2009 Dodge RAM 1500 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 4%of 670 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,574miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the steering of the 2009 Dodge RAM 1500, 4% of the 670 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,574 miles. 2 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.
“I noticed that when breaking at a red light or during high traffic areas, my truck looses complete power. I cannot turn the steering wheel and the engine shuts down. It doesn't happen all the time, but enough to worry about not being able to steer away from traffic. I don't know if there is a recall for this issue, but I will certainly will like to get some information about this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11127923, filed 2018-09, 106,000 miles“During a trip in january the vehicle began to uncontrollably wobble and I had to reduce speed to gain control, had some steering parts replaced which improved the ride but still had issues so I replaced the struts , springs and shocks but a slight wobble is still there at acceleration and deceleration and upon hitting bumps, its a little scary. It happens typically over 30 miles per hour and at one point about every 10 minutes on the interstate”
NHTSA complaint #10838089, filed 2016-02, 129,000 miles“While vehicle was in motion on the highway. The vehicle just shut off. I had to pull over with out any power to the side of the road and restart vehicle . This not only happened once but 2 time with in same month but different days. I called manufacture and was told to just make sure I keep up with oil changes . Now there is a major recall on certain trucks but main is not included but it should be and I want the matter looked after please”
NHTSA complaint #10744434, filed 2015-07, 84,000 miles“I was sitting at a red stop light. When the light turned green I released my foot from the brake and put my foot on the gas pedal. At that time I heard a loud boom and the truck shook as if we were hit from behind. We were not hit. The truck would run, but would not drive when it was in gear. My truck was towed to the local dealership and it was determine the rear pinion shaft snapped in half.”
NHTSA complaint #10469969, filed 2012-08, 30,300 miles“I just heard the news on the Dodge ram buyback so I decided to check mine for open recalls and none were shown. My incident happened while I was turning into a gas station and as I was turning my steering wheel completely locked up which caused me to run into two concrete polls. Over six thousand dollars worth of damage occurred. I love Dodge rams! I've owned seven since 2004. Just wanted to report just in case this problem has happened before.”
NHTSA complaint #10744453, filed 2015-07, 120,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10041625Aug 1, 2011Dodge: see document search button for owner letter. Vehicles may experience water ingression in outer tie rod ends.
- 10033731May 29, 2010Dodge: steering wander. While traveling on a straight stretch of highway, customer may feel the need to provide steering input to correct a vehicle wander condition.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 47 | 7% |
| 2011 | 45 | 7% |
| 2010 | 41 | 8% |
| 2009 | 28 | 4% |
| 2008 | 103 | 19% |
| 2007 | 60 | 12% |
| 2006 | 84 | 11% |
| 2005 | 59 | 5% |
| 2004 | 86 | 8% |
| 2003 | 44 | 4% |
| 2002 | 44 | 5% |
| 2001 | 53 | 5% |
| 2000 | 17 | 3% |
| 1999 | 32 | 5% |
| 1998 | 28 | 5% |
| 1997 | 23 | 6% |
| 1996 | 23 | 8% |
| 1995 | 16 | 8% |
| 1994 | 17 | 15% |
| 1991 | 1 | 14% |
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 complaintsBrakes
34 complaintsSuspension
34 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Dodge RAM 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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