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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2009 Ram 2500 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 summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns | Park‑it |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jan 9, 201818V021000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 18V021000
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Owner complaints by component5
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 4 | 80 |
| Suspension | 4 | 80 |
| Wheels | 1 | 20 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 20 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 20 |
| Engine | 1 | 20 |
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
- Steering
“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.”
- Steering
“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.”
- Steering
“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.”
Other Ram 2500 model years
Other Ram models
2009 Ram 2500 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2009 Ram 2500 have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2009 Ram 2500. The most recent, 18V021000 (reported January 9, 2018), concerns air bags. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2009 Ram 2500?
Steering is the most-reported component, named in 4 complaints out of 5 filed with NHTSA (80%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2009 Ram 2500?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Ram). That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ram dealer.
Check a specific Ram by VIN
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