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2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 99 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500, 15% of all 670 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest suspension complaint count among 9 Ram 1500 model years. These complaints report 3 crashes and 2 fires. Median mileage at failure: 52,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
99
15% of 670
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
52,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 14, 2010, latest Apr 4, 2021.

2009 Dodge Ram 1500 suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per quarter132010 Q12012 Q22013 Q22014 Q22015 Q22016 Q22017 Q32021 Q2
99 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q1 to 2021 Q2; peak 2013 Q2 (13).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Ram 1500 model year

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

  1. 2005117 (10%)
  2. 2006130 (16%)
  3. 200791 (18%)
  4. 200872 (13%)
  5. 200999 (15%)
  6. 201040 (8%)
  7. 201157 (8%)
  8. 201234 (5%)
  9. 20140 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 99 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500, 15% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 52,000 miles.
Which Dodge Ram 1500 year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 has the most suspension complaints (130), compared with 99 for the 2009.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. 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.