2009 Ram 4500 recalls & problems

2 recalls 1 complaint 1 investigation

2recalls
1owner complaints
0crashes reported
0fires reported
0 / 0injuries / deaths

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2009 Ram 4500 and 1 owner complaint. The part owners complain about most is steering (1 reports). NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation that include this vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers – enter your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your car still has an open recall.

2009 Ram 4500 recalls

Air Bags · NHTSA 18V021000 · Jan 9, 2018

Do not drive – the manufacturer advises owners not to drive these vehicles until repaired.

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A."…

Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.…

328,177 units potentially affected · Full recall details →

Electrical System · NHTSA 16V739000 · Oct 13, 2016

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Charger Police vehicles, 2007-2013 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2013 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2013 RAM 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a 220 amp alternator that may suddenly fail.

Risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator with a revised alternator, free of charge. The recall began on December 23, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S68.

74,811 units potentially affected · Full recall details →

2009 Ram 4500 problems by component

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuries
Steering 1
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NHTSA investigations

Latest owner complaints

Steering · Oct 21, 2016 · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ram 4500. While making turns, the steering wheel became difficult to control. The dealer stated that the parts were not available for the repair. The failure mileage was unknown.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Ram 4500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls covering the 2009 Ram 4500, the most recent one (18V021000) for air bags. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ram 4500?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are steering (1).

Is NHTSA investigating the 2009 Ram 4500?

NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation that include this vehicle, most recently EA21002: Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture.