MYRModel Year Report

2009 Dodge RAM 3500

● Typical for this model
2009 Dodge RAM 3500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:08:43.437Z

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
105
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 2009

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Steering

67% of complaints

Complaints per year

1991: 4 complaints 1991 1992: 10 complaints 1993: 20 complaints 1994: 70 complaints 1994 1995: 108 complaints 1996: 124 complaints 1997: 125 complaints 1997 1998: 105 complaints 1999: 104 complaints 2000: 58 complaints 2000 2001: 130 complaints 2002: 44 complaints 2003: 286 complaints 2003 2004: 214 complaints 2005: 196 complaints 2006: 257 complaints 2006 2007: 210 complaints 2008: 173 complaints 2009: 105 complaints 2009 105 2010: 150 complaints 2011: 225 complaints 2012: 365 complaints 2012
1991: 4 complaints 1991 1992: 10 complaints 1993: 20 complaints 1993 1994: 70 complaints 1995: 108 complaints 1995 1996: 124 complaints 1997: 125 complaints 1997 1998: 105 complaints 1999: 104 complaints 1999 2000: 58 complaints 2001: 130 complaints 2001 2002: 44 complaints 2003: 286 complaints 2003 2004: 214 complaints 2005: 196 complaints 2005 2006: 257 complaints 2007: 210 complaints 2007 2008: 173 complaints 2009: 105 complaints 2009 105 2010: 150 complaints 2011: 225 complaints 2011 2012: 365 complaints
1991: 4 complaints 1991 1992: 10 complaints 1992 1993: 20 complaints 1993 1994: 70 complaints 1994 1995: 108 complaints 1995 1996: 124 complaints 1996 1997: 125 complaints 1997 1998: 105 complaints 1998 1999: 104 complaints 1999 2000: 58 complaints 2000 2001: 130 complaints 2001 2002: 44 complaints 2002 2003: 286 complaints 2003 2004: 214 complaints 2004 2005: 196 complaints 2005 2006: 257 complaints 2006 2007: 210 complaints 2007 2008: 173 complaints 2008 2009: 105 complaints 2009 105 2010: 150 complaints 2010 2011: 225 complaints 2011 2012: 365 complaints 2012

2009: 105 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19914
199210
199320
199470
1995108
1996124
1997125
1998105
1999104
200058
2001130
200244
2003286
2004214
2005196
2006257
2007210
2008173
2009105
2010150
2011225
2012365

Known problem areas

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

Steering

67% · 70 reports

Most commonly citing tie rod assembly.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

8-10-10 3500 Ram e/b hwy 47 at 55 MPH passing fruit stand heard loud pop and vehicle veered right jumping curb headed toward guardrail.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-06-05

Also filed under Wheels

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Dodge RAM 3500. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the tie rod fractured. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and the vehicle was driven into a ditch.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-08-16

My 2011 mega cab 3500 was purchased in nov of 2018 with only approx. 110K miles on odometer. After a short while of driving, a vibration started getting worse up until I took to a dealer at approx. 114K for a check on toe & alignment.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-06-20

Also filed under Electrical system

Air bags

11% · 12 reports
CRASHINJURY
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I was in a bad wreck on the freeway going freeway speed 60MPH I hit a jersey barrier that caused me to roll my truck and not one of my airbags went off this accident happened in September 2018 I shattered my collarbone due to hitting the steering...

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-07-11

Suspension

11% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing stabilizer bar.

CRASH

Electrical system

6% · 6 reports
FIRE
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Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Dodge RAM 3500. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, the engine stalled without warning and the contact began to smell something burning.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-02-11

I have a 2009 Dodge RAM 3500. I was riding down the road and all the gauges started going crazy then suddenly I smell something electrical burning by this point nothing is working im just coasting to a stop.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-04-09

Service brakes

5% · 5 reports
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The frame is completely rotted from wheel well to wheel well on both sides of vehicle frame was completely rotted thru with judge holes completely rusted thru The vehicle was sold with no brakes sold to me and with dog chain holding the gas tank in...

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-11-22

Hash shifting during acceleration and deceleration and aggressive braking during decelerating...was only doing this during acceleration in the beginning but now does it all the time .

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-11-14

Also filed under Power train

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2009-02-16Steering09V005000 Chrysler is recalling 32,782 my 2008-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 3500 and 3500 cab chassis pickup trucks equipped with powers and sons steering linkage. The steering linkage drag link inner tie rod to…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering linkage drag link inner tie rod end assembly, and inspect the steering linkage damper bracket free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before February…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    2011-04-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 2012-02-06 Outer Tie Rod Failure
  3. R
    2011-10-03Steering11V350000 Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 4X4, manufactured from February 14, 2008, through March 28, 2011; model year 2008-2011 Dodge RAM 3500 cab chassis 4X2…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the tie rod ends for relative orientation and replace the left outer tie rod as required and perform a front end toe alignment as needed. This service will be performed free of…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. R
    2014-01-16Steering13V529000 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 RAM 2500 4X4 and 3500 4X4 trucks, 2008-2012 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis, and model year 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4.…

    Remedy: Chrysler notified owners on January 16, 2014 that dealers would inspect vehicles and replace the steering linkage assembly, if necessary. On or about February 27, 2014, Chrysler ceased its recall…

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  5. I
    2014-10-20Audit queryClosed 2016-05-16 Chrysler's execution of 13V-528 & 529
  6. R
    2015-06-08Air bags15V313000 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...

    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.

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  7. R
    2017-03-27Air bags16V352000 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.

    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.

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  8. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2009 Dodge RAM 3500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 70 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 12 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 09V005000 · Steering
  • Recall 11V350000 · Steering
  • Recall 13V529000 · Steering
  • Recall 15V313000 · Air bags
  • Recall 16V352000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2009 Dodge RAM 3500 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2009 Dodge RAM 3500 is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Dodge RAM 3500?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 Dodge RAM 3500 have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.