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SuspensionPart report

2009 Dodge RAM 1500 Suspension Problems

Complaints
34about this part
Share
5%of 670 total for the year
Median mileage
62,000miles
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 suspension of the 2009 Dodge RAM 1500, 5% of the 670 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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

“I received the recall notification and tried to have my vehicle checked by the dealer. 3 weeks later after 3 additional attempts I was finally able to be seen with an appointment. The inspection took 30 min or less but did find that a part needs to be replaced. They do not have the part and is expected to take 3-6 weeks get in. In the mean time I've been advised to wait and the vehicle is safe to drive.”

NHTSA complaint #10555013, filed 2013-12, 75,400 miles

“I recently had the drivers side front hub fail on my truck. Having heard a grinding noise, I took the truck home and lifted the front to inspect it. After inspecting the wheels and brakes, I removed both and found that the bearings had failed on the drivers side. These hubs are sealed units that have to be replaced. I replaced both sides to be safe. My truck has anti-lock brakes in the front also so these units cost me almost $500.00 with new pads. …”

NHTSA complaint #10683654, filed 2015-02, 73,000 miles

“1. I received a recall from NHTSA for my truck, as described above 2. I called auto nation chrysler Dodge jeep in spring, texas for an appointment on or about june 20 3. The service person told me he would call me back to make an appointment when he got the part 4. The recall in question is rear axle pinion nut n08/NHTSA 5. After receiving no call-back, I called auto nation chrysler Dodge jeep in spring again, on june 27. The technician told me the part was back-ordered and then hung up on me. 6. …”

NHTSA complaint #10609891, filed 2014-07, 32,000 miles

“Driving on 390n in rochester n.y. At approx. 5pm heavy traffic .loud bang and rear tires locked up,, both granddaughters began to scream whats happening . I had no clue. Looked to right to try to get out of traffic and saw what I thought was my driveshaft spit out from under r r tire.. We were lifted up in air at back of truck and I lost all propulsion, mind you my 5 and 6 year old are screaming as the other half of the drive shaft pounds on the pavement and bottom of truck .I still have no idea what is happening. …”

NHTSA complaint #10510627, filed 2013-05, 59,169 miles

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2012203%
2011406%
2010296%
2009345%
2008499%
20076913%
200610613%
2005827%
2004666%
2003575%
2002719%
2001696%
2000357%
1999315%
1998347%
1997216%
1996279%
199594%
19941614%

Other parts of the 2009 Dodge RAM 1500

Transmission and drivetrain
231 complaints
Electrical system
97 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
56 complaints
Other or unknown
53 complaints
Engine
50 complaints
Wheels
50 complaints
Fuel system
43 complaints
Body and structure
41 complaints
Tires
36 complaints
Air bags
34 complaints
Brakes
34 complaints
Steering
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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