2009 Ram 1500 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 11%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2009 Ram 1500, 11% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,400 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.
“Rusted frame, reported to FCA 2/19/19 , presented to dealership 2/25/19, I was told they could not lift truck for safety reasons, there is a hole rotted through the frame rail forward of rear tire. This could be an obvious safety issue. I have had the recall done for the gas tank strap, frame rust, the truck is in excellent shape, it has 74,800 miles, not a scratch and a lifetime power train warranty. It has been maintained. …”
NHTSA complaint #11189973, filed 2019-03, 74,800 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Ram 1500. While driving at any speed, the contact stated that it felt like the bed of the vehicle was falling off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic in temple hills, md where previous repairs were performed on the vehicle. The technician stated that the failure had nothing to do with the previous repair. The vehicle was not repaired for the failure. It was unknown if a dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.”
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 3% |
| 2025 | 2 | 1% |
| 2024 | 3 | 4% |
| 2023 | 10 | 5% |
| 2022 | 21 | 3% |
| 2021 | 33 | 5% |
| 2020 | 44 | 7% |
| 2019 | 81 | 5% |
| 2018 | 15 | 2% |
| 2017 | 36 | 4% |
| 2016 | 36 | 2% |
| 2015 | 49 | 3% |
| 2014 | 42 | 2% |
| 2013 | 40 | 3% |
| 2009 | 4 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2009 Ram 1500
9 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine
5 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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