Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2009 Ram 1500 has 6 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 1 powertrain-related recall.
6
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs, 2011-2017...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2009 Ram 1500. The contact stated that upon purchasing the vehicle, it was discov... |
| Feb 15, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | Driving home from the store the rear end locked up, sheared off my drive shaft. Caused a slight skid... |
| Nov 21, 2021 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2009 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the front passenger’... |
| Sep 29, 2018 | POWER TRAIN | HAD T79 SAFETY RECALL DONE NOW TRUCK LOCKS IN PARK ON INCLINE OR ROLLS BECAUSE ITS NOT IN PARK |
| Apr 5, 2018 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ... |
| Jan 2, 2018 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17... |