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Ram 1500Model year report

2009 Ram 1500 Problems

Compared with other Ram 1500 years

Fewer complaints than typical for this model

0/100 0.0× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
37filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
81,707miles, 16 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 Ram 1500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 37 consumer complaints for the 2009 Ram 1500. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 9 complaints (24% of the total), followed by other or unknown (7) and electrical system (6). 16 of the complaints include a mileage, and 13% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 81,707 miles. Of all complaints, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 186 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the column shift and 21 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 11 Ram 1500 model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 0 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Electronic stability control (1), Exterior lighting (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Transmission and drivetrain: “I was driving down road when I heard a clanking noise coming from back of truck. I was going about 26mph and I checked for warning lights and system info that shows Temps, but everything was showing normal. The noise got louder ,so I took foot off gas pedal, which then started getting a loud rubbing noise coming from wheels. Truck slowed down quickly. When I pressed gas pedal the clanking/grinding noise got louder. I was close to a 7-Eleven entry way,so I took foot off gas. …”

NHTSA complaint #11422358, filed 2021-06, 58,505 miles

Other or unknown: “Vehicle taken to dealer for fuel tank bracket recall. Was advised by dealer the frame rusted thru and would not go forward with recall. I feel the frame will be a safety problem in near future. Vehicle has 84,000 miles many like vehicles in my area.”

NHTSA complaint #11096679, filed 2018-05, 84,114 miles

Electrical system: “Tipm failure- total integrated power module failed abruptly causing the following symptoms. Abs- break- esp/bas and traction control indicator lights to light. The following systems no longer work- HVAC- blower fan- windshield wipers- door locks and horn are inoperable. No replacement available for a minimum of 35 days per dodge customer care line. This failure occurred while moving and gave no warning of trouble before hand.”

NHTSA complaint #11171956, filed 2019-01, 152,000 miles

Engine: “Exhaust manifold bolts snap and creates a loud ticking sound at start up, it idles high then eventually smooths out after it heats up. Was repaired once at dealer under warranty but keeps reoccurring.”

NHTSA complaint #11131650, filed 2018-09, 100,908 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

13% of the 16 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 58,505 and 106,000 miles.

0%0–106%10–256%25–5031%50–7513%75–10025%100–15019%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (16 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 81,707 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

2015201811201920212022202320242026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2009 Ram 1500 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 186 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 186 bulletins →

Other model years of the Ram 1500

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20261033,4509—21Too new to compareToo new
20253655,3318—21Too new to compareToo new
2024779,5006—20Too new to compareToo new
202320317,872114–51718 · FewerToo new
202263126,500164–51757 · TypicalRising
202168335,000154–51767 · MoreRising
202064025,000144–51751 · TypicalRising
20191,49418,000294–51781 · MoreRising
201866733,0001542026 · FewerRising
201788437,6001342040 · TypicalRising
20161,55451,1921642054 · TypicalRising
20151,45965,0001742049 · TypicalRising
20141,77763,7001642056 · TypicalRising
20131,28162,0001142037 · TypicalRising
20093781,7072——0 · FewerFalling

All Ram 1500 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 Ram 1500 have?

NHTSA recorded 37 consumer complaints for the 2009 Ram 1500 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2009 Ram 1500 is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 9 complaints (24% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 7.

Has the 2009 Ram 1500 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2009 Ram 1500 reported?

Among the 16 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 81,707 miles and the middle half falls between 58,505 and 106,000 miles; 13% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.