2009 DODGE RAM 2500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
261
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
10
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 DODGE RAM 2500
The 2009 DODGE RAM 2500 has received a total of 261 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY. 10 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steering (150 complaints), Air Bags (16 complaints), and Suspension (14 complaints).
Recalls for the 2009 DODGE RAM 2500
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2009 DODGE RAM 2500, potentially affecting up to 9,272,734 vehicles.
Recall 16V352000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 4,648,270 vehicles affected
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012...
Consequence: These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag...
View full details →Recall 15V313000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 4,077,169 vehicles affected
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage...
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator,...
View full details →Recall 13V529000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 271,733 vehicles affected
Defect: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 RAM 2500 4X4 and 3500 4X4 trucks, 2008-2012 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis, and model year 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4. The left tie rod assembly may break.
Consequence: A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler notified owners on January 16, 2014 that dealers would inspect vehicles and replace the steering linkage assembly, if necessary. On or about February 27, 2014, Chrysler ceased its recall remedy program due to parts quality concerns, and then re-initiated...
View full details →Recall 11V350000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 242,780 vehicles affected
Defect: CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 2500/3500 4X4, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH MARCH 28, 2011; MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 3500 CAB CHASSIS 4X2, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH MARCH 28, 2011; AND MODEL YEAR 2008 DODGE RAM 1500 MEGA CAB 4X4, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH AUGUST 15, 2008, BECAUSE THE LEFT...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN THE POTENTIAL LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL STABILITY IN THE LEFT HAND FRONT WHEEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TIE ROD ENDS FOR RELATIVE ORIENTATION AND REPLACE THE LEFT OUTER TIE ROD AS REQUIRED AND PERFORM A FRONT END TOE ALIGNMENT AS NEEDED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN...
View full details →Recall 09V005000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 32,782 vehicles affected
Defect: CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 32,782 MY 2008-2009 DODGE RAM 2500, 3500 AND 3500 CAB CHASSIS PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH POWERS AND SONS STEERING LINKAGE. THE STEERING LINKAGE DRAG LINK INNER TIE ROD TO PITMAN ARM BALL STUD MAY FRACTURE. ALSO THE STEERING LINKAGE DAMPER ATTACHING THE BRACKET MAY YIELD AND SHIFT ON THE LINKAGE.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND THE RESTRICTED ABILITY TO TURN THE VEHICLE IN ONE DIRECTION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING LINKAGE DRAG LINK INNER TIE ROD END ASSEMBLY, AND INSPECT THE STEERING LINKAGE DAMPER BRACKET FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 16, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 DODGE RAM 2500
261 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 DODGE RAM 2500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that there was an abnormal odor coming from the exhaust at start-up. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the exhaust manifold bolts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated, the headlights flashed off and on, and the battery failed to remain charged. The contact diagnosed an electrical ground short, a low voltage to the intake air heater relay, and the engine grid heater was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the Extended Warranty coverage for the failure. The failure mileage was 162,000.
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated, the headlights flashed off and on, and the battery failed to remain charged. The contact diagnosed an electrical ground short, a low voltage to the intake air heater relay, and the engine grid heater was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the Extended Warranty coverage for the failure. The failure mileage was 162,000.
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving 20-60 MPH, the front end of the vehicle, the steering column, and the steering wheel were shuddering significantly. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the death wobble. The contact stated that the failure increased significantly while driving on bumpy road surfaces. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics, where the vehicle was diagnosed but the cause of the failure could not be determined; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the tires were replaced twice by two tire facilities; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was previously taken to an unknown dealer; however, the cause of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
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Safety Rating for the 2009 DODGE RAM 2500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 DODGE RAM 2500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 DODGE RAM 2500
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 10 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 DODGE RAM 2500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
DOR-V6G8D-11 — POWER TRAIN
This SKU is an Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Line. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the hose end fittings. Parts will be inspected for incorrectly threaded fittings causing inability to complete assembly of the oil cooler line to the vehicle.
ER-P-35 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FIAT CHRYSLER: TSB CONTAINS AN OWNER'S NOTIFICATION LETTER. SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON BELOW. ON SOME TRUCKS, BODY WIRING HARNESS ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS FOR DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) TEMPERATURE SENSOR WAS CONNECTED INCORRECTLY, CAUSING OXIDES OF NITROGEN (NOX), FROM TAILPIPE EMISSIONS, TO EXCEED FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA STANDARDS. MODEL 2013 RAM 2500, RAM...
SB-19-004-10 — STEERING:RACK AND PINION:PINION SHAFT
DODGE: STEERING WANDER. WHILE TRAVELING ON A STRAIGHT STRETCH OF HIGHWAY, CUSTOMER MAY FEEL THE NEED TO PROVIDE STEERING INPUT TO CORRECT A VEHICLE WANDER CONDITION. *PE
DR-J-35 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
DODGE: ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) SOFTWARE PROGRAM ON ABOUT 159,700 TRUCKS MAY CAUSE ILLUMINATION OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WHEN NO PROBLEM EXISTS OR UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS ALLOW HEAVY SOOTING OF THE TURBOCHARGER, EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE AND DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER. HEAVY SOOTING COULD DAMAGE EMISSIONS COMPONENTS AND RESULT...
ER-J-22 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
DODGE: THE AXLE(S) ON ABOUT 160 CERTAIN RAM TRUCK VEHICLES WERE INADVERTENTLY BUILT WITH A 4.10 AXLE RATIO. THIS IS A NON COMPLIANT POWERTRAIN CONFIGURATION AND COULD IMPACT THE VEHICLE'S FUEL ECONOMY AND/OR PERFORMANCE. THE AXLE RING AND PINION(S) MUST BE REPLACED WITH 3.73 AXLE RATIO RING AND PINION(S). THE...
ER-J-22 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
DODGE: THE AXLE(S) ON ABOUT 160 CERTAIN RAM TRUCK VEHICLES WERE INADVERTENTLY BUILT WITH A 4.10 AXLE RATIO. THIS IS A NON COMPLIANT POWERTRAIN CONFIGURATION AND COULD IMPACT THE VEHICLE'S FUEL ECONOMY AND/OR PERFORMANCE. THE AXLE RING AND PINION(S) MUST BE REPLACED WITH 3.73 AXLE RATIO RING AND PINION(S). THE...
TSB-18-024-09 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DODGE/CHRYSLER: MIL ILLUMINATION AND STATIONARY DESOOT AND OTHER ENHANCEMENTS. INVOLVES SELECTIVELY ERASING AND REPROGRAMMING THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) WITH NEW SOFTWARE. *PE
SB-09-002-09 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
DODGE: REVISED DIAGNOSTIC AND REPAIR PROCEDURES FOR DTC P2262-TURBOCHARGER BOOST PRESSURE NOT DETECTED-MECHANICAL. RECENT PCM CALIBRATION UPDATES HAVE IMPROVED THE ROBUSTNESS TO THIS DTC THROUGH UPDATED DIAGNOSTIC STRATEGIES. *PE
TB-18-016-09 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
DODGE: MIL ILLUMINATION OR STORED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) FOR P1004 OR 02016 OR 02017. THIS INVOLVES REPLACING THE SHORT RUNNER VALVE (SRV), SRV CONNECTOR, WIRING PIGTAIL, AND ADDING A NEW STUD FOR A TIE STRAP. THE SRV WIRING TAKEOUT WAS NOT LONG ENOUGH AND CAUSED EXCESSIVE WEAR ON THE...
TB-18-016-09 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
DODGE: MIL ILLUMINATION OR STORED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) FOR P1004 OR 02016 OR 02017. THIS INVOLVES REPLACING THE SHORT RUNNER VALVE (SRV), SRV CONNECTOR, WIRING PIGTAIL, AND ADDING A NEW STUD FOR A TIE STRAP. THE SRV WIRING TAKEOUT WAS NOT LONG ENOUGH AND CAUSED EXCESSIVE WEAR ON THE...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 DODGE RAM 2500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DODGE RAM 2500
- 2004 DODGE RAM 2500 — 753 complaints
- 2005 DODGE RAM 2500 — 540 complaints
- 2006 DODGE RAM 2500 — 899 complaints
- 2007 DODGE RAM 2500 — 505 complaints
- 2008 DODGE RAM 2500 — 405 complaints
- 2009 DODGE RAM 2500 (current)
- 2010 DODGE RAM 2500 — 0 complaints
- 2011 DODGE RAM 2500 — 389 complaints
- 2012 DODGE RAM 2500 — 384 complaints
Other DODGE Models
- DODGE DURANGO — 19,139 total complaints
- DODGE GRAND CARAVAN — 18,729 total complaints
- DODGE RAM 1500 — 15,420 total complaints
- DODGE CARAVAN — 14,266 total complaints
- DODGE DAKOTA — 9,227 total complaints
- DODGE CHARGER — 8,114 total complaints
- DODGE INTREPID — 8,078 total complaints
- DODGE JOURNEY — 7,849 total complaints