2009 Dodge RAM 1500 reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 884
- 32 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN
- 217 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 2
- see below
- Reported harm
- 42 reported crashes · 26 injuries · 2 fires
What owners report fails — 2009 Dodge RAM 1500
- POWER TRAIN 217
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 95
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 52
- ENGINE 50
- WHEELS 49
2 recalls on record for the 2009 Dodge RAM 1500
- NHTSA 12V474000 · 2013 · POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT If the rear axle pinion nut loosens, the axle can lock up and cause a loss of vehicle control and/or a vehicle crash wit
- NHTSA 13V038000 · 2013 · POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT If the rear axle pinion nut loosens, the axle can lock up and cause a loss of vehicle control and/or a vehicle crash wit
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 reliable?
NHTSA has 884 consumer complaints on record for the 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 and 2 recalls. The most-reported problem area is power train (217 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Dodge RAM 1500?
Owners most often report problems with: power train (217), electrical system (95), unknown or other (52), engine (50). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2009 Dodge RAM 1500?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.