2009 Dodge Ram 1500 body & structure problems
Owners reported body & structure problems in 41 complaints for the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500, 5% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 41 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 69,000 miles 36 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 36 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 69,000 miles, and 42% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Ram box lids seem to be releasing fiberglass like fibers into clothes or skin when touched. Causes severe itching and discomfort like you have fiberglass slivers in your skin. Takes days of scrubbing before it seems to go away. Have since heard about multiple owners experiencing this.
Fuel tank retaining strap detached from frame cross-member causing fuel tank to hang unsecured under vehicle causing potential catastrophic consequences! Dodge dealership states frame structure rusted due to bad design, manufacturer failed to design a moisture drain into the boxed frame which caused the strap attachment point to give away. Dealer states non-repairable ** non-driveable! Fiat chrysler automotive customer assistance refused any assistance in rendering any type of resolution.
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
- Tires 39 complaints
- Suspension 36 complaints