2009 Dodge RAM 2500 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 7%of 214 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the air bags of the 2009 Dodge RAM 2500, 7% of the 214 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall - we received notice dated 7/1/2016 regarding passenger bag recall. We have not received information regarding this recall. 6 months is a long time, is there a time frame limit?”
NHTSA complaint #10939261, filed 2017-01, 82,000 miles“Contacted chrystler online about recall buyback of truck, was told would be forwarded to another department, that the truck was on an n49 recall and an r25 airbag recall. Was told over 2 weeks ago ( aug 15th)somone would get in touch with me right away thru email. She told me she knew they would have the air bag fix buy november or december. Got in touch with 2 close dealers and they seemed to just wish me luck with the truck and buy back? I have not received any email or info on what is going on. Thanks”
NHTSA complaint #10760568, filed 2015-08, 69,300 miles“Went to take the buyback . Went to a local Dodge dealer and they offered to buy my vehicle for $16,000. This was just to buy it to resell. They said the value was $18,750 but they were buying it to resell and had nothing to do with the buyback. Told me to contact FCA. Contacted FCA and they said they would buy it back for $11,000. That would be all the would give me for it. I have the papers from the local dealer who made the offer. I believe this to be a unfair resale offer plus an additional 10% that the offer was suppose to be.”
NHTSA complaint #10783306, filed 2015-10“The contact owns a 2009 Dodge RAM 2500. While driving 60 MPH, the contact lost control of the vehicle as it veered in both directions. As a result, the vehicle rolled over into a ditch and crashed into a pipe fence and a tree before coming to a complete stop. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained minor cuts and bruises, which required medical attention. Police report was filed. The vehicle was towed from the crash scene to a tow yard, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10884581, filed 2016-07, 150,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Dodge RAM 2500. While driving various speeds, the vehicle failed to stay in position. The contact had to steer the vehicle in excess in order to keep the vehicle in position. In addition, a few months later while driving at 60 MPH, the steering wheel began to move independently in both directions and the contact lost control of the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into a divider and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact and front passenger sustained minor cuts and bruises that required medical attention. A police report was filed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10773844, filed 2015-09, 82,000 milesRelated recalls
- 16V352000May 24, 2016DO NOT DRIVEChrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this…Covers: Dodge RAM 2500 2005–2009, Chrysler 300 2005–2012, Dodge Dakota 2005–2011 +13 more
- 15V313000May 26, 2015DO NOT DRIVEChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010…Covers: Dodge RAM 2500 2005–2009, Dakota 2005–2011, Chrysler 300 2005–2010 +14 more
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 11 | 4% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 16 | 7% |
| 2008 | 30 | 9% |
| 2007 | 46 | 13% |
| 2006 | 77 | 11% |
| 2005 | 76 | 18% |
| 2004 | 90 | 15% |
| 2003 | 138 | 21% |
| 2002 | 6 | 4% |
| 2001 | 18 | 4% |
| 2000 | 10 | 5% |
| 1999 | 18 | 6% |
| 1998 | 18 | 8% |
| 1997 | 9 | 4% |
| 1996 | 11 | 4% |
| 1995 | 7 | 3% |
| 1994 | 11 | 7% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2009 Dodge RAM 2500
155 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Dodge RAM 2500
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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