repaired · 2019 Q3
Tank assembly: mounting
Risk. If the fuel tank were to drop and contact the ground, a fuel leak may result.
2009 Ram 1500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 37 owner complaints about the 2009 Ram 1500, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-160 the manufacturer reports only 44% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 13, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 Ram 1500 has problems
37 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Power train1 crash/fire/injury
6Electrical system
5Engine
4Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
4Structure
3Steering1 crash/fire/injury
2Service brakes
2Fuel/propulsion system
1Exterior lighting
44 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 9 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 1 |
| Structure | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2009 Ram 1500 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Lever and linkage: column shift
Risk. Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ram.
Best & worst years
2009 vs. every other 1500 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 1500 median. How we score
'09'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2009 Ram 1500, and the recalls they led to.
- Electrical overstressLed to recall 20V-024
In owners' words
What 1500 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2009 Ram 1500. The contact stated that upon purchasing the vehicle, it was discovered that there were two open recalls on the VIN, NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V038000 (Power Train) and 17V821000 (Power Train). The contact scheduled an appointment with a dealer, and the vehicle was…
I purchased this vehicle from a private party and insured it and my insurance offers free carfax after checking through its history i see that it has 2 pending recalls and one of them has a buyback program, i called dealerships and the Chrysler warranty phone number but they do not want to buy it…
Driving home from the store the rear end locked up, sheared off my drive shaft. Caused a slight skid. There was a low hum when I let off the gas. I thought it was road noise. It got louder as I got closer to home. As I hit the brakes to turn into my neighborhood it was very loud. As soon as I…
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