Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
2009 Ram 2500 — Known Issues & Recalls
Complaints from Jan 2024 to Nov 2021
The most reported issue is steering,suspension,wheels problems (1 complaints).
Open Safety Recalls (1)
NHTSA Campaign: 18V021000
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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 5500 Cab Chassis, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Chrysler is also recalling certain 2009 RAM 3500, RAM 2500, RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Aspen, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
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.
Owner-Reported Issues (5 of 5)
Steering,suspension,wheels →1 issue
Your truck has experienced "death wobble" — a violent, uncontrollable shaking at highway speeds that makes the front end feel like it's broken and causes you to lose steering control. This happened twice, including once with your family in the vehicle, and replacing a ball joint didn't fix it. The issue may require inspection and repair of front-end steering and suspension components, possibly including additional ball joints, tie rods, or steering dampers.
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Steering,suspension,service Brakes →1 issue
Your truck experienced a violent vibration in the front end (known as "death wobble") after hitting a bridge gap, which nearly caused you to lose control of the vehicle. The problem appears to be in the front suspension or steering linkage. This issue may require inspection and repair of front-end components to restore safe handling.
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Engine →1 issue
Your truck started skipping and losing power while driving on the interstate, which created a dangerous situation. Based on reports from other Dodge owners with similar year Hemi engines, a broken valve spring or lifter may have damaged the camshaft. This repair will likely involve removing the engine head and replacing the damaged valve train components.
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Steering,suspension →1 issue
Your 2009 Ram 2500 may experience severe shaking and side-to-side oscillation of the front suspension and axle when driving over 35 mph on rough or uneven road surfaces, particularly at diagonal bridge approaches. This condition, sometimes called "death wobble," is caused by wear in the track bar mounting bolts, which enlarge the mounting holes in the frame brackets over time. The fix would likely involve replacing the track bar mounting bolts and potentially reinforcing or replacing the worn bracket mounting points.
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Steering,suspension,unknown Or Other →1 issue
Your steering wheel shakes violently and your front end feels like it's pointing in a different direction than your rear end, especially after hitting bumps or potholes. You've had three front-end rebuilds already and the problem keeps returning. The vibration and misalignment make you uncomfortable driving at highway speeds, and you're looking for a permanent solution rather than repeated repairs.
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