2009 RAM 1500
2 recalls, 47 complaints - 262 TSBs
18V160000 Mar 8, 2018
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Defect Description
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks currently, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, ... Read more
Consequence
If the fuel tank were to drop and contact the ground, a fuel leak may result. Additionally, in the event of a crash, the fuel tank may not remain secured to the vehicle, possibly causing a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence in an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will bolt a bracket reinforcement to the frame, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U04.
17V821000 Dec 20, 2017
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Defect Description
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 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, 2009-2017 Ram 1500 and 2010-2017 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks, all equipped with a column shifter. ... Read more
Consequence
Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, inspect the BTSI, and, as necessary, replace it, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T79.
Complaint Statistics
47 total complaints
1 crashes 2 fires 5 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 |
| POWER TRAIN | 6 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
| ENGINE | 5 |
| STEERING | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 |
| SUSPENSION | 2 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 2 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Feb 13, 2026
Incident date: Feb 12, 2026
My Subaru Forrester Eyesight system cuts out and is disabled while driving, including while the cruise control was engaged causing me to brake hard while driving to avoid a collision and a message announcing it is disabled is displayed on the screen. I took the car to my dealership who confirmed tha... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Feb 18, 2024
Incident date: Feb 14, 2024
The side mirrors fold in and out automatically. Sometimes they will not open to driving position, leaving the driver without the ability to check them for lane changes. This is a common problem with the automatic mirrors on Mazda vehicles. I have had them repaired once under warranty, but the iss... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 10, 2024
Incident date: Nov 16, 2023
I have a 2019 Honda Pilot (VIN [XXX] ), little over 70,000 miles on it. In early December 2023, I started having problems with screening flashing in cycles every warning and failure message for the vehicle. I get a cylinder 4 misfire on my person code reader. Honda Metro in Indian Trail NC tells me... Read more
STEERING
Jun 20, 2023
Incident date: Jun 19, 2023
•Steering assist fault and yes it is available to inspect •Power steering went out while driving. Could not turn properly as vehicle was hard to turn wheel and was almost hit on icy road. Had two children and pregnant wife in vehicle with me. •Problem is continuous and has been verified by dea... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 5, 2023
Incident date: Jun 4, 2023
The contact owns a 2022 Genesis GV70. The contact stated that while driving at 10 MPH and attempting to come to a stop, upon depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to come to a stop. As a result, the contact collided with the vehicle in front of him. The contact stated that the FWC system fa... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 24, 2023
Incident date: Apr 23, 2023
The vehicle experiences intermittent fault displays for "electronic brake service" and "ABS Service". This causes the vehicle to suddenly come out of cruise control and slow dramatically. This causes the vehicles ABS safety function to be inoperative reducing the overall braking capability and in... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 24, 2023
Incident date: Apr 23, 2023
The vehicle experiences intermittent fault displays for "electronic brake service" and "ABS Service". This causes the vehicle to suddenly come out of cruise control and slow dramatically. This causes the vehicles ABS safety function to be inoperative reducing the overall braking capability and in... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 3, 2023
Incident date: Apr 3, 2023
While being parked with the engine off and in a covered condominium garage for 12 days, my 2013 BMW X3 caught fire and burned until the fire fighters extinguished the fire. The engine burnt to the point of virtually disintegrating. Other areas of the car suffered extensive damage because of the heat... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 3, 2023
Incident date: Apr 3, 2023
While being parked with the engine off and in a covered condominium garage for 12 days, my 2013 BMW X3 caught fire and burned until the fire fighters extinguished the fire. The engine burnt to the point of virtually disintegrating. Other areas of the car suffered extensive damage because of the heat... Read more
Fire
STEERING
Apr 3, 2023
Incident date: Apr 3, 2023
Total failure of electric power steering assist while driving on I-5 in Oregon & attempting to take off ramp. Took to Zilkowski Auto Electric in Springfield Oregon 541-747-9213, have repaired & the wiring harness was melted & full of fluid from the power steering unit. Also the plug on the electric ... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Feb 12, 2023
Incident date: Jan 11, 2023
Had Adas engaged for about 180 miles and had phantom braking atleast two times. There was no one in front or on side
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 24, 2022
Incident date: Aug 18, 2022
The hvac System behind dashboard stopped working and there is no air or heat it keeps making a loud clicking noise for about 1 minute and goes away and then 5 minutes later it does it again for another 5 minutes I took to a shop the said the hvac system behind the dash went out and you have to remov... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jun 17, 2022
Incident date: Jun 12, 2022
The third brake light stays lit even when key is off and gets extremely hot. rear brake lights come on when key is turned on making them indistinguishable from running lights. This happens even if brake pedal switch is removed!
POWER TRAIN
Feb 16, 2022
Incident date: Feb 15, 2022
Driving home from the store the rear end locked up, sheared off my drive shaft. Caused a slight skid. There was a low hum when I let off the gas. I thought it was road noise. It got louder as I got closer to home. As I hit the brakes to turn into my neighborhood it was very loud. As soon as I turne... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jan 10, 2022
Incident date: Aug 1, 2021
Took the truck in for tire rotation and was told they couldn't do it due to the rear frame being severely rusted out I have noticed this is a very common problem with this year truck in the same area mine is rusted out
SUSPENSION
Jan 10, 2022
Incident date: Aug 1, 2021
Took the truck in for tire rotation and was told they couldn't do it due to the rear frame being severely rusted out I have noticed this is a very common problem with this year truck in the same area mine is rusted out
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Dec 8, 2021
Incident date: Nov 21, 2021
The contact owns a 2009 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the front passenger’s side axle fractured and detached, which caused the front passenger’s side tire to detach. Additionally, the failure caused brake damage, and the front passenger’s side door would not open due ... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Oct 6, 2021
Incident date: Oct 5, 2021
K-17 recall. Chris Nikel CDJRF at 2920 N. Aspen Ave. Broken Arrrow, OK 74012, 918-806-4197, diagnosed that an actuator door is not functioning properly within the HVAC system on 10-5-21. Service Advisor 856 Dwayne Appeldorn told me that he can not obtain recall approval for Chrysler to cover the rep... Read more
ENGINE
Sep 24, 2021
Incident date: Dec 22, 2017
The exhaust manifold cracked. This allows toxic pre-catalitic converter fumes to be released under the vehicle and potentially enter the vehicle. I have been informed that this is a common issue on This generation truck. It has not been inspected by manufturer, police, or insurance. And this ha... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 25, 2021
Incident date: Mar 8, 2018
I Just bought this car, i get a notice from DMV 2-recalls have not been fixed on this truck I am not driving it until it is repaired, i need to drive it soon for I have a son on a ventilator i need to drive to the Dr only. I am getting the run around with dodge called 5-dealers to hear all differe... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 25, 2021
Incident date: Mar 8, 2018
I Just bought this car, i get a notice from DMV 2-recalls have not been fixed on this truck I am not driving it until it is repaired, i need to drive it soon for I have a son on a ventilator i need to drive to the Dr only. I am getting the run around with dodge called 5-dealers to hear all differe... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 26, 2021
Incident date: Jul 26, 2021
The odometer on 4th generation dodge will not go over 621,369 miles. This is a none problem which they refuse to fix. This vehicle has a unlimited power train warranty. Dodge refuses to fix the problem.
STEERING
Jun 25, 2021
Incident date: Jun 24, 2021
I was driving down road when I heard a clanking noise coming from back of truck. I was going about 26mph and I checked for warning lights and system info that shows Temps, but everything was showing normal. The noise got louder ,so I took foot off gas pedal, which then started getting a loud rubbi... Read more
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 25, 2021
Incident date: Jun 24, 2021
I was driving down road when I heard a clanking noise coming from back of truck. I was going about 26mph and I checked for warning lights and system info that shows Temps, but everything was showing normal. The noise got louder ,so I took foot off gas pedal, which then started getting a loud rubbi... Read more
1 injured
POWER TRAIN
Jun 25, 2021
Incident date: Jun 24, 2021
I was driving down road when I heard a clanking noise coming from back of truck. I was going about 26mph and I checked for warning lights and system info that shows Temps, but everything was showing normal. The noise got louder ,so I took foot off gas pedal, which then started getting a loud rubbi... Read more
1 injured
WHEELS
May 26, 2021
Incident date: May 2, 2021
I have had three separate mechanics diagnose my 2009 Dodge Pickup truck after reporting hearing a loud hum. All three mechanics diagnosed rear-wheel bearings failure. Also, the wheel bearing failure may have caused the rear differential to fail as well. To repair my vehicle will cost between $150... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 24, 2021
Incident date: Dec 29, 2011
DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK
SUSPENSION
Aug 7, 2019
Incident date: Aug 6, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 RAM 1500. WHILE REVERSING OUT OF A PARKING LOT AND TURNING TO THE RIGHT, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE HUB DETACHED FROM THE WHEEL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY SEPARATED FROM THE WHEEL AND N... Read more
STEERING
Jun 12, 2019
Incident date: Jun 11, 2019
THE TRUCK LOST POWER AND THE STEERING LOCKED UP.IT WAS IN MOTION GOING AROUND A TURN AND WENT OFF THE ROAD. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE VEHICLE LOST POWER THE FIRST WAS ON THE FREEWAY AND THE DEALER SAID THERE WERE NO ERROR CODES.
ENGINE
Jun 12, 2019
Incident date: Jun 11, 2019
THE TRUCK LOST POWER AND THE STEERING LOCKED UP.IT WAS IN MOTION GOING AROUND A TURN AND WENT OFF THE ROAD. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE VEHICLE LOST POWER THE FIRST WAS ON THE FREEWAY AND THE DEALER SAID THERE WERE NO ERROR CODES.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 12, 2019
Incident date: Jun 11, 2019
THE TRUCK LOST POWER AND THE STEERING LOCKED UP.IT WAS IN MOTION GOING AROUND A TURN AND WENT OFF THE ROAD. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE VEHICLE LOST POWER THE FIRST WAS ON THE FREEWAY AND THE DEALER SAID THERE WERE NO ERROR CODES.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Mar 19, 2019
Incident date: Mar 14, 2019
RUSTED FRAME, REPORTED TO FCA 2/19/19 , PRESENTED TO DEALERSHIP 2/25/19, I WAS TOLD THEY COULD NOT LIFT TRUCK FOR SAFETY REASONS, THERE IS A HOLE ROTTED THROUGH THE FRAME RAIL FORWARD OF REAR TIRE. THIS COULD BE AN OBVIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. I HAVE HAD THE RECALL DONE FOR THE GAS TANK STRAP, FRAME RUST,... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 8, 2019
Incident date: Sep 10, 2018
I OWN A 2009 RAM 1500 SLT WHICH I BOUGHT BRAND NEW THAT CAN NO LONGER SUPPORT ITS OWN WEIGHT. THE FRAME IS SO BADLY CORRODED IT CAN NOT BE LIFTED. THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT INTO FAIR OAKS CHANTILLY MOTORS (703-961-9900) FOR A RECALL AND THE SERVICE MANAGER, TOM ARCHER CALLED TO INFORM ME THE FRAME W... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 24, 2019
Incident date: Jan 22, 2019
TIPM FAILURE- TOTAL INTEGRATED POWER MODULE FAILED ABRUPTLY CAUSING THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS. ABS- BREAK- ESP/BAS AND TRACTION CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHTS TO LIGHT. THE FOLLOWING SYSTEMS NO LONGER WORK- HVAC- BLOWER FAN- WINDSHIELD WIPERS- DOOR LOCKS AND HORN ARE INOPERABLE. NO REPLACEMENT AVAILABLE FOR... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Dec 5, 2018
Incident date: Nov 28, 2018
DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE ROCKER PANELS ARE DISINTEGRATING FROM RUST.
POWER TRAIN
Oct 8, 2018
Incident date: Sep 29, 2018
HAD T79 SAFETY RECALL DONE NOW TRUCK LOCKS IN PARK ON INCLINE OR ROLLS BECAUSE ITS NOT IN PARK
ENGINE
Sep 26, 2018
Incident date: Sep 9, 2018
EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS SNAP AND CREATES A LOUD TICKING SOUND AT START UP, IT IDLES HIGH THEN EVENTUALLY SMOOTHS OUT AFTER IT HEATS UP. WAS REPAIRED ONCE AT DEALER UNDER WARRANTY BUT KEEPS REOCCURRING.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Jun 30, 2018
Incident date: Jun 1, 2018
MY ABS CONTROL MODULE HAS A SHORT IN IT, THIS SET UP MY ABS, ESP AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS TO COME ON IN THE CLUSTER. THERE WAS A TSB-09-041 ISSUED ON JULY 9, 2009 WARNING THE DEALERS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. NHTSA NUMBER TSB IS 10030926. THIS PROBLEM IS ALL OVER THE INTERNET, MANY CONSUMERS W... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 29, 2018
Incident date: Mar 6, 2018
THE TIPM IS FAILING HAVING ISSUES WITH ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS, RIGHT SIDE DOORS LOCKS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY, WIPERS ARE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY, AC NOT WORKING--LESS THAN 80,000 MILES ON MY VEHICLE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 29, 2018
Incident date: Mar 6, 2018
THE TIPM IS FAILING HAVING ISSUES WITH ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS, RIGHT SIDE DOORS LOCKS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY, WIPERS ARE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY, AC NOT WORKING--LESS THAN 80,000 MILES ON MY VEHICLE.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 18, 2018
Incident date: May 14, 2018
VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER FOR FUEL TANK BRACKET RECALL. WAS ADVISED BY DEALER THE FRAME RUSTED THRU AND WOULD NOT GO FORWARD WITH RECALL. I FEEL THE FRAME WILL BE A SAFETY PROBLEM IN NEAR FUTURE. VEHICLE HAS 84,000 MILES MANY LIKE VEHICLES IN MY AREA.
POWER TRAIN
Apr 6, 2018
Incident date: Apr 5, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V821000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 2, 2018
Incident date: Jan 2, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V821000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. DEMONTROND CHRY... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
Mar 27, 2018
Incident date: Jan 21, 2014
2009 DODGE RAM 1500. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO LOOSE REAR AXLE PINION NUTS. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE FAILURE TO COME A SUDDEN STOP CAUSING THE DRIVERS' CHEST TO HIT THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER SIGNIFICANT CHEST PAINS. THE CONSUMER STATED FAILURE WAS IDENTICAL TO THE REAR AXLE ... Read more
1 injured
ENGINE
Mar 10, 2018
Incident date: Mar 7, 2017
MANIFOLD BOLTS TO THE HEADS BROKE OFF. I WAS DRIVING WITH MY KIDS IN VEHICLE AND LOST CONTROL. THE NEED TO BE A RECALL.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Mar 8, 2018
Incident date: Mar 2, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE CONTACT STATED THAT "IT FELT LIKE THE BED OF THE VEHICLE WAS FALLING OFF." THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC IN TEMPLE HILLS, MD WHERE PREVIOUS REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE F... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 15, 2015
Incident date: Jun 1, 2015
BLEND DOOR ACTUATOR FOR HEATER, DEFROSTER DOES NOT ALWAYS WORK SO DEFROST OR HEATER WILL NOT PUT OUT ANY HEAT AND THEREFORE WINDSHIELD WILL NOT DEFROST AND HEATER WIIL NOT PUT OUT HEAT, IN MY PICKUP THIS IS ON PASSENGER SIDE. IN MONTANA WHERE IT IS STARTING TO GET COLD THIS CAN BE A LIFE THREATENING... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2009 RAM 1500
262 manufacturer communications from 164 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 61 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 18 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 14 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 13 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 11 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 11 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 7 |
| 220000 SEATS | 7 |
9100226
Sep 15, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing
9100226
Sep 15, 2023
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing
9004470
Sep 14, 2022
114700 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS/RECEPTACLES
CONNECTOR Trailer Tow,WIRING Trailer Tow,CONNECTOR 7 Way,WIRING Rear Bumper If the connector or wiring is physically damaged, burned, melted or corroded, prior to replacing the part, please contact FCA Redacted Content If no response in 1
9004470
Sep 14, 2022
210000 TRAILER HITCHES
CONNECTOR Trailer Tow,WIRING Trailer Tow,CONNECTOR 7 Way,WIRING Rear Bumper If the connector or wiring is physically damaged, burned, melted or corroded, prior to replacing the part, please contact FCA Redacted Content If no response in 1
9004470
Sep 14, 2022
162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
CONNECTOR Trailer Tow,WIRING Trailer Tow,CONNECTOR 7 Way,WIRING Rear Bumper If the connector or wiring is physically damaged, burned, melted or corroded, prior to replacing the part, please contact FCA Redacted Content If no response in 1
S1709000010
Mar 6, 2022
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. Upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter wear (roller failure) on one or more cam lobes and that camshaf
S1709000010RevB
Mar 6, 2022
061700 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. Upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter wear (roller failure) on one or more cam lobes and that camshaf
S1709000010RevB
Mar 6, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. Upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter wear (roller failure) on one or more cam lobes and that camshaf
S1709000010 RevB
Mar 6, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. Upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter wear (roller failure) on one or more cam lobes and that camshaf
S1709000010 RevB
Mar 6, 2022
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. Upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter wear (roller failure) on one or more cam lobes and that camshaf
9004009
Apr 7, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number 06511385A$) are one-time usag
9004350
Mar 10, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
GEAR MOTOR, Transfer Case The gear motor assembly is shipped in AWD/2WD position. The transfer case needs to be positioned in AWD/2WD position to properly assemble gear motor to T-Case. Please reference Star Online publication S2121000003
9004350
Mar 10, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
GEAR MOTOR, Transfer Case The gear motor assembly is shipped in AWD/2WD position. The transfer case needs to be positioned in AWD/2WD position to properly assemble gear motor to T-Case. Please reference Star Online publication S2121000003
9004350
Mar 10, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
GEAR MOTOR, Transfer Case The gear motor assembly is shipped in AWD/2WD position. The transfer case needs to be positioned in AWD/2WD position to properly assemble gear motor to T-Case. Please reference Star Online publication S2121000003
S2121000003
Mar 4, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
Transfer Case Gear Motor/Actuator Installation Guidelines.
S2121000003
Mar 4, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
Transfer Case Gear Motor/Actuator Installation Guidelines.
S2123000011
Feb 20, 2021
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
Rattle Tapping Fluttering Noise From A Pillar Or Dash Driving At Highway Speeds
S2123000011
Feb 20, 2021
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Rattle Tapping Fluttering Noise From A Pillar Or Dash Driving At Highway Speeds
S2123000011
Feb 20, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Rattle Tapping Fluttering Noise From A Pillar Or Dash Driving At Highway Speeds
S2123000011
Feb 20, 2021
131100 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Rattle Tapping Fluttering Noise From A Pillar Or Dash Driving At Highway Speeds
S1709000010 Rev.
Jan 16, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. Upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter wear (roller failure) on one or more cam lobes and that camshaf
S1709000010 Rev.
Jan 16, 2021
061700 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. Upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter wear (roller failure) on one or more cam lobes and that camshaf
S2025000005
Jun 1, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination. Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0407 ? EGR Sensor B Circuit Low, or P0408 ? EGR Sensor B Circuit High Set
23-015-20
Apr 30, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
23-015-20
Apr 30, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
08-049-20
Apr 22, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nece
08-049-20
Apr 22, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nece
S2021000002
Apr 18, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Valve Body Pressure Testing Plug Inspection
9004081
Apr 15, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
APPLIQUE, Storage Bin (Rambox) For concern of Rambox applique fading, do not replace the applique. This is due to wax or other chemical substance being used on a grain in molded color part. You can clean the applique using isopropyl alcoho
3100619
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100619
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100419
Nov 20, 2019
130000 VISIBILITY
Authentic Mopar? Glass Replacement This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the recommended usage of Authentic Mopar? Glass.
31-006-19
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
31-003-19
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
31-005-19
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
31-005-19
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100319
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
3100519
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
9003220
Aug 7, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
RADIO [RES] - New and/or Service Exchange For RES radio concerns. Use the wiTECH 2.0 and inspect the radio part number and serial number under the Radio/ECU Details tab. Please verify that the radio part number and/or serial number is not
9003220
Aug 7, 2019
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
RADIO [RES] - New and/or Service Exchange For RES radio concerns. Use the wiTECH 2.0 and inspect the radio part number and serial number under the Radio/ECU Details tab. Please verify that the radio part number and/or serial number is not
55488
May 30, 2019
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
PadKit- Front Disc Brake
55502
May 30, 2019
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
PadKit- Front Disc Brake
55429
May 29, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Mat Kit- Floor Front
55308
May 29, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Bin- Storage
55189
May 29, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Actuator-Multiaitr
Volume 5 Issue 5
May 29, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Warranty Operations Newsletter ? Volume 5, Issue 5
55134
May 22, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Latch- Front Door
55134
May 22, 2019
162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Latch- Front Door
55312
May 22, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Molding-Wheel Plane
55312
May 22, 2019
200000 WHEELS
Molding-Wheel Plane
55309
May 22, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Power Transfer Unit
55309
May 22, 2019
100000 POWER TRAIN
Power Transfer Unit
55310
May 22, 2019
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Run-Front Door Glass
55310
May 22, 2019
132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Run-Front Door Glass
54935
May 22, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Sensor-nitrous oxlde
54935
May 22, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Sensor-nitrous oxlde
OD55431
May 22, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Safety Recall V47 / NHTSA 19V-325 Backlite Glass Parts Ordering Information
55311
May 21, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Damper-Steering
55311
May 21, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Damper-Steering
55322
May 20, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Head-Cylinder
55322
May 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Head-Cylinder
55324
May 20, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Head-Cylinder
55272
May 17, 2019
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Tube- Fuel Filler
OD55341
May 17, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Vehicles Eligible For CSN U07 And V08, V11 or V16 Important Update To U07 Dealer Instructions
OD55341
May 17, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Vehicles Eligible For CSN U07 And V08, V11 or V16 Important Update To U07 Dealer Instructions
55221
May 16, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Engine Oil- OW20
55221
May 16, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Engine Oil- OW20
55136
May 15, 2019
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Tube- Fuel Filler
9003357
May 15, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
ADAPTER, Engine Oil Filter (Pentastar V6) Engineering is seeking information regarding OFA leaks. Questions/info can be directed to: Bob Jackson (248) 944-0466 - [email protected] Ron Dallison (248-292-9510) ron.dallison@fcagrou
9003357
May 15, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
ADAPTER, Engine Oil Filter (Pentastar V6) Engineering is seeking information regarding OFA leaks. Questions/info can be directed to: Bob Jackson (248) 944-0466 - [email protected] Ron Dallison (248-292-9510) ron.dallison@fcagrou
55096
May 14, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Engine Oil- OW20
54966
May 10, 2019
274200 LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST
Module-Parking Assist
54973
May 10, 2019
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Outlet- Air conditioning & heater
54931
May 8, 2019
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
TAILPIPE - EXHAUST
54920
May 7, 2019
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Panel Assembly-Door Trim
54698
May 7, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER - INTELLIGENT POWER
54583
May 7, 2019
100000 POWER TRAIN
Transmission ? With Torque Converter
54637
May 6, 2019
162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
FASCIA - REAR
54637
May 6, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
FASCIA - REAR
54638
May 1, 2019
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
ASH RECEIVER - INSTRUMENT PANEL
Volume 5 Issue 4
May 1, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Warranty Operations Newsletter Volume 5, Issue 4
BJA46597
May 31, 2018
100000 POWER TRAIN
Job aid - If you have a suspected TC shudder/vibration, check the Interactive Network for Service Bulletins for the vehicle you are working on. A test-drive snap shot may help you isolate the source of the issue.
BJA46597
May 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Job aid - If you have a suspected TC shudder/vibration, check the Interactive Network for Service Bulletins for the vehicle you are working on. A test-drive snap shot may help you isolate the source of the issue.
BJA46597
May 31, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Job aid - If you have a suspected TC shudder/vibration, check the Interactive Network for Service Bulletins for the vehicle you are working on. A test-drive snap shot may help you isolate the source of the issue.
2303117
Jul 7, 2017
200000 WHEELS
Wheel Liner to Steel Bumper Slip Fit Design This bulletin involves informing technicians that the wheel liners tabs are to be tucked behind the flange of the bumper bracket. No fasteners are used to attach the liner and the bumper when veh
D-17-12
Mar 31, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
Shop Certification Program Guidelines
31127
Mar 29, 2017
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Housing Assy - Fuel Filler Door Youhave been identified aseither having stock,or have stock in transit toyour dealership. Please return allsuspect stock of part numbers:68148794AH,68148794AF,68148794AD,68156453AH,68156453AF, 68156453AD,6
31056
Mar 29, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
Recliner - Stow and Go: Return Youhave been identified aseither having stock,or have stock in transit toyour dealership. Please return allstock of following part numbers:68241568AB,68241568AC,68241569AB,68241569AC, 68241570AB,68241571A.R
31056
Mar 29, 2017
220000 SEATS
Recliner - Stow and Go: Return Youhave been identified aseither having stock,or have stock in transit toyour dealership. Please return allstock of following part numbers:68241568AB,68241568AC,68241569AB,68241569AC, 68241570AB,68241571A.R
31115
Mar 29, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
Cover - Roof Rack Youhave been identified aseither having stock,or have stock in transit toyour dealership. Please return allsuspect stock of part numbers:68212041AC,68141170AC,55112738AA.See attachmentsfor identifying suspect material.
31115
Mar 29, 2017
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Cover - Roof Rack Youhave been identified aseither having stock,or have stock in transit toyour dealership. Please return allsuspect stock of part numbers:68212041AC,68141170AC,55112738AA.See attachmentsfor identifying suspect material.
31127
Mar 29, 2017
071110 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Housing Assy - Fuel Filler Door Youhave been identified aseither having stock,or have stock in transit toyour dealership. Please return allsuspect stock of part numbers:68148794AH,68148794AF,68148794AD,68156453AH,68156453AF, 68156453AD,6
30731
Mar 27, 2017
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
04627694AA Purge Control - Valve You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Suspect stock of part number: 04627694AA must be returned. See attached for identifying suspect stock. Please
30731
Mar 27, 2017
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
04627694AA Purge Control - Valve You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Suspect stock of part number: 04627694AA must be returned. See attached for identifying suspect stock. Please
30948
Mar 27, 2017
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
Molding Assy ?Frt door day light opening Rt/Lt: Return You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all suspect stock of following part numbers: 57010364AI, 57010365AI, 570105
30948
Mar 27, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
Molding Assy ?Frt door day light opening Rt/Lt: Return You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all suspect stock of following part numbers: 57010364AI, 57010365AI, 570105
D-17-11
Mar 22, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
Vehicle Restriction Program - Cummins Enhanced Customer Satisfaction (ECS)
30928
Mar 21, 2017
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
55395241AG Weatherseal - Windshield to Cowl Please return allstock of following part numbers:55395241AG,55395241AE.Replacement ispart number 55395241AH which isin stock and available. Please return suspect partsback toyour facing depot u
30865
Mar 17, 2017
162600 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
04589131AG, 04589243AG - Inspect and Return: Liftgate - Latch Assy You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 04589131AG, 04589243AG . See attac
D-17-08
Mar 17, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
Essential Flash Management
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NHTSA Safety Investigations, RAM 1500
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
RQ25003
Opened: Jul 3, 2025
Post Recall Remedy Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Failure
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 14 Vehicle Owner Questionnaire (VOQ) reports and 6 EWR Death & Injury (D&I) reports describing post recall remedy failures of the brake transmission shift interlock (BTSI) system in certain Model Year (MY) 2013-2018 RAM pickup trucks.The subject... Read more
RQ23003
Opened: Aug 4, 2023
Intermittent/Comp Loss of Power Steering
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 380 reports from consumers alleging an intermittent or complete loss of power steering assistance in certain 2013-2016 Ram 1500.The failure allegations occur at various speeds with limited detectability to the driver.On March 23, 2016 Fiat Chrys... Read more
RAM 1500 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the RAM 1500 across all model years (2009, 2026).
193
Total Recalls
16,843
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
1,030
Reported Crashes
342
Reported Fires
19
Reported Deaths
RAM 1500 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 78 | View |
| 2025 | 6 | 540 | View |
| 2024 | 5 | 123 | View |
| 2023 | 10 | 316 | View |
| 2022 | 15 | 994 | View |
| 2021 | 14 | 1,105 | View |
| 2020 | 13 | 883 | View |
| 2019 | 29 | 2,109 | View |
| 2018 | 15 | 890 | View |
| 2017 | 13 | 1,173 | View |
| 2016 | 17 | 2,052 | View |
| 2015 | 18 | 1,947 | View |
| 2014 | 17 | 2,376 | View |
| 2013 | 12 | 1,581 | View |
| 2010 | 4 | 629 | View |
| 2009 (current) | 2 | 47 |