Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2009 Ram 1500 has 2 recalls, 37 complaints.
2
Recalls
37
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
17V821000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
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...
18V160000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks currently, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana,...
No NHTSA safety ratings available for the 2009 Ram 1500.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2009 Ram 1500. The contact stated that upon purchasing the vehicle, it was discov... |
| Feb 14, 2024 | SUSPENSION | I bought this 2009 Dodge ram Laramie about a year ago been riding like new but 4 days ago starting t... |
| Nov 16, 2023 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2009 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the air conditioner, heater, and defogger ... |
| Jun 19, 2023 | STRUCTURE | Frame rail has rusted out causing this vehicle unsafe to drive. A quick google search showed this a ... |
| Jun 4, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | In researching the vin for my vehicle, a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500, it shows there are no recalls on it bu... |
| Apr 23, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | When driving the vehicle at lower speeds, usually between 25 to 38 mph, the engine will surge for ab... |
| Apr 3, 2023 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I purchased this vehicle from a private party and insured it and my insurance offers free carfax aft... |
| Jan 11, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Tipm causing horn to work not work goes off by itself. Locks don’t work windshield wipers stop worki... |
| Aug 18, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The hvac System behind dashboard stopped working and there is no air or heat it keeps making a loud ... |
| Jun 12, 2022 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The third brake light stays lit even when key is off and gets extremely hot. rear brake lights come ... |
| Feb 15, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | Driving home from the store the rear end locked up, sheared off my drive shaft. Caused a slight skid... |
| Nov 21, 2021 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2009 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the front passenger’... |
| Oct 5, 2021 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | K-17 recall. Chris Nikel CDJRF at 2920 N. Aspen Ave. Broken Arrrow, OK 74012, 918-806-4197, diagnose... |
| Aug 1, 2021 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN | Took the truck in for tire rotation and was told they couldn't do it due to the rear frame being sev... |
| Jul 26, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The odometer on 4th generation dodge will not go over 621,369 miles. This is a none problem which th... |
| Jun 24, 2021 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES | I was driving down road when I heard a clanking noise coming from back of truck. I was going about 2... |
| May 2, 2021 | WHEELS | I have had three separate mechanics diagnose my 2009 Dodge Pickup truck after reporting hearing a lo... |
| Aug 6, 2019 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 RAM 1500. WHILE REVERSING OUT OF A PARKING LOT AND TURNING TO THE RIGHT,... |
| Jun 11, 2019 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | THE TRUCK LOST POWER AND THE STEERING LOCKED UP.IT WAS IN MOTION GOING AROUND A TURN AND WENT OFF TH... |
| Mar 14, 2019 | STRUCTURE | RUSTED FRAME, REPORTED TO FCA 2/19/19 , PRESENTED TO DEALERSHIP 2/25/19, I WAS TOLD THEY COULD NOT ... |