Recalls (2)
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2009 Dodge RAM 1500. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Rear Axle Pinion Nut May Loosen at Differential
- Summary
- Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured from February 27, 2008, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through October 20, 2011; model year 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota trucks manufactured from February 27, 2007, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through September 30, 2011; model year 2009 Chrysler Aspen trucks manufactured from January 3, 2008, through December 18, 2008; and model year 2009 Dodge Durango trucks manufactured from January 3, 2008, through December 18, 2008. The rear axle pinion nut may loosen due to an undersized pinion spline that can allow relative motion between the nut and companion flange.
- Consequence
- If the rear axle pinion nut loosens, the axle can lock up and cause a loss of vehicle control and/or a vehicle crash with little warning.
- Remedy
- On November 7, 2013 Chrysler notified owners that dealers would install a pinion nut retainer, free of charge. In July 2015, and under a consent order with NHTSA, the company agreed to offer owners three options for remedying their vehicles: perform the original remedy, offer to repurchase the vehicle at the fair market value plus 10%, or offer an additional incentive offer towards the purchase of a new Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, or Fiat vehicle. Chrysler will notify owners of the new recall options in a letter expected to be mailed on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N08.
Rear Axle pinion Nut May Loosen at Differential
- Summary
- Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009-2010, Ram 1500 and Dodge Dakota trucks, manufactured from July 1, 2009, through November 30, 2009, because the rear axle pinion nut may loosen due to a lack of adhesive.
- Consequence
- If the rear axle pinion nut loosens, the axle can lock up and cause a loss of vehicle control and/or a vehicle crash with little warning.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a pinion nut retainer, free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.
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Owner complaints (670)
670 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The power train is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 670 |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 231 | 34.5% |
| Electrical system | 97 | 14.5% |
| Unknown or other | 52 | 7.8% |
| Engine | 50 | 7.5% |
| Wheels | 50 | 7.5% |
| Structure | 41 | 6.1% |
| Tires | 36 | 5.4% |
| Air bags | 34 | 5.1% |
| Service brakes | 34 | 5.1% |
| Suspension | 34 | 5.1% |
How 2009 compares with other RAM 1500 years
Best and worst RAM 1500 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1,099 | 5 |
| 2005 | 1,169 | 4 |
| 2006 | 792 | 9 |
| 2007 | 517 | 4 |
| 2008 | 554 | 5 |
| 2009 | 670 | 2 |
| 2010 | 486 | 4 |
| 2011 | 689 | 4 |
| 2012 | 697 | 6 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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2009 Dodge RAM 1500 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 13V038000 (power train), 12V474000 (power train). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 problems?
Owners filed 670 complaints with NHTSA. Power train (231), Electrical system (97), Unknown or other (52) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2009 RAM 1500 compare with other years?
Among the 2004–2014 Dodge RAM 1500 model years at least five years old, the 2014 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2005 the most (1,169). The 2009 drew 670. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.