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2009 Dodge Ram 1500 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2009 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 2
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 679
Latest campaign: Feb 6, 2013

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Power train	2	Feb 6, 2013	13V038000 12V474000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Feb 6, 2013Latest campaign


Feb 6, 201313V038000	Power train: driveline differential unit 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 13V038000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 13V038000 · Feb 6, 2013
Oct 2, 201212V474000	Power train: driveline differential unit 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 12V474000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 12V474000 · Oct 2, 2012

Feb 6, 201313V038000

Power train: driveline differential unit

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.

DetailsHide details for campaign 13V038000

What's wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 13V038000 · Feb 6, 2013

Oct 2, 201212V474000

Power train: driveline differential unit

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.

DetailsHide details for campaign 12V474000

What's wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 12V474000 · Oct 2, 2012

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Dodge). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component679

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

679Complaints filed

29Involving a crash

3Involving a fire

19Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Power train	233	34	7	0	1
Electrical system	97	14	0	0	0
Unknown or other	52	8	2	0	1
Engine	51	8	0	0	0
Wheels	51	8	1	0	0
Structure	41	6	1	0	2
Tires	37	5	0	0	0
Suspension	35	5	2	2	0
Air bags	34	5	13	0	11
Service brakes	34	5	5	0	3
Fuel/propulsion system	33	5	0	0	0
Steering	31	5	2	0	0
Visibility/wiper	30	4	0	0	0
Visibility	28	4	0	0	0
Exterior lighting	19	3	0	0	0

12 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Air bags
“Involved in an accident 2/09/26. Air bag did not deploy. Fractured sternum as a result.”
Filed 02/14/2026 · ODI 11717980
Power train
“- Week of October 6th 2025 I experienced 4-wheel drive issues and lights. - October 13th 2025 dropped off to dealer for review - October 14th 2025 dealer deemed not safe to drive and ordered parts under warranty repair.”
Filed 02/07/2026 · ODI 11716468
Visibility
“The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the MTC unit failed to function as intended.”
Filed 09/08/2025 · ODI 11685690

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2009 Dodge Ram 1500 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recent, 13V038000 (reported February 6, 2013), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 recalls for?

The largest group is power train, with 2 campaigns. Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 233 complaints out of 679 filed with NHTSA (34%). Across all complaints, owners reported 29 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2009 Dodge Ram 1500?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Dodge). That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Dodge dealer.

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