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2009 Ram 1500 Safety Report

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

Recalls

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,...

Safety Ratings

No NHTSA safety ratings available for the 2009 Ram 1500.

Top Complaint Categories

POWER TRAIN
6
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
5
STRUCTURE
4
SUSPENSION
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
ENGINE
3
VISIBILITY
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 12, 2026POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2009 Ram 1500. The contact stated that upon purchasing the vehicle, it was discov...
Feb 14, 2024SUSPENSIONI bought this 2009 Dodge ram Laramie about a year ago been riding like new but 4 days ago starting t...
Nov 16, 2023VISIBILITYThe contact owns a 2009 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the air conditioner, heater, and defogger ...
Jun 19, 2023STRUCTUREFrame rail has rusted out causing this vehicle unsafe to drive. A quick google search showed this a ...
Jun 4, 2023FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMIn researching the vin for my vehicle, a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500, it shows there are no recalls on it bu...
Apr 23, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEWhen driving the vehicle at lower speeds, usually between 25 to 38 mph, the engine will surge for ab...
Apr 3, 2023STEERING,POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI purchased this vehicle from a private party and insured it and my insurance offers free carfax aft...
Jan 11, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTipm causing horn to work not work goes off by itself. Locks don’t work windshield wipers stop worki...
Aug 18, 2022UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe hvac System behind dashboard stopped working and there is no air or heat it keeps making a loud ...
Jun 12, 2022EXTERIOR LIGHTINGThe third brake light stays lit even when key is off and gets extremely hot. rear brake lights come ...
Feb 15, 2022POWER TRAINDriving home from the store the rear end locked up, sheared off my drive shaft. Caused a slight skid...
Nov 21, 2021POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2009 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the front passenger’...
Oct 5, 2021VISIBILITY/WIPERK-17 recall. Chris Nikel CDJRF at 2920 N. Aspen Ave. Broken Arrrow, OK 74012, 918-806-4197, diagnose...
Aug 1, 2021SUSPENSION,POWER TRAINTook the truck in for tire rotation and was told they couldn't do it due to the rear frame being sev...
Jul 26, 2021UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe odometer on 4th generation dodge will not go over 621,369 miles. This is a none problem which th...
Jun 24, 2021STEERING,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKESI was driving down road when I heard a clanking noise coming from back of truck. I was going about 2...
May 2, 2021WHEELSI have had three separate mechanics diagnose my 2009 Dodge Pickup truck after reporting hearing a lo...
Aug 6, 2019SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 RAM 1500. WHILE REVERSING OUT OF A PARKING LOT AND TURNING TO THE RIGHT,...
Jun 11, 2019STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINETHE TRUCK LOST POWER AND THE STEERING LOCKED UP.IT WAS IN MOTION GOING AROUND A TURN AND WENT OFF TH...
Mar 14, 2019STRUCTURERUSTED FRAME, REPORTED TO FCA 2/19/19 , PRESENTED TO DEALERSHIP 2/25/19, I WAS TOLD THEY COULD NOT ...