YearToAvoid

2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Engine Problems

NHTSA has 69 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500, 10% of all 670 complaints for this model year. That is #6 highest engine complaint count among 9 Ram 1500 model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 74,000 miles.

Engine complaints
69
10% of 670
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
74,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 17, 2009, latest Feb 24, 2021.

2009 Dodge Ram 1500 engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter82009 Q22012 Q12013 Q42015 Q12016 Q22017 Q32018 Q42021 Q1
69 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2009 Q2 to 2021 Q1; peak 2019 Q1 (8).

Engine recalls for the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Ram 1500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2005166 (14%)
  2. 200674 (9%)
  3. 200756 (11%)
  4. 200855 (10%)
  5. 200969 (10%)
  6. 201080 (16%)
  7. 2011169 (25%)
  8. 2012191 (27%)
  9. 20140 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 have engine problems?
NHTSA has 69 owner complaints about the engine in the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500, 10% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 74,000 miles.
Which Dodge Ram 1500 year has the most engine complaints?
The 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 has the most engine complaints (191), compared with 69 for the 2009.
Is there a engine recall for the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.