Worst 2009 Dodge Ram Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
STEERING
POWER TRAIN
ENGINE
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Dodge Ram.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | 3 | — | — | 42,066 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 180,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 | — | 1 | 8,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | 12,200 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | 12,200 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | 47,985 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | 40,000 mi |
Recalls for 2009 Dodge Ram
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~35,316 vehicles.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 4500 AND 5500 VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A WEAKENING AND FRACTURE OF THE LEFT BALL STUD ON THE TIE ROD RESULTING IN THE POTENTIAL LOSS OF STEERING.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING; DODGE AVENGER AND NITRO; JEEP LIBERTY, COMMANDER AND GRAND CHEROKEE; AND MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 DODGE RAM TRUCK. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY FORMED OR MISSING BRAKE BOOSTER INPUT ROD RETAINING CLIP.
Other Dodge Ram Years
Wider context: See the full Dodge Ram reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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