2009 Dodge RAM 1500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 34about this part
- Share
- 5%of 670 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,050miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 34 complaints about the brakes of the 2009 Dodge RAM 1500, 5% of the 670 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,050 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“It got cold on this morning went out to start truck. Started fine like always drove my wife to work soon as I put truck in reverse my ABS light traction control and emergency brake lights all flashed on at once. Took into get brakes checked they said they were fine. Also have four exhaust manifold bolts broke flush off on the block kinda been reading a lot of people have too. Is this going to be a recall?”
NHTSA complaint #10669520, filed 2015-01, 107,900 miles“While coming to my destination,as I let off the accelerator,I noticed a pull to the side,and felt increased drag without foot on brakes.while exiting vehicle,I noticed a burning/metallic smell from front of vehicle and saw steam/smoke coming from front drivers side wheel.I looked close and saw discoloration of brake caliper and knew that it could not be driven until corrected. Aluminum alloy wheel was too hot to touch. …”
NHTSA complaint #10500853, filed 2013-02, 42,227 miles“With only 37,000 miles on this truck I experienced all of my dashboard lights related to ABS to light up . Had codes read revealing c2200 anti-lock brake module internal and c120d rear traction control prime valve control circuit low. …”
NHTSA complaint #10594647, filed 2014-05, 37,000 miles“There is an issue with my 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 ABS sensor, specifically the front passages side sensor. When reaching certain speeds, the ABS break attempts to engage, it also engages when pressing the break slightly. This cause one to correct the amount of pressure applied to the break, and also I have to correct the steering to counter the increase in breaking. When it is time to actually break for an emergency, the truck will not break properly and cause and accident or my life.”
NHTSA complaint #10746956, filed 2015-08, 88,000 miles“I have had the totally integrated power module replaced twice now due to failure. Apparently this is a very common issue in dodges. It has caused my window defroster, wipers, door locks and windows randomly not to work. Pretty much anything electrical. My passenger airbag goes on and off, regardless of whether or not someone is in the passenger seat. My ABS brake system has been malfunctioning and locking up on me. This has been a huge safety issue when there's cold weather or rain and all of a sudden my defroster or wipers arent working or my turn signal is cutting out. …”
NHTSA complaint #11082637, filed 2018-04, 150,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10159951Nov 21, 2015Flash: MIL Illumination With Transmission And Driveability Improvements This bulletin involves flash reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. The…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 51 | 7% |
| 2011 | 26 | 4% |
| 2010 | 16 | 3% |
| 2009 | 34 | 5% |
| 2008 | 27 | 5% |
| 2007 | 21 | 4% |
| 2006 | 39 | 5% |
| 2005 | 40 | 3% |
| 2004 | 53 | 5% |
| 2003 | 73 | 6% |
| 2002 | 36 | 4% |
| 2001 | 59 | 5% |
| 2000 | 31 | 6% |
| 1999 | 56 | 9% |
| 1998 | 64 | 12% |
| 1997 | 53 | 15% |
| 1996 | 46 | 15% |
| 1995 | 27 | 13% |
| 1994 | 11 | 9% |
| 1993 | 3 | 50% |
Other parts of the 2009 Dodge RAM 1500
231 complaintsElectrical system
97 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
56 complaintsOther or unknown
53 complaintsEngine
50 complaintsWheels
50 complaintsFuel system
43 complaintsBody and structure
41 complaintsTires
36 complaintsAir bags
34 complaintsSuspension
34 complaintsSteering
28 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Dodge RAM 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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