2009 Dodge Ram 1500 steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 28 complaints for the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500, 3% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 28 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 69,000 miles 24 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 24 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 69,000 miles, and 25% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2010 (na) dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The contact was unable to regain control and crashed into a wooded area. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH and accelerating, the vehicle veered to the left and right. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was informed that the vehicle was functioning as designed. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.
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