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2009 Dodge Ram 1500 repairs by problem area

Engine (21%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)

Brakes and Traction Control (13%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (3%)

Chart based on 87 repairs.
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2009 Dodge Ram 1500 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (30%)

< $100 (49%)

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Chart based on 63 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Dodge Ram 1500

Engine not specified

Dodge Ram 1500 in Virginia, United States
Jan 2011 - Dec 2012
Feb 2011

13000 mi

US $900
Unable to play some DVD's, Unit replaced. 

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2009 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Dodge Ram 1500 in Illinois, United States
Dec 2010 - Jun 2022
Jun 2013

57000 mi

US $700
Parking brake cable came loose and was hanging down. Caused the rear brakes to drag a bit. refrigerant connection to evaporator coil fractured. Replaced evaporator coil. 
Feb 2014

71000 mi

US $58
Parking brake cable was hanging down under the frame. Dealer said the cable was stretched and reattached and adjusted. This happened about 8 months ago too, but the shop I took it to didn't know how to fix properly. 
Sep 2014

79000 mi

US $140
Coolant leak. Turned out to be a rusted and disintegrating hose clamp on the upper radiator hose connection to the engine. Replaced clamp and refilled with coolant. 
Feb 2016

96000 mi

US $30
Bad coolant temperature sensor. Fixed it myself with genuine Mopar part. 
Dec 2016

106000 mi

US $300
Replaced bad LF wheel bearing hub. Parking brake stuck partially engaged yet again. Just had mechanic whack them open with a mallet this time while it was on the lift. The shift lever will not fully engage in park. Discovered by the service shop. Transmission is in park, but the linkage in the steering column thinks it is in reverse. Hard to remove key. Not an uncommon issue on a vehicle this old. 
Jan 2017 Completed repairs to the Shift lever. Works like brand new again. 
Jun 2017

113000 mi
Exhaust manifold bolts broken on both sides. Replaced both manifolds, 9 bolts, and heat shields. Covered under Chrysler lifetime powertrain warranty. 
Dec 2017

119000 mi

US $300
Replaced front wheel bearing that was getting noisy. 
Apr 2018

135000 mi

US $380
The Auto Zone wheel bearing hub that was installed in 12/16 failed. Replaced it with a Moog part. Truck engine was dying when you braked. Found out the throttle body was encrusted with carbon. Tech cleaned it and the problem went away, but a replacement was suggested. I plan on doing just that as a DIY project. Just 4 bolts and about 20 minutes to do. 
Jan 2022

143000 mi

US $1720
Broken sway bar links replaced. Replaced both front bearing hubs that had become noisy. 4 wheel complete brake job All 4 shocks replaced. Rears were leaking and fronts were factory originals. Ride much improved. Replaced all 16 plugs that had 40k miles on them. 

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2009 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

Dodge Ram 1500 in Quebec, Canada
Feb 2012 - Jun 2017
Jun 2017

117800 mi

C $1000
Steering Cooler, shock absorber four wheels, brakes pads, Thermostat and housing 

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2009 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Dodge Ram 1500 in Minnesota, United States
Dec 2010 - Nov 2011
Jun 2011

36000 mi
truck nav system/ radio stopped working 
Dodge Ram 1500 in Alberta, Canada
Mar 2012 - Sep 2012
Mar 2012

52080 mi

C $140
SES light whenever towing. 
Dodge Ram 1500 in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2014 - Jul 2018
Aug 2016

75000 mi

US $450
needed new manifold gaskets 
Jul 2018

112000 mi

US $300
manifold leak 
Dodge Ram 1500 in Alberta, Canada
Jun 2011 - Dec 2021
Jul 2017

96100 mi

C $160
Speedometer stopped working dash warning lights on abs, did research on Internet concluded it was rear wheel speed sensors (scan codes were u1110 "lost vehicle speed" and u1120 "lost wheel distance") changed out both rr wheel sensor but did not fix problem. Found water in connector to abs module (truck has aftermarket fenders so splash protection is not factory). Dryed out but still no fix now think problem is main computer. Truck can be driven but is not for now with no abs. 
Jul 2020

96720 mi
Rear high mounted brake light was burnt out, noted by dealer and replaced Rear disks and pads replaced, may have been the original disks. Warranty repair of rear axle yoke. Issues with no speedometer etc. were resolved during the visit to do the warranty repair of the rear axle yoke. It turned out to be a corroded wire somewhere in the harness to the computer. The computer itself was fine. 
Dodge Ram 1500 in Ohio, United States
- Sep 2010
Aug 2010

10250 mi
front passenger side shock absorber leaking oil. Dealer replaced. Seats making creaking noise during turns, dealer greased seat tracks per Chrysler RRT. Driverside window scratched from sand stuck in window molding-Chry approved replacem 
Dodge Ram 1500 in Utah, United States
Apr 2013 - Sep 2013
Sep 2013

76000 mi
Ticking sound on start that would go away when engine warmed up, from what I found it was a couple exhaust manifold bolts that like to come loose. I sold the truck before I could have repaired. 

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2009 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

310-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Dodge Ram 1500 in Louisiana, United States
Dec 2012 - Jun 2018
Feb 2013

89285 mi

US $7139
Engine replacement due to broken valve lash spring Replaced engine (long block) replaced 3 ignition coils) 1 fuel injector, 16 spark plugs and replaced and flushed radiator, replaced ambient temperature sensor. 
Mar 2014

115000 mi
Oil cover gasket leak 
Jul 2014

121000 mi
Oil Leak 

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2009 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Dodge Ram 1500 in Texas, United States
Feb 2011 - Mar 2016
Feb 2016

78900 mi

US $100
Door lock actuator 
Dodge Ram 1500 in Georgia, United States
Jan 2013 - Jun 2016
Aug 2014

99000 mi
The dealer attempted to repair a failed rear differential. The differential had failed, due to the dealer's incorrect recall repair. This repair was ALSO done incorrectly and caused the axle to fail AGAIN. 
Oct 2014

105000 mi
THIRD attempt by the same dealer to fix the rear differential, that had been fine prior to their performance of a recall repair on it in June. 
Jun 2016

150000 mi
The passenger side exhaust manifold had a stud snap, causing an exhaust leak. 
Dodge Ram 1500 in Arizona, United States
Oct 2014 - Jun 2018
Aug 2017

57000 mi
I have experienced multiple pocket & purse actuations of the door lock, unlock, panic & engine start with the keyfob on this truck and also my Grand Cherokee & Ram Pro Master van. On this day it auto started the engine in a closed garage and I just happened to catch it when I opened the man door to the garage from my home at bedtime to check if the rollup door was closed, since there is a doggy door in that door and the exhaust heat was so high it surely would have entered the house and my wife and I would not be here today. This is a major safety issue for this reason and also for the times when it unknowingly unlocks your car in a public place. We now have to keep the fobs in small plastic boxes to prevent this issue. I don't know about other manufactures but FMC needs to fix this. 
Dodge Ram 1500 in Oklahoma, United States
Jul 2012 - Sep 2014
Oct 2013

51300 mi

US $155
Had to have the A/C re-charged. Also had to have the actuator door replaced in the A/C conduit housing. 
Sep 2014

61000 mi

US $800
I had to have the evaporator behind the dash on the drivers side, behind the dash. 
Dodge Ram 1500 in Texas, United States
Jan 2011 - Apr 2011
Feb 2011

28000 mi
Window defrost inoperable, rattle noises from mid console/dash when the vehicle is started. Problem was broken plastic vent pieces (dampers) in HVAC system. There's a TSB bulletin on this for software upgrade related to HVAC controls. 
Apr 2011

29000 mi
Replaced Drivers side mirror (side mirror ice defrost failure).  Replaced broken plastic front seat shroud that houses the power seat controls (dealer possible damaged it in a prior service).  Replaced rear tailgate spoiler. 
Dodge Ram 1500 in Texas, United States
Sep 2012 - Jan 2013
Jan 2012

37500 mi

US $1500
Computer te flashed, then replaced 
Dodge Ram 1500 in North Carolina, United States
Mar 2011 - Apr 2015
Mar 2015

35000 mi

US $100
Stumbling & eventually cutoff @ stops. Dealer could only find 'misfire' code on one of the cylinders. Dealer preformed a 'Performance Flash Update', truck stalled before I got it home, so this did not correct problem. Have not been back. 

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2009 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Dodge Ram 1500 in Indiana, United States
- Mar 2010
Mar 2010

17500 mi

US $32
Adjusted parking brake Front axle leaking from speed sensor, replaced seal. Oil & oil filter change 
Dodge Ram 1500 in Alabama, United States
Dec 2010 - Feb 2022
Mar 2014

38000 mi

US $100
Alternator had to be replaced. 
Feb 2021

81000 mi

US $100
Evaporator coil had to be replaced and system recharged with refrigerant. 
Dodge Ram 1500 in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2016 - Jun 2018
Feb 2016

114680 mi

C $900
replacement key fob and rear door actuators 
Jul 2017

138880 mi

C $1000
transmission pan and alternator 
Dodge Ram 1500 in New York, United States
Dec 2010 - Jan 2011
Aug 2010

6200 mi
Water leaking into passenger compartment from third brake light on top of cab. Dealer replaced entire light assembly under warranty. Resolving leak issue. 
Dodge Ram 1500 in Alberta, Canada
Nov 2013 - Nov 2014
Jul 2014

57960 mi
replaced inner right seal and main seal 
Dodge Ram 1500 in New York, United States
Apr 2011 - Jun 2022
Apr 2014

50500 mi
Vent door actuator broke, dealer re-flashed computer and replaced actuator located in dash. 
Nov 2014

56000 mi
During required 5 year power train inspection, the technician discovered a transfer case leak, seal replaced under warranty. 
Jan 2016

51000 mi

US $100
Alternator was making a whining sound, dealer replaced under extended warranty. 
Feb 2017

78000 mi

US $100
ABS and traction control lights where on, as well as I was at times unable to shift from park to drive. Mechanic changed out ABS control module and also replaced brake switch. 
Sep 2017

84000 mi

US $100
Uconnect indicated nonrecognition when trying to make a hands free call. rear power door lock failed. 
Sep 2019

94000 mi

US $100
Ticking and squeal sound from engine. Dealer replaced broken exhaust bolts and gasket on right side. Also replaced serpentine belt pulley. 
Dodge Ram 1500 in British Columbia, Canada
Apr 2009 - Apr 2012
Aug 2009

3483 mi
turn signal was not shutting off after turn made. dealer replaced switch under warranty. There was also an oil change done at 5400 KMs in this month. 
Feb 2012

25700 mi

C $90
parking brake release handle was broken 
Dodge Ram 1500 in New Brunswick, Canada
Sep 2013 - Jul 2015
Aug 2014

57040 mi

C $55
Drivers side Brake caliper seized on, inspection revealed that the rubber boot around the caliper piston was torn. The boot cannot be repaired so a replacement caliper was installed. 
Jul 2015

63860 mi

C $535
Drive shaft detached from differential after coasting down a hill. The pinion nut came loose and then the pinion fell back into the differential, locking it up. Rust holes in rocker panel , passenger side, driver side heavily bubbled for a 5 and a half year old truck. 
Dodge Ram 1500 in New Mexico, United States
Jun 2014 - Jun 2015
Aug 2014

51100 mi

US $40
Selector motor plastic gets broke 

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2009 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

310-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Dodge Ram 1500 in Texas, United States
Mar 2011 - Dec 2012
Jul 2012

55500 mi

US $600
SMALL leak in hose 
Dodge Ram 1500 in Texas, United States
Dec 2014 - Jun 2022
Sep 2016

101000 mi

US $175
Replaced fan clutch. High pressure schrader valve started leaking. Valve was replaced and A/C system was vacuumed down and recharged. 
Sep 2020

133000 mi

US $150
Wheel bearings were going out. Had a slight vibration in the pedal and they were starting to get a little noisy. I figured it was time after 10+ years. 
Nov 2020

135000 mi

US $40
Washer fluid pump stopped spraying well. I assumed it was weak and replaced the pump. Takes 20-30min and maybe $40. 

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2009 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

310-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Dodge Ram 1500 in Oregon, United States
Dec 2010 - Oct 2011
Mar 2010

17627 mi
Replaced Driver Side Roof Drip-rail molding that has come unglued on the end.  
May 2010

21700 mi
Replaced Rear fender flare that had become warped and started to separate from the body. Under Warranty. 
Oct 2010

33500 mi
Replaced Rear fender flare that became loose from missing bolts and started to detach from the body for a second time. 
Dec 2010

38900 mi
Rear Axle howling - replaced rear axle pinion gears. Rear Axle howling - replaced rear axle pinion gears. 
Jan 2011

40100 mi
Rear axle howling again about 3 weeks later because axle housing was warped. Removed and replaced entire rear axle. Rear axle howling still. Removed and Replaced entire rear axle due to warped axle housing.  

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2009 Dodge Ram 1500 4-door

8-cylinder automatic AWD

Dodge Ram 1500 in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2014 - Dec 2014
Aug 2014

48640 mi

C $1100
I had the pinion nut recall done through a dealership 8,000 km ago. Unfortunately the dealership overtightened the pinion nut and I had to have the drive train rebuilt. Dealership was going to charge me double of what it cost 
Oct 2014

50200 mi

C $610
The caliper had to be rebuilt again only done a few months ago and brakes pads and rotors needed to be replaced on the front.  Front light drivers side bulb replaced out again now. 

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2009 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Dodge Ram 1500 in Texas, United States
May 2011 - Jul 2011
Jul 2011

35000 mi

US $16
FRONT END SUSPENSION RATTLE. NOT FIXED BY DODGE. INFERIOR BALL JOINTS, TIE RODS 

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