2009 Dodge RAM 2500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 214 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,779miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2009 Dodge RAM 2500, 2% of the 214 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,779 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While going on vacation pulling our 28' travel trailer with our 2009 Dodge 2500. The front brakes locked up on the freeway, almost causing us to almost go into the ditch. We safely pulled on to a side road, and found that the front brakes were smoking and very hot. After bring it to the dealership, it was discovered that the rubber brake lines had failed [collapsing]. It was inspected, and found that the rear brakes were not working at all, and the front brakes had locked up on the calipers. …”
NHTSA complaint #10894343, filed 2016-08, 85,250 miles“Front left caliper fell off - locked up wheel - drove into ditch. There was absolutely no work completed on the truck brakes, tires, etc. Prior to this occurring. The caliper bolts fell out, found one on road, caliper locked up against caliper locking front tire and pulling truck into ditch. No injury or damage to truck other than flat spot on tire. Replaced tire with spare. Dealer repaired and said never had that problem before. Still not secure with truck or if any others are like this? If going at a faster speed could be deadly!”
NHTSA complaint #10511155, filed 2013-05, 22,308 miles“My 2009 2500 hd Dodge ram diesel pickup has been in for the following warranty work from the day of purchase of 7/14/2009: transmission - 11 times emergency brake - 2 times cab heater - 3 times A/C - 3 times diesel fumes in cab - 2 times exhaust brake - 2 times EGR valve - 2 times o2 sensor & filter - 3 times excessive brake wear - 1 time main control module - 9 times fan blower motor - 3 times block heater - 1 time truck lights - 2 times check engine light - 3 times tire pressure monitors - 2 times tow/haul mode - 2 times fuses - 1 time change oil light - 1 time recall - 1 time the list of…”
NHTSA complaint #10394043, filed 2011-04, 3,975 milesRelated service bulletins
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Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 14 | 5% |
| 2011 | 10 | 3% |
| 2010 | 5 | 2% |
| 2009 | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 | 5 | 2% |
| 2007 | 15 | 4% |
| 2006 | 21 | 3% |
| 2005 | 9 | 2% |
| 2004 | 18 | 3% |
| 2003 | 20 | 3% |
| 2002 | 13 | 8% |
| 2001 | 34 | 7% |
| 2000 | 29 | 14% |
| 1999 | 72 | 23% |
| 1998 | 44 | 20% |
| 1997 | 39 | 18% |
| 1996 | 80 | 27% |
| 1995 | 61 | 23% |
| 1994 | 42 | 25% |
| 1993 | 17 | 44% |
| 1992 | 10 | 31% |
| 1991 | 8 | 50% |
Other parts of the 2009 Dodge RAM 2500
155 complaintsAir bags
16 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 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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