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2009 Dodge Ram 2500 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 22 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 10% of all 214 complaints for this model year. That is #8 highest suspension complaint count among 8 Ram 2500 model years. These complaints report 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 62,500 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
22
10% of 214
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
62,500 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Dodge Ram 2500 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 2, 2011, latest Jul 9, 2017.

2009 Dodge Ram 2500 suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Apr 2011Nov 2012Apr 2013Feb 2014Sep 2014Aug 2015Dec 2016
22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2011 to Jul 2017; peak Jun 2014 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2009 Dodge Ram 2500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Ram 2500 model year

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

  1. 200582 (19%)
  2. 2006121 (18%)
  3. 200797 (27%)
  4. 200856 (18%)
  5. 200922 (10%)
  6. 201038 (16%)
  7. 201144 (15%)
  8. 201231 (11%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Dodge Ram 2500 have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 22 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 10% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 62,500 miles.
Which Dodge Ram 2500 year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 has the most suspension complaints (121), compared with 22 for the 2009.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2009 Dodge Ram 2500?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Dodge Ram 2500 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.