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2009 Ram 1500 Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2009 Ram 1500 has 3 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2009 Ram 1500

Other
8
Powertrain
6
Electrical
5
Suspension
4
Structure
4
Steering
3
Engine
3

3

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 9, 2018ENGINEEXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS SNAP AND CREATES A LOUD TICKING SOUND AT START UP, IT IDLES HIGH THEN EVENTUA...
Dec 22, 2017ENGINEThe exhaust manifold cracked. This allows toxic pre-catalitic converter fumes to be released under ...
Mar 7, 2017ENGINEMANIFOLD BOLTS TO THE HEADS BROKE OFF. I WAS DRIVING WITH MY KIDS IN VEHICLE AND LOST CONTROL. THE N...

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