2009 Dodge RAM 1500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 43about this part
- Share
- 6%of 670 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,513miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 43 complaints about the fuel system of the 2009 Dodge RAM 1500, 6% of the 670 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,513 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When fueling the truck, fuel overflows after the pump shuts off. This causes fuel to spill out onto the truck and ground. The amount is significant and leaves a pool of fuel on the ground. This happens at any gas station, at any pump regardless of time of day or season. The pictures I attached are examples I found on line that illustrate the issue exactly as I experience it.”
NHTSA complaint #11183095, filed 2019-02, 105,882 miles“***note - I entered closest model year that your on-line form would allow.*** front fuel tank strap fell off of 2010 Dodge RAM 1500. I noticed the fuel tank hanging below the frame while the vehicle was parked in my driveway. I do not know when the strap came off. This is a known Dodge RAM 1500 recall for the same manufacturing date range of my vehicle (2010) in the state I live (indiana) but not on my specific VIN number.”
NHTSA complaint #11209922, filed 2019-05, 114,390 miles“When filling my vehicle with gas the tank gets full and the pump stops but only after spitting fuel all over the ground. This recently started happening but now happens every time I fill up no mater what octane and no matter what station I choose. I would estimate up to a half gallon of gas spills on the ground. This seems super dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #10561110, filed 2014-01, 72,000 miles“Due to poor frame engineering the front gas tank strap let go causing my gas tank to bounce up and down. The strap itself was pulling on the brake lines and causing strain. Dodge is aware of this problem but has not recalled for it as of yet. I noticed this problem when the vehicle was stationary. I feel this is a huge safety issue as the fuel and braking systems are both involved.. ...updated 08/02/17 updated 08/07/2017 ...updated 08/22/17”
NHTSA complaint #11005229, filed 2017-07, 71,000 miles“I was driving my 2009 RAM 1500 home from work and I heard a noise from the back over bumps, and when stopping. I brought it into the shop the next morning and discovered the front of fuel tank was hanging down, this was due to the frame rusting out where the fuel tank strap attached. Also inspected was the frame where the rear strap attached is also almost rusted through. I did a search online and found out there was many owners with the same complaint”
NHTSA complaint #10899081, filed 2016-08, 120,000 milesFuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 126 | 18% |
| 2011 | 142 | 21% |
| 2010 | 39 | 8% |
| 2009 | 43 | 6% |
| 2008 | 64 | 12% |
| 2007 | 38 | 7% |
| 2006 | 23 | 3% |
| 2005 | 40 | 3% |
| 2004 | 62 | 6% |
| 2003 | 11 | 1% |
| 2002 | 7 | 1% |
| 2001 | 17 | 2% |
| 2000 | 6 | 1% |
| 1999 | 8 | 1% |
| 1998 | 21 | 4% |
| 1997 | 29 | 8% |
| 1996 | 20 | 7% |
| 1995 | 17 | 8% |
| 1994 | 7 | 6% |
| 1991 | 2 | 29% |
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 complaintsBody and structure
41 complaintsTires
36 complaintsAir bags
34 complaintsBrakes
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology