Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Dodge Ram 2500
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Dodge Ram 2500 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 214 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V352000 Do Not Drive - Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V313000 Do Not Drive - Driver Side Frontal Air Bag May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V529000 Failure of the Left Tie Rod Assembly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V350000 OUTER TIE ROD FAILURE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V005000 STEERING LINKAGE/POWERS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 155 complaints
- Air Bags 16 complaints
- Suspension 15 complaints
- Electrical System 10 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 9 complaints
- Power Train 6 complaints
Of the 214 complaints on file, 6 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 214 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$13,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Dodge RAM 2500 displays significant issues with its steering system, evidenced by 155 complaints and multiple recalls. Airbag problems are also concerning, with both driver and passenger-side inflator recalls. Suspension and electrical issues show occasional problems with 15 and 10 complaints respectively, but overall data is limited. These aspects suggest a below-average reliability outlook.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $800–$1,600 | very common |
| Airbag inflators | Unknown | $400–$900 | common |
| Suspension system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Regular oil changes
- Brake pad and rotor replacement
- Steering alignment checks
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Air filter replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Loose or wandering steering
- Airbag warning lights
- Uneven tire wear
- Electrical system failures
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Dodge Ram 2500 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.