DodgeRAM 1500, 2500 Pickup20075.9L/dodge/ram-1500-2500-pickup/2007/5-9l/
DH platform

2007 Dodge RAM 1500, 2500 Pickup — 5.9L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2007 RAM 1500, 2500 Pickup 5.9L.

Body TRUCKEngine 5.9L

The 2007 Dodge RAM 1500 and 2500 are DH-platform trucks equipped with a 5.9L engine. This powertrain requires 5W-40 viscosity oil and a 12-quart capacity when changing the filter. The model's reliability history includes 11 recalls and 534 total owner complaints, with air bags representing the top complaint area.

Model year2008200720062005

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity12 qt w/ filterOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-40OEM · verified
Lug nut torque155 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 65 · 750 CCA battery, OE oil filter 05281090AB. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 65 · 750 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeMega CabOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter05281090AB alt 04781452BF
Engine air filter68441763AA alt 53034051AB
Spark plug68303913AA alt 68303918AA
BatteryBB65F111AA alt BB65F121AA
Front wiper blades55077100AE
Serpentine belt53032132AL alt 53032037AM
Thermostat52028898AJ alt 68174083AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length218.9 in
Overall width71.7 in
Overall height68.5 in
Wheelbase131.1 in
Curb weight4295 lb
Track (front / rear)63 / 63 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 12 qt w/ filter of 5W-40 engine oil, Rear: 9 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 135 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 37.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.2
Automatic Transmission FluidATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.5
Automatic Transmission FluidATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity5.5
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilRear: 9

Engine torques

Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug37.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Leaf Spring to Axle (U-bolts)110.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts155 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts135 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts135 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug30.0-40.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug30.0-40.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4
Cylinder Firing Order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Standard BCI Group Number65
Standard BCI Cranking Performance750 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)56.0-60.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance12+-0.6 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression350
Engine Oil Pressure30 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM2500 rpm
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket24 ft-lbs / 22 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle130 ft-lbs / 145 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket24 ft-lbs / 22 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle130 ft-lbs / 145 ft-lbs
OtherDUAL REAR WHEELS / SINGLE REAR WHEELS
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0005 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.102 in / 0.86 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages

Prep Bolts 1-10 Step 1: 20 ft. lbs. Step 2: 20 ft. lbs. Bolts 11-14

17.4 ft. lbs. Bolts 1-10 Step 3: 90 degrees Step 4: 90 degrees Bolts 11-14 Step 2: 19 ft. lbs. Lubricate the M10 bolts with clean engine oil. Coat the M8 bolts with Mopar Lock and Seal.7.4 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages
1Snug tighten M12 cylinder head bolts, in sequence, to 34 N##m (25 ft. lbs.) and M8 bolts to 20 N##m (15 ft. lbs.) torque.
2Tighten M12 cylinder head bolts, in sequence, to 54 N##m (40 ft. lbs.) and verify M8 bolts to 20 N##m (15 ft. lbs.) torque.
3Turn M12 cylinder head bolts, in sequence, 90 degrees and tighten M8 bolts to 34 N##m (25 ft. lbs.) torque.

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; coolant every 7,500 mi. The big-interval services (every 7,500 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 6,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (lubricate) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 7,500 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 15,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Fuel Filter (replace)
Every 22,500 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
Every 30,000 miRadiator Fan Clutch (inspect) · Suspension Shock or Strut (inspect) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level) · Wheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 67,500 miEGR Valve (clean) · EGR Valve Cooler (clean) · Engine Breather Filter (replace)
Every 100,000 miBands (adjust) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 150,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2007 Dodge RAM 1500, 2500 Pickup lead in one area — the air bags, 150 of 534 reports (28%), well ahead of the next concern. That matters, because the air bags are also the target of recalls 16V-352 and 15V-313 on this vehicle — so the single most useful check before buying or servicing one is confirming they were actually performed. 33 of the reports describe a crash and 9 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the air bags pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

11
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
72
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
4
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
534
Owner complaints
33 involved a crash · 9 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 534 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags150
Power Train45
Suspension29
Steering23
Exterior Lighting22
Electrical System20
Steering,Suspension15
Fuel/Propulsion System14

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 7 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V352000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 24/05/2016

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… 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…

15V313000Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator ModuleReported 27/05/2015

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 72 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
1037742025-05-01Electrical SystemLAMP - DOME
1012322024-10-29Power TrainPlate - Planetary
91002262023-09-15Electrical SystemConnector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar…
91002262023-09-15Electrical SystemConnector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar…
90040092021-04-07Power TrainTransmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2007 RAM 1500, 2500 Pickup 5.9L take?

12 qt w/ filter of SYNTHETIC 5W-40 CG-4, CH-4, per the factory manual.

Does the 2007 RAM 1500, 2500 Pickup have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.