MYRModel Year Report

2009 Dodge RAM 1500

● Typical for this model
2009 Dodge RAM 1500
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge RAM 1500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2009 highlighted. 1991: 7 complaints 1991 1992: 0 complaints 1993: 6 complaints 1994: 116 complaints 1994 1995: 213 complaints 1996: 298 complaints 1997: 361 complaints 1997 1998: 520 complaints 1999: 610 complaints 2000: 513 complaints 2000 2001: 1112 complaints 2002: 815 complaints 2003: 1170 complaints 2003 2004: 1097 complaints 2005: 1167 complaints 2006: 792 complaints 2006 2007: 517 complaints 2008: 553 complaints 2009: 670 complaints 2009 2010: 485 complaints 2011: 688 complaints 2012: 695 complaints 2012 2014: 1 complaints 2014
2009: 670 complaints
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YearComplaints
19917
19920
19936
1994116
1995213
1996298
1997361
1998520
1999610
2000513
20011112
2002815
20031170
20041097
20051167
2006792
2007517
2008553
2009670
2010485
2011688
2012695
20141

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

POWER TRAIN 35%

35% of complaints: power train — 233 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing differential unit and driveshaft.

CRASH INJURY
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TRUCK WAS IN PARK THEN VEHICLE LEFT PARK AND WENT INTO REVERSE WITH NO ONE INSIDE AT THE TIME, WENT UP HILL WITH SPEED AND CRASHED INTO NEIGHBORS CAR. DODGE SAYS NO RECALLS WERE REPORTED. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20090522

My trucks ignition switch just stops turing my truck on I've seen multiple complaints about the same issue leaves you stranded

NHTSA ODI report, 20240914

Also filed under FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: electrical system — 98 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing speedometer/odometer and ignition.

ENGINE 7%

7% of complaints: engine — 50 distinct reports on file.

WHEELS 7%

7% of complaints: wheels — 50 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing lugs/nuts/bolts/studs.

CRASH
STRUCTURE 6%

6% of complaints: structure — 41 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and frame and members.

CRASH INJURY
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AIRBAGS FAILED TO GO OFF AFTER COLLISION WITH A FARM IMPLEMENT BEING PULLED BY A FARM TRACTOR. DODGE VEHICLE HAS DAMAGE TO FRAME, PASSENGER SIDE AND FRONT OF VEHICLE. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20121125

Also filed under SUSPENSION and UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20120719 — PE (closed 20130305)

Rear Differential Failure

R 20130617 — power train

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009-2010, Ram 1500 and Dodge Dakota trucks, manufactured from July 1, 2009, through November 30, 2009, because the rear axle pinion nut may loosen due to a la

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a pinion nut retainer, free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.

Campaign 12V474000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20131107 — power train

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured from February 27, 2008, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through October 20, 2011; model year 2009-2011

Remedy: On November 7, 2013 Chrysler notified owners that dealers would install a pinion nut retainer, free of charge. In July 2015, and under a consent order with NHTSA, the company agreed to offer owners th

Campaign 13V038000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20140925 — DP (closed 20150724)

Totally Integrated Power Module Failure

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2009 Dodge RAM 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (233 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (98 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (50 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 12V474000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13V038000 (power train) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Dodge RAM 1500?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.