2009 Ram 1500 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 16%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electrical system of the 2009 Ram 1500, 16% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,300 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.
“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“The tipm is failing having issues with electrical functions, right side doors locks not working correctly, wipers are not working correctly, AC not working--less than 80,000 miles on my vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11104800, filed 2018-06, 79,300 miles“When driving the vehicle at lower speeds, usually between 25 to 38 mph, the engine will surge for about 1 to 2 seconds then back to normal as long as I remain in that speed range. It happens each time within that range of speed.”
NHTSA complaint #11518578, filed 2023-04“Tipm causing horn to work not work goes off by itself. Locks don’t work windshield wipers stop working or don’t work at all. Airbags not working. Caused battery to overcharge and begin to smoke. Replaced battery”
NHTSA complaint #11506858, filed 2023-02“The truck lost power and the steering locked up.it was in motion going around a turn and went off the road. This is the second time the vehicle lost power the first was on the freeway and the dealer said there were no error codes.”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50 | 49% |
| 2025 | 191 | 52% |
| 2024 | 28 | 36% |
| 2023 | 69 | 34% |
| 2022 | 199 | 32% |
| 2021 | 198 | 29% |
| 2020 | 164 | 26% |
| 2019 | 382 | 26% |
| 2018 | 159 | 24% |
| 2017 | 110 | 12% |
| 2016 | 193 | 12% |
| 2015 | 159 | 11% |
| 2014 | 246 | 14% |
| 2013 | 227 | 18% |
| 2009 | 6 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2009 Ram 1500
9 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Ram 1500
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.
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