2009 DODGE RAM 3500
130 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| STEERING | 65 |
| AIR BAGS | 12 |
| SUSPENSION | 11 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 5 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 5 |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| WHEELS | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 1 |
Recalls (5)
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 32,782 MY 2008-2009 DODGE RAM 2500, 3500 AND 3500 CAB CHASSIS PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH POWERS AND SONS STEERING LINKAGE. THE STEERING LINKAGE DRAG LINK INNER TIE ROD TO PITMAN ARM BALL STUD MAY FRACTURE. ALSO THE STEERING LINKAGE DAMPER ATTACHING THE BRACKET MAY YIELD AND
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 RAM 2500 4X4 and 3500 4X4 trucks, 2008-2012 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis, and model year 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4. The left tie rod assembly may break.
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 2500/3500 4X4, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH MARCH 28, 2011; MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 3500 CAB CHASSIS 4X2, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH MARCH 28, 2011; AND MODEL YEAR 2008 DODGE RAM 1500 MEGA CAB 4X4,
Recent Complaints
I WAS IN A BAD WRECK ON THE FREEWAY GOING FREEWAY SPEED 60MPH I HIT A JERSEY BARRIER THAT CAUSED ME TO ROLL MY TRUCK AND NOT ONE OF MY AIRBAGS WENT OFF THIS ACCIDENT HAPPENED IN SEPTEMBER 2018 I SHATTERED MY COLLARBONE DUE TO HITTING THE STEERING WHEEL AND HAVE HAD SURGERY'S DONE AND MY COLLARBONE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME
Mileage: 68,000
OUR SON WAS DRIVING A 2009 DODGE AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH. HE HIT A VEHICLE THAT PULLED IN FRONT OF HIM WITH THE FRONT END OF THE DODGE. IT CONTINUED TO TRAVEL INTO A GUARDRAIL THEN FLIPPED OVER ON ITS TOP. DURING THIS ACCIDENT THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PRAISE GOD OUR SON WAS NOT INJURED DURING THIS. SHOULDN'T THE AIRBAGS HAVE DEPLOYED DURING THIS??????
Mileage: 116,500
I WAS E/B HWY 26 AROUND MANNING, OR AT APPROXIMATELY 50-55 MPH (POSTED 55). AS I WAS PASSING A FRUIT STAND ON MY RIGHT, I HEARD A LOUD BANG AND THE VEHICLE JERKED TO THE RIGHT JUMPED THE CURB AND I VEERED TO THE RIGHT TO AVOID THE STEEL GUARD RAIL AND DROVE INTO A DROP OFF ABOUT 20 FEET BELOW THE ROADWAY AND STRUCK A PILE OF 4-6" LOGS IN TALL GRASS. NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED DURING THE COLLISION.
Mileage: 30,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT AND THE PASSENGER DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES. THE PASSENGER IN THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS INJURED AND REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000.
Mileage: 48,000
8-7-2010, TRAVELING E/B HWY 26 AT 55 MPH NEAR MANNING, OR. JUST PASSING ROADSIDE FRUIT STAND HEARD POP, TRUCK PULLED TO RIGHT JUMPED THE CURB AND VEERED DIRECTLY TOWARD STEEL GUARDRAIL. TO AVOID HEAD ON T.C. WITH GUARDRAIL, I PULLED HARD TO THE RIGHT TOWARD WHAT APPEARED TO BE CLEAR RAVINE. HAD TO STEER BETWEEN TWO TREES AT BOTTOM AND STRUCK PILE OF 4 FOOT LOGS LEFT BY DOT. VEHICLE CAME TO REST ABOUT ANOTHER 50 FEET. RIGHT FRONT TIRE SHREDDED, RIM DAMAGED, STEERING DAMAGED AS WELL AS MAJOR
Mileage: 10,000
8-7-2010, TRAVELING E/B HWY 26 AT 55 MPH NEAR MANNING, OR. JUST PASSING ROADSIDE FRUIT STAND HEARD POP, TRUCK PULLED TO RIGHT JUMPED THE CURB AND VEERED DIRECTLY TOWARD STEEL GUARDRAIL. TO AVOID HEAD ON T.C. WITH GUARDRAIL, I PULLED HARD TO THE RIGHT TOWARD WHAT APPEARED TO BE CLEAR RAVINE. HAD TO STEER BETWEEN TWO TREES AT BOTTOM AND STRUCK PILE OF 4 FOOT LOGS LEFT BY DOT. VEHICLE CAME TO REST ABOUT ANOTHER 50 FEET. RIGHT FRONT TIRE SHREDDED, RIM DAMAGED, STEERING DAMAGED AS WELL AS MAJOR
Mileage: 10,000
8-10-10 3500 RAM E/B HWY 47 AT 55 MPH PASSING FRUIT STAND HEARD LOUD POP AND VEHICLE VEERED RIGHT JUMPING CURB HEADED TOWARD GUARDRAIL. I PULLED AS HARD AS I COULD TO AVOID RAMMING THE GUARDRAIL AND IMMINENT INJURY TO BOTH MYSELF AND SON IN RIGHT FRONT SEAT. DROPPED ABOUT 20 DOWN INTO RAVINE IN 4 FOOT GRASS AND STRUCK PILE OF 4 FOOT LOGS THROWN THERE BY ROAD .CREW. FRONT END INCLUDING STEERING TIE ROD HAD TO BE REPLACED. 10-8-10 WHILE DRIVING ON MOUNTAIN BLM ROAD IN FOUR WHEEL LOW. I STOPPE
Mileage: 17,000
8-10-10 3500 RAM E/B HWY 47 AT 55 MPH PASSING FRUIT STAND HEARD LOUD POP AND VEHICLE VEERED RIGHT JUMPING CURB HEADED TOWARD GUARDRAIL. I PULLED AS HARD AS I COULD TO AVOID RAMMING THE GUARDRAIL AND IMMINENT INJURY TO BOTH MYSELF AND SON IN RIGHT FRONT SEAT. DROPPED ABOUT 20 DOWN INTO RAVINE IN 4 FOOT GRASS AND STRUCK PILE OF 4 FOOT LOGS THROWN THERE BY ROAD .CREW. FRONT END INCLUDING STEERING TIE ROD HAD TO BE REPLACED. 10-8-10 WHILE DRIVING ON MOUNTAIN BLM ROAD IN FOUR WHEEL LOW. I STOPPE
Mileage: 17,000
8-10-10 3500 RAM E/B HWY 47 AT 55 MPH PASSING FRUIT STAND HEARD LOUD POP AND VEHICLE VEERED RIGHT JUMPING CURB HEADED TOWARD GUARDRAIL. I PULLED AS HARD AS I COULD TO AVOID RAMMING THE GUARDRAIL AND IMMINENT INJURY TO BOTH MYSELF AND SON IN RIGHT FRONT SEAT. DROPPED ABOUT 20 DOWN INTO RAVINE IN 4 FOOT GRASS AND STRUCK PILE OF 4 FOOT LOGS THROWN THERE BY ROAD .CREW. FRONT END INCLUDING STEERING TIE ROD HAD TO BE REPLACED. 10-8-10 WHILE DRIVING ON MOUNTAIN BLM ROAD IN FOUR WHEEL LOW. I STOPPE
Mileage: 17,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE CONTACT BEGAN TO SMELL SOMETHING BURNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE FUSE BLOCK HAD FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000.
Mileage: 35,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE TIE ROD FRACTURED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN INTO A DITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE TIE ROD WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE AGAIN WAS DRIVEN INTO A DITCH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND A COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Mileage: 60,000
I HAVE A 2009 DODGE RAM 3500. I WAS RIDING DOWN THE ROAD AND ALL THE GAUGES STARTED GOING CRAZY THEN SUDDENLY I SMELL SOMETHING ELECTRICAL BURNING BY THIS POINT NOTHING IS WORKING IM JUST COASTING TO A STOP. THERE WAS NO SMOKE FROM THE DASH THAT WAS MY FIRST INSTINCT I THEN OPEN THE HOOD AND SMOKE IS ROLLING OUT OF THE FUSE BOX. I HAVE A FRIEND THAT HAS THE SAME TRUCK BUT A YEAR OLDER AND THIS SAME PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED ON HIS VEHICLE TWO DIFFERENT TIMES I THEN DONE SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT
Mileage: 88,250