2009 Ram 1500 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
37 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
81,707 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2009 model year. Data snapshot: . 16 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 8 of 37 complaints (21.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 6 | 16.2% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 8.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 5.4% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 5.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 2.7% |
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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 8 |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Structure:Body | 4 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Suspension | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
Power Train: 8; Unknown Or Other: 7; Electrical System: 6; Engine: 5; Structure:Body: 4; Steering: 3; Suspension: 3; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 5 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 4 |
| 150,000 and above | 3 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 5; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 4; 150,000 and above: 3
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 21 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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2015: 1; 2018: 11; 2019: 5; 2021: 8; 2022: 4; 2023: 5; 2024: 2; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 3 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 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 11104850 · 2018-06-30 (June 30, 2018)
MY ABS CONTROL MODULE HAS A SHORT IN IT, THIS SET UP MY ABS, ESP AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS TO COME ON IN THE CLUSTER. THERE WAS A TSB-09-041 ISSUED ON JULY 9, 2009 WARNING THE DEALERS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. NHTSA NUMBER TSB IS 10030926. THIS PROBLEM IS ALL OVER THE INTERNET, MANY CONSUMERS WHO BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE GOT BURNED, I KNOW MY TRUCK IS NOW 9 YEARS OLD, BUT THIS PART SHOULD HAVE NEVER SHORTED OUT. CHRYSLER KNEW ABOUT THIS ISSUE, NO ONE NOTIFIED ME, AND NOW I GET STUCK WITH A BIG BILL THAT MAYBE CHRYSLER SHOULD HAVE FIXED YEARS AG…
Owner-reported narrative. 51,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11104850 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11171956 · 2019-01-24 (January 24, 2019)
TIPM FAILURE- TOTAL INTEGRATED POWER MODULE FAILED ABRUPTLY CAUSING THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS. ABS- BREAK- ESP/BAS AND TRACTION CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHTS TO LIGHT. THE FOLLOWING SYSTEMS NO LONGER WORK- HVAC- BLOWER FAN- WINDSHIELD WIPERS- DOOR LOCKS AND HORN ARE INOPERABLE. NO REPLACEMENT AVAILABLE FOR A MINIMUM OF 35 DAYS PER DODGE CUSTOMER CARE LINE. THIS FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE MOVING AND GAVE NO WARNING OF TROUBLE BEFORE HAND.
Owner-reported narrative. 152,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11171956 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11096679 · 2018-05-18 (May 18, 2018)
VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER FOR FUEL TANK BRACKET RECALL. WAS ADVISED BY DEALER THE FRAME RUSTED THRU AND WOULD NOT GO FORWARD WITH RECALL. I FEEL THE FRAME WILL BE A SAFETY PROBLEM IN NEAR FUTURE. VEHICLE HAS 84,000 MILES MANY LIKE VEHICLES IN MY AREA.
Owner-reported narrative. 84,114 miles reported. Look up ODI 11096679 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11189973 · 2019-03-19 (March 19, 2019)
RUSTED FRAME, REPORTED TO FCA 2/19/19 , PRESENTED TO DEALERSHIP 2/25/19, I WAS TOLD THEY COULD NOT LIFT TRUCK FOR SAFETY REASONS, THERE IS A HOLE ROTTED THROUGH THE FRAME RAIL FORWARD OF REAR TIRE. THIS COULD BE AN OBVIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. I HAVE HAD THE RECALL DONE FOR THE GAS TANK STRAP, FRAME RUST, THE TRUCK IS IN EXCELLENT SHAPE, IT HAS 74,800 MILES, NOT A SCRATCH AND A LIFETIME POWER TRAIN WARRANTY. IT HAS BEEN MAINTAINED. THIS FRAME WAS ONLY USED FOR A COUPLE YEARS, I WOULD NOT BE SURPRISED IF ALL RAMS OF THIS VINTAGE DID NOT HAVE THE SA…
Owner-reported narrative. 74,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 11189973 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11104800 · 2018-06-29 (June 29, 2018)
THE TIPM IS FAILING HAVING ISSUES WITH ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS, RIGHT SIDE DOORS LOCKS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY, WIPERS ARE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY, AC NOT WORKING--LESS THAN 80,000 MILES ON MY VEHICLE.
Owner-reported narrative. 79,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 11104800 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11506858 · 2023-02-12 (February 12, 2023)
Tipm causing horn to work not work goes off by itself. Locks don’t work windshield wipers stop working or don’t work at all. Airbags not working. Caused battery to overcharge and begin to smoke. Replaced battery
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11506858 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11044588 · 2018-03-27 (March 27, 2018)
2009 DODGE RAM 1500. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO LOOSE REAR AXLE PINION NUTS. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE FAILURE TO COME A SUDDEN STOP CAUSING THE DRIVERS' CHEST TO HIT THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER SIGNIFICANT CHEST PAINS. THE CONSUMER STATED FAILURE WAS IDENTICAL TO THE REAR AXLE RECALL. *JS *BF VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR SAFETY RECALL 13V038 (PINION NUT) IN JANUARY 2014. UPDATED 8/14/18*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11044588 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11219442 · 2019-06-12 (June 12, 2019)
THE TRUCK LOST POWER AND THE STEERING LOCKED UP.IT WAS IN MOTION GOING AROUND A TURN AND WENT OFF THE ROAD. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE VEHICLE LOST POWER THE FIRST WAS ON THE FREEWAY AND THE DEALER SAID THERE WERE NO ERROR CODES.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11219442 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11422358 · 2021-06-25 (June 25, 2021)
I was driving down road when I heard a clanking noise coming from back of truck. I was going about 26mph and I checked for warning lights and system info that shows Temps, but everything was showing normal. The noise got louder ,so I took foot off gas pedal, which then started getting a loud rubbing noise coming from wheels. Truck slowed down quickly. When I pressed gas pedal the clanking/grinding noise got louder. I was close to a 7-Eleven entry way,so I took foot off gas. I then heard a loud clanking (like metal dropped on pavement), so I…
Owner-reported narrative. 58,505 miles reported. Look up ODI 11422358 at NHTSA ↗