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2009 Ram 1500 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2009 Ram 1500 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,701,491 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 18V160000 2018-03-08 218,617 affected
Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks currently, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia,…

Consequence

If the fuel tank were to drop and contact the ground, a fuel leak may result. Additionally, in the event of a crash, the fuel tank may not remain secured to the vehicle, possibly causing a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence in an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will bolt a bracket reinforcement to the frame, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U04.

POWER TRAIN 17V821000 2017-12-20 1,482,874 affected
Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs, 2011-2017 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, 2009-2017 Ram 1500 and 2010-2017 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks, all equipped with a column shifter. Pushing the brake…

Consequence

Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, inspect the BTSI, and, as necessary, replace it, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T79.

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN
8
1injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6
ENGINE
5
STRUCTURE:BODY
4
STEERING
3
1injuries
SUSPENSION
3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
SERVICE BRAKES
2
1injuries
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
Total complaints47

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The contact owns a 2009 ram 1500. The contact stated that upon purchasing the vehicle, it was discovered that there were two open recalls on the vin, nhtsa campaign number: 13v038000 (power train) and 17v821000 (power train). The contact scheduled an appointment with a dealer, and the vehicle was…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2026-02-12

“I bought this 2009 dodge ram laramie about a year ago been riding like new but 4 days ago starting to hear a bad whining noise from the rear end and I see this truck had a recall on the pinion nut I think it's coming lose from the pinion”

SUSPENSION · reported 2024-02-14

“The contact owns a 2009 ram 1500. The contact stated that the air conditioner, heater, and defogger were inoperable. The climate control warning light was not illuminated. The contact replaced the climate control module; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the…”

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT · reported 2023-11-16

“Frame rail has rusted out causing this vehicle unsafe to drive. A quick google search showed this a common problem. I know mercedes benz have recalled rusting brake boosters and provided extended warranty on rear subframe rust. Toyota has recalled truck frames. Dodge is ignoring this issue.”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2023-06-19

“In researching the vin for my vehicle, a 2009 dodge ram 1500, it shows there are no recalls on it but I've recently found that the front fuel tank bracket has rusted out of the frame of the vehicle I believe this vin should fall under safety recall u04 / nhtsa 18v-160 frame bracket. This is the…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2023-06-04

“When driving the vehicle at lower speeds, usually between 25 to 38 mph, the engine will surge for about 1 to 2 seconds then back to normal as long as I remain in that speed range. It happens each time within that range of speed.”

ENGINE · reported 2023-04-23

“When driving the vehicle at lower speeds, usually between 25 to 38 mph, the engine will surge for about 1 to 2 seconds then back to normal as long as I remain in that speed range. It happens each time within that range of speed.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2023-04-23

“I purchased this vehicle from a private party and insured it and my insurance offers free carfax after checking through its history I see that it has 2 pending recalls and one of them has a buyback program, I called dealerships and the chrysler warranty phone number but they do not want to buy it…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2023-04-03

Defect investigations

Investigation EA19001 Opened 2019-04-19 · closed 2024-09-19

Electrical overstress

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation to determine if the failure of airbags to deploy during severe crashes, in certain vehicles, was the result of a safety related defect.  During the investigation a complex failure was studied that can result in non-deployment of subject vehicle air…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2009 Ram 1500 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.