2009 Ram 2500 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (2) · Wheels (1) · Engine (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2018-01-09 · campaign 18V021000 · 328,177 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Chrysler is recalling certain 2009-2010 RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 55
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U03.
Service bulletins (184)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Electrical System:wiring 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) 2022-03-06 · S1709000010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter wear (roller failure) on one or more cam lobes and that camshaft/lifter replacement is necessary.
Unknown Or Other 2022-03-06 · S1709000010RevB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter wear (roller failure) on one or more cam lobes and that camshaft/lifter replacement is necessary.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2022-03-06 · S1709000010 RevB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter wear (roller failure) on one or more cam lobes and that camshaft/lifter replacement is necessary.
Power Train 2021-04-07 · 9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
transmission kit with torque converter 1. all promaster (vf) 3.6l/62te equipped vehicles. if the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (part number 06511385a$) are one-time usage. vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires service kit p
Showing the 6 most recent of 184 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-01-21 · Wheels“we have experienced the "death wobble" twice now in our 2009 dodge ram 2500. it is a documented issue with dodge trucks and associated with multiple prior recalls. at highway speeds, the vehicle suddenly begins shaking violently and uncontrollably, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. it feels like the front axle just broke in half, b…”
2022-05-21 · Unknown Or Other“my steering shakes violently and my front end feels like he's going in a different direction than the back end. i've owned this 2009 since 2010. i've paid for at least 3 front end rebuilds. surely there is an aftermarket or fix for this? its the cummins 6.7l, 2500. i want to fix this only one more time. we have only 30 mi of road here but speeds o…”
2021-11-22 · Suspension“dodge death wobble. hit a bridge gap almost lost control. definitely in the front end suspension or linkage? recall other vins not mine in the same year? not confirmed yet. needs to have same recalls as the others 2009 dodge ram 2500 5.7 hemi big horn.…”
2021-07-23 · Engine“my truck was running fine then started to skip and lost power. it was dangerous because i was on the interstate and the truck would not go. people were honking and flying ar0und me was very disturbing. seems this has been a problem for awhile talking to other dodge owners a valve spring or lifter breaks and destroys the can shaft in the hemi engine…”
2019-07-14 · Suspension · 161,000 mi“i have a 2009 ram 2500 4wheel drive. i can not use the vehicle due to the following; at speeds over 35 mph the front suspension tends to experience a severe shaking that is caused by a rapid lateral oscillation of the entire axle and suspension assembly. this condition occurs when crossing an uneven, rough spot in the road, or when crossing a bri…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.