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Dodge RAM 2500

2009 only

213 classified complaints 4 recalls

2009 Dodge RAM 2500 have 213 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 4 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column, typically surfacing around 55,057 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2009 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Dodge RAM 2500 report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2009 only

Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column · Steering 107 complaints

Median onset: 55,057 miles. 2.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $270–$510 nationally.

Shocks and struts · Suspension 13 complaints

Median onset: 85,000 miles. 15.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $280–$1,440 nationally.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 12 complaints

Median onset: 82,000 miles. 16.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Diesel aftertreatment: DPF, EGR, DEF and SCR · Exhaust and emissions 10 complaints

Median onset: 13,625 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $1,360–$4,270 nationally.

Power steering pump, rack and lines · Steering 10 complaints

Median onset: 122,500 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Control arms, ball joints and bushings · Suspension 10 complaints

Median onset: 77,215 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 10 complaints

Median onset: 47,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 8 complaints

Median onset: 121,750 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2009 model year. See the full Dodge RAM 2500 report for every year and full specs/safety data.