2009 Ram 4500
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2009
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2009: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Steering
1 of 1 total report mentions: steering.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Ram 4500. While making turns, the steering wheel became difficult to control. The dealer stated that the parts were not available for the repair. The failure mileage was unknown.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-10-21
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2016-12-23Electrical system16V739000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Charger Police vehicles, 2007-2013 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2013 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2013 RAM 2500 and 3500 vehicles.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator with a revised alternator, free of charge. The recall began on December 23, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
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2018-02-28Air bags18V021000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia,...
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018.
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Buy-smart checklist
2009 Ram 4500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 16V739000 · Electrical system
- Recall 18V021000 · Air bags
FAQ
- Is the 2009 Ram 4500 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ram 4500?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2009 Ram 4500 have?
- 2 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.