/2009

Vehicle

2007 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SLT 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (4.7L 8cyl 6M)

Review

Truck ran fine until it hit 2,500 miles, then it was a check engine light, after getting truck back from dealer all warning lights would come on at the same time when the temperature got over 95 degrees outside and the truck would start cutting out and would not start on occasion. After being left stranded three times and no fix from Dodge we took a loss and traded it. Might have had better luck at a different dealer service department.

Favorite Features

Great ride and handling. Interior well thought out.

Suggested Improvements

Better communications between Dodge and their service departments might help stop these sort of problems. Until then I will have a hard time buying another Dodge when they cannot figure out what a fix action should be for a new truck.

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