2009 Dodge RAM 1500 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 41about this part
- Share
- 6%of 670 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 41 complaints about the body and structure of the 2009 Dodge RAM 1500, 6% of the 670 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,000 miles. 1 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.
“Noticed the front fuel tank strap hanging from the left side of the vehicle. After looking closer I noticed it was loose because the slot where it attaches to in the frame was rusting out. Did a google search and saw that this seems to be a common problem with the 2009 ram. I feel there should be a recall for this if the gas tank were to drop off going down the road it could result in injury or death. 8/25/17 ..updated 09/25/17 ..updated 10/04/17”
NHTSA complaint #10995758, filed 2017-06, 70,000 miles“While driving in a moderate rain, water began leaking into the back seat on my daughter. I do not have a sunroof. It appears to be leaking into the cab of the truck via the two roof seams where they meet the rear windshield. I have read other complaints online that indicate it could be faulty seals on the roof seams, third brake light seal (creating a hazard of shorting out the light), or the seal of the rear windshield.”
NHTSA complaint #10510382, filed 2013-05, 50,000 miles“I heard a noise while traveling as if something had broke underneath the vehicle. I pulled over and looked underneath and could see the front fuel tank mounting strap had disconnected and the forward part of the fuel tank was hanging down only being held by the rear fuel tank mounting strap. Upon closer inspection I found that the front fuel tank mounting strap was intact but the its frame attachment point had rotted through. ..updated 08/07/17 updated 08/21/17”
NHTSA complaint #10763539, filed 2015-09, 50,700 miles“I have begun to notice that the paint on the body under my doors on driver and passenger side is beginning to bubble. This is not occurring any where else on the vehicle. Vehicle is a 2009 and should not have paint issues.”
NHTSA complaint #10575846, filed 2014-03, 82,000 miles“Factory recommended running boards were installed by dealer when I purchased the vehicle and bought 100,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty. They were loose in five months. Dealer tightened them. They were loose again six months later dealer tightened them again. They were loose within a few weeks I checked them recently and found they were stripped. I took the truck to the dealer and was told they were not repairable and suggested I get aftermarket boards to replace them at my cost of course. …”
NHTSA complaint #10502630, filed 2013-03, 5,500 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10220101Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage…
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169249Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10139595Sep 3, 2014Part Description: Insulator in Lever Assembly - Valve Body - Trans Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and an instruction sheet are now available as a…
- 10034710Oct 1, 2010Dodge service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Mopar chrome front bumper corrosion. The mopar replacement chrome front bumper on certain vehicles may…
- 10030346May 29, 2009Chrysler/dodge: tailgate spoiler modification. Vehicles may require the addition of two sided tape to the inboard edge of the tailgate spoiler to prevent the spoiler from tearing…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 24 | 3% |
| 2011 | 23 | 3% |
| 2010 | 26 | 5% |
| 2009 | 41 | 6% |
| 2008 | 11 | 2% |
| 2007 | 10 | 2% |
| 2006 | 17 | 2% |
| 2005 | 24 | 2% |
| 2004 | 50 | 5% |
| 2003 | 237 | 20% |
| 2002 | 278 | 34% |
| 2001 | 548 | 49% |
| 2000 | 248 | 48% |
| 1999 | 240 | 39% |
| 1998 | 102 | 20% |
| 1997 | 70 | 19% |
| 1996 | 35 | 12% |
| 1995 | 36 | 17% |
| 1994 | 8 | 7% |
| 1993 | 1 | 17% |
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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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