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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.
2009 Dodge Ram 1500 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (49%)
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
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| Dodge Ram 1500 in Virginia, United States Jan 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Feb 201113000 miUS $900 | Unable to play some DVD's, Unit replaced. | ||
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 201357000 miUS $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 201471000 miUS $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 201479000 miUS $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 201696000 miUS $30 | Bad coolant temperature sensor. Fixed it myself with genuine Mopar part. | ||
| Dec 2016106000 miUS $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 2017113000 mi | Exhaust manifold bolts broken on both sides. Replaced both manifolds, 9 bolts, and heat shields. Covered under Chrysler lifetime powertrain warranty. | ||
| Dec 2017119000 miUS $300 | Replaced front wheel bearing that was getting noisy. | ||
| Apr 2018135000 miUS $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 2022143000 miUS $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. | ||
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 2017117800 miC $1000 | Steering Cooler, shock absorber four wheels, brakes pads, Thermostat and housing | ||
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 201136000 mi | truck nav system/ radio stopped working | ||
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Alberta, Canada Mar 2012 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Mar 201252080 miC $140 | SES light whenever towing. | ||
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Aug 201675000 miUS $450 | needed new manifold gaskets | ||
| Jul 2018112000 miUS $300 | manifold leak | ||
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Alberta, Canada Jun 2011 - Dec 2021 | |||
| Jul 201796100 miC $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 202096720 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 201010250 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 201376000 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. | ||
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 201389285 miUS $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 2014115000 mi | Oil cover gasket leak | ||
| Jul 2014121000 mi | Oil Leak | ||
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 201678900 miUS $100 | Door lock actuator | ||
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Georgia, United States Jan 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Aug 201499000 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 2014105000 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 2016150000 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 201757000 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 201351300 miUS $155 | Had to have the A/C re-charged. Also had to have the actuator door replaced in the A/C conduit housing. | ||
| Sep 201461000 miUS $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 201128000 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 201129000 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 201237500 miUS $1500 | Computer te flashed, then replaced | ||
| Dodge Ram 1500 in North Carolina, United States Mar 2011 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Mar 201535000 miUS $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. | ||
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 201017500 miUS $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 201438000 miUS $100 | Alternator had to be replaced. | ||
| Feb 202181000 miUS $100 | Evaporator coil had to be replaced and system recharged with refrigerant. | ||
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Ontario, Canada Jan 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 2016114680 miC $900 | replacement key fob and rear door actuators | ||
| Jul 2017138880 miC $1000 | transmission pan and alternator | ||
| Dodge Ram 1500 in New York, United States Dec 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Aug 20106200 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 201457960 mi | replaced inner right seal and main seal | ||
| Dodge Ram 1500 in New York, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 201450500 mi | Vent door actuator broke, dealer re-flashed computer and replaced actuator located in dash. | ||
| Nov 201456000 mi | During required 5 year power train inspection, the technician discovered a transfer case leak, seal replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jan 201651000 miUS $100 | Alternator was making a whining sound, dealer replaced under extended warranty. | ||
| Feb 201778000 miUS $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 201784000 miUS $100 | Uconnect indicated nonrecognition when trying to make a hands free call. rear power door lock failed. | ||
| Sep 201994000 miUS $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 20093483 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 201225700 miC $90 | parking brake release handle was broken | ||
| Dodge Ram 1500 in New Brunswick, Canada Sep 2013 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Aug 201457040 miC $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 201563860 miC $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 201451100 miUS $40 | Selector motor plastic gets broke | ||
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 201255500 miUS $600 | SMALL leak in hose | ||
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Texas, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 2016101000 miUS $175 | Replaced fan clutch. High pressure schrader valve started leaking. Valve was replaced and A/C system was vacuumed down and recharged. | ||
| Sep 2020133000 miUS $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 2020135000 miUS $40 | Washer fluid pump stopped spraying well. I assumed it was weak and replaced the pump. Takes 20-30min and maybe $40. | ||
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 201017627 mi | Replaced Driver Side Roof Drip-rail molding that has come unglued on the end. | ||
| May 201021700 mi | Replaced Rear fender flare that had become warped and started to separate from the body. Under Warranty. | ||
| Oct 201033500 mi | Replaced Rear fender flare that became loose from missing bolts and started to detach from the body for a second time. | ||
| Dec 201038900 mi | Rear Axle howling - replaced rear axle pinion gears. Rear Axle howling - replaced rear axle pinion gears. | ||
| Jan 201140100 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. | ||
2009 Dodge Ram 1500 4-door
8-cylinder automatic AWD
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Ontario, Canada Jul 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Aug 201448640 miC $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 201450200 miC $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. | ||
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 201135000 miUS $16 | FRONT END SUSPENSION RATTLE. NOT FIXED BY DODGE. INFERIOR BALL JOINTS, TIE RODS | ||
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