2009 Dodge Ram 1500 brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 34 complaints for the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500, 4% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 34 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 57,000 miles 32 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 32 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 57,000 miles, and 56% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 crashes, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 50 MPH in rainy weather conditions the road surface was bumpy and muddy. There was also a loud popping noise outside of the vehicle. The vehicle began to fishtail and suddenly, the traction control system activated. The driver applied pressure to the brake pedal, followed by no power response. The vehicle crashed into a ditch. The driver sustained a broken nose. The police and ambulance were called to the scene.
Gas tank front strap connection to frame rusted out. State inspection fail. May compromise rear brake lines and parking brake.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500
- Drivetrain & axles 230 complaints
- Electrical system 98 complaints
- Engine 60 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 58 complaints
- Wheels 50 complaints
- Fuel system 43 complaints
- Body & structure 41 complaints
- Tires 39 complaints