2009 Ram 1500

▲ Better than typical

2009 Ram 1500
RENDERED 2026-09-17T00:46:21.987Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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

2009: 37 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2009	37
2010	0
2011	0
2012	0
2013	1272
2014	1758
2015	1438
2016	1536
2017	870
2018	657
2019	1471
2020	623
2021	676
2022	603
2023	199
2024	70
2025	333
2026	89

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

POWER TRAIN 24%

24% of complaints: power train — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing axle assembly.

INJURY

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I was driving down road when I heard a clanking noise coming from back of truck. I was going about 26mph and I checked for warning lights and system info that shows Temps, but everything was showing normal.

NHTSA ODI report, 20210625

Also filed under STEERING

The contact owns a 2009 Ram 1500. The contact stated that upon purchasing the vehicle, it was discovered that there were two open recalls on the VIN, NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V038000 (Power Train) and 17V821000 (Power Train).

NHTSA ODI report, 20260213

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%

16% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 14%

14% of complaints: engine — 5 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 11%

11% of complaints: structure — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body.

SUSPENSION 11%

11% of complaints: suspension — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rear.

INJURY

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2009 DODGE RAM 1500. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO LOOSE REAR AXLE PINION NUTS. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE FAILURE TO COME A SUDDEN STOP CAUSING THE DRIVERS' CHEST TO HIT THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER SIGNIFICANT CHEST PAINS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180327

I bought this 2009 Dodge ram Laramie about a year ago been riding like new but 4 days ago starting to hear a bad whining noise from the rear end and I see this truck had a recall on the pinion nut I think it's coming lose from the pinion

NHTSA ODI report, 20240218

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20180226 — power train

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs, 2011-2017 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, 2009-2017 Ram 1500 and 2010-2017 Ram 2500 and 3500...

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, inspect the BTSI, and, as necessary, replace it, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 17V821000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180502 — fuel system, gasoline

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks currently, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey,...

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will bolt a bracket reinforcement to the frame, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U04.

Campaign 18V160000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20190419 — EA (closed 20240919)

Electrical overstress