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2009 Dodge RAM problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

9 owner complaints analyzed

5 distinct recall campaigns

43,993 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2009 model year. Data snapshot: . 8 complaints include usable failure mileage.

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Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 9 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Steering behavior222.2%
Fuel system concerns111.1%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Steering
3
Power Train
2
Engine
1
Fuel System, Gasoline
1
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
1
Latches/Locks/Linkages
1
Seat Belts
1
Suspension
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Steering3
Power Train2
Engine1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings1
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Seat Belts1
Suspension1

Steering: 3; Power Train: 2; Engine: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings: 1; Latches/Locks/Linkages: 1; Seat Belts: 1; Suspension: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
3
25,000 to 49,999
2
50,000 to 74,999
1
75,000 to 99,999
1
100,000 to 149,999
0
150,000 and above
1
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0003
25,000 to 49,9992
50,000 to 74,9991
75,000 to 99,9991
100,000 to 149,9990
150,000 and above1

Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 1 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2009
1
2010
1
2011
2
2012
2
2021
1
2024
1
2025
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20091
20101
20112
20122
20211
20241
20251

2009: 1; 2010: 1; 2011: 2; 2012: 2; 2021: 1; 2024: 1; 2025: 1

Pattern summary

Steering leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10256872 · 2009-01-29 (January 29, 2009)

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE BRAND NEW AND DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V005000 (STEERING: LINKAGES: TIE ROD ASSEMBLY). THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WERE NOT AWARE OF THIS RECALL. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 212.

Owner-reported narrative. 212 miles reported. Look up ODI 10256872 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10453252 · 2012-03-27 (March 27, 2012)

ALUMINUM VALVE STEM/TPMS SENSORS ON BOTH FRONT WHEELS CORRODED AND FAILED AT THE SAME TIME CAUSING TWO FLAT FRONT TIRES AND LOSS OF STEERING. PROCEEDED TO REPAIR SHOP TO HAVE ALL (4) VALVE STEMS AND (2) FRONT TIRES REPLACED. REPAIR PERSONNEL INFORMED US THAT THIS IS AN EPIDEMIC. ACCORDING TO THEM, IN 2010, MANUFACTURERS BECAME AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND BEGAN USING RUBBER VALVE STEM/TPMS SENSORS. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10453252 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11605710 · 2024-07-31 (July 31, 2024)

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard an abnormal sound. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, the contact became aware that the rear fuel tank strap mounting bracket had detached. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed rear fuel tank strap mounting bracket. The contact was informed that the rear fuel tank strap mounting bracket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that a…

Owner-reported narrative. 180,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11605710 at NHTSA ↗