2009 Dodge Ram Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 Dodge Ram.

20082010
Complaints
13
per 10K Sold
0.7
US Sales
177,268
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
2

Worst 2009 Dodge Ram Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#13 complaints

Steering Defects

#22 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

#31 complaints

Engine Problems

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Dodge Ram.

Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2009 Dodge Ram

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~35,316 vehicles.

10V657000Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly
~15,271 affected

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.

10V009000Hydraulic Brakes
~20,045 affected

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.

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2009 Dodge Ram — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2009 Dodge Ram reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2009 Dodge Ram has 13 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2009 Dodge Ram?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (3 complaints); Transmission / Drivetrain (2 complaints); Engine Problems (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2009 Dodge Ram have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 35,316 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2009 Dodge Ram?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Dodge Ram reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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