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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2009 Dodge RAM 2500 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
3%of 214 total for the year
Median mileage
37,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2009 Dodge RAM 2500, 3% of the 214 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,500 miles.

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.

“Car was brought in 5 times to have various front end recalls performed , two different dealers bedard brothers in cheshire mass. And beterra for steering recall (now n49/NHTSA 13v-529) previously same recall had two or three different numbers. They have never had the parts and could never perform the recall. Because they say that the steering may fail at any moment I have used the vehicle only when I absolutely have no other transportation. Hence as of today the car has 17,200 miles only. …”

NHTSA complaint #10587036, filed 2014-05, 10,000 miles

“I took my truck to shop to find the noise and they found it easy, bolt fell off inside the rear end and ruined all inside the shafts , why did they knew it was bolt fall off inside??? I checked internet about any recall on Dodge they have many on complains about Dodge 1500 2009 to 2011 but look like there other model 2500 too, my truck is only 66k and perfect condition they should have recall earlier and ended up paying 4k for it, seem its not my fault, is there a way to complain and get my money back???”

NHTSA complaint #10632490, filed 2014-09, 66,851 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 miles

“The contact owns a 2009 Dodge RAM 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle vibrated abnormally. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the fly wheel and clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer informed the contact that they would not repair the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 66,908.”

NHTSA complaint #10556525, filed 2013-12, 66,908 miles

“The contact owns a 2009 Dodge RAM 2500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the transmission shifted into fourth gear independently, which caused the vehicle to skid into oncoming traffic. The contact was able to regain control. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side where it was able to restart and resumed to normal. The contact stated that the failure recurred three times per month. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #10618230, filed 2014-08, 65,000 miles

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20123512%
2011165%
2010136%
200963%
2008206%
2007175%
2006376%
20056315%
200411019%
2003558%
20021912%
2001286%
2000157%
19993511%
19982913%
19973215%
19964415%
19953915%
19942414%
1993615%
199239%
199116%

Other parts of the 2009 Dodge RAM 2500

Steering
155 complaints
Air bags
16 complaints
Suspension
15 complaints
Electrical system
10 complaints
Engine cooling
9 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Other or unknown
6 complaints
Wheels
6 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Body 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology