2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Problems and Repair Histories
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2009 Dodge Ram 1500s for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Dodge Ram 1500 Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2009 | Dodge Ram (not HD) | 16 Ram (not HD)s, 9.3 months of data per Ram (not HD), average 42300 miles Small sample size. Join or 16 Ram (not HD)s, 9.3 months of data per Ram (not HD), average 42300 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2009 Dodge Ram 1500
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| Dodge in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 12000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 13000 | 900 | Unable to play some DVD's, Unit replaced. |
| Dec | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2009 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 37000 | 0 | Making a squealing sound on drivers side. Turned out to be bad front brakes. Replaced rotors and pads. |
| Mar | 2013 | 52000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 0 | front passenger side shock absorber leaking oil. Dealer replaced. Seats making creaking noise during turns, dealer greased seat tracks per Chrysler RRT. Driverside window scratched from sand stuck in window molding-Chry approved replacem | |
| Sep | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 52080 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 52080 | 140 | SES light whenever towing. |
| Sep | 2012 | 66340 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 25000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 36000 | 0 | truck nav system/ radio stopped working |
| Nov | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2009 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
310-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Louisiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2012 | 87000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 90300 | 7139 | Replaced engine (long block) replaced 3 ignition coils) 1 fuel injector, 16 spark plugs and replaced and flushed radiator, replaced ambient temperature sensor. |
| Mar | 2013 | 92000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 27000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 28000 | 0 | Window defrost inoperable, rattle noises from mid console/dash when the vehicle is started. Problem was broken plastic vent pieces (dampers) in HVAC system. There's a TSB bulletin on this for software upgrade related to HVAC controls. |
| Apr | 2011 | 29000 | 0 | Replaced Drivers side mirror (side mirror ice defrost failure). Replaced broken plastic front seat shroud that houses the power seat controls (dealer possible damaged it in a prior service). Replaced rear tailgate spoiler. |
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 1500 | Computer te flashed, then replaced | |
| Jan | 2013 | 53000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 32 | Adjusted parking brake Front axle leaking from speed sensor, replaced seal. Oil & oil filter change | |
| Dodge Ram 1500 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 0 | turn signal was not shutting off after turn made. dealer replaced switch under warranty. There was also an oil change done at 5400 KMs in this month. | |
| Feb | 2012 | 26500 | 90 | parking brake release handle was broken |
| Apr | 2012 | 27900 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Ram 1500 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 0 | Water leaking into passenger compartment from third brake light on top of cab. Dealer replaced entire light assembly under warranty. Resolving leak issue. | |
| Jan | 2011 | 9000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
310-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 35000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 56000 | 600 | SMALL leak in hose |
| Dec | 2012 | 62000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
310-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 0 | Replaced Driver Side Roof Drip-rail molding that has come unglued on the end. | |
| May | 2010 | 0 | Replaced Rear fender flare that had become warped and started to separate from the body. Under Warranty. | |
| Oct | 2010 | 0 | Replaced Rear fender flare that became loose from missing bolts and started to detach from the body for a second time. | |
| Dec | 2010 | 0 | Rear Axle howling - replaced rear axle pinion gears. | |
| Jan | 2011 | 0 | Rear axle howling still. Removed and Replaced entire rear axle due to warped axle housing. | |
| Oct | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2009 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 34000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 35000 | 16 | FRONT END SUSPENSION RATTLE. NOT FIXED BY DODGE. INFERIOR BALL JOINTS, TIE RODS |
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