TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V529000, STEERING; HOWEVER, THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE AN EXPECTED DATE FOR THE PART TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT…

12/24/2013 · NHTSA ODI #10557154.0

2009 Ram 2500 · steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, A LOUD WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. THE STEERING WHEEL ALSO BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BUT WAS NOT…

12/20/2013 · NHTSA ODI #10556765.0

2009 Ram 2500 · electrical

IN MOTION THE BLINKERS WOULD TURN ON WITHOUT ME TOUCHING THE SWITCH. WHEN I APPLIED THE LEFT BLINKER THE RIGHT ONE WOULD TURN ON AND VICE VERSA. FINALLY THE FLASHERS TURNED ON AND I COULDN'T TURN OFF. IT STARTED MALFUNCTIONING WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 60MPH.

12/18/2019 · NHTSA ODI #11289925.0

2009 Ram 2500 · powertrain

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FLY WHEEL AND CLUTCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER…

12/18/2013 · NHTSA ODI #10556525.0

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severe NHTSA 09V005000 09/01/2009

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

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.

Fix: 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 1-800-853-1403.

severe NHTSA 11V350000 06/07/2011

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 TIE ROD BALL STUD MAY FRACTURE

THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN THE POTENTIAL LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL STABILITY IN THE LEFT HAND FRONT WHEEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Fix: 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 ON OCTOBER 3, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Common questions

Is the 2009 Dodge Ram 2500 reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.0 out of 10 based on 214 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2009 Dodge Ram 2500 is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

What's the most common problem on the 2009 Dodge Ram 2500?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is steering, with 155 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $700 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The steering is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $700 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Dodge Ram 2500 has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2009 Dodge Ram 2500?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 214 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $700, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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