Worst 2009 Dodge 1500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Dodge 1500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 217 | 7 | — | 75,359 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 95 | — | — | 81,399 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 50 | — | — | 79,325 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 49 | 1 | — | 66,161 mi | |
| Fuel System | 33 | — | — | 93,739 mi | |
| Airbags | 32 | 11 | — | 67,626 mi | |
| Body Structure | 30 | 1 | — | 73,171 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 30 | — | — | 78,215 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 29 | 2 | — | 68,167 mi | |
| Brakes | 28 | 3 | — | 71,424 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 25 | 2 | — | 89,233 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 23 | — | — | 61,808 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 19 | — | — | 83,149 mi | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 19 | — | — | 62,353 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 15 | 2 | — | 64,112 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 12 | 2 | — | 40,309 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 10 | — | — | 57,656 mi | |
| Tires:Valve | 9 | — | — | 61,952 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 8 | — | — | 54,680 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 8 | — | — | 54,800 mi | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 7 | — | — | 62,736 mi | |
| Visibility | 7 | — | — | 52,092 mi | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 6 | — | — | 71,700 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 6 | 3 | — | 63,825 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 5 | 2 | — | 18,434 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 4 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2009 Dodge 1500
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~322,974 vehicles.
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 Dodge Dakota trucks manufactured from February 27, 2007, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through September 30, 2011; model year 2009 Chrysler Aspen trucks manufactured from January 3, 2008, through December 18, 2008; and model year 2009 Dodge Durango trucks manufactured from January 3, 2008, through December 18, 2008. The rear axle pinion nut may loosen due to an undersized pinion spline that can allow relative motion between the nut and companion flange.
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 lack of adhesive.
Other Dodge 1500 Years
Wider context: See the full Dodge 1500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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