2009 RAM 4500 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 2009 RAM 4500 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Steering (1 report).

2Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your 4500?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2009 RAM 4500 recalls

Passenger airbag inflator may explode in a crash

Recall 18V021Jan 9, 2018328,177 vehicles affected

The passenger frontal airbag inflator can rupture in a crash that deploys the airbag.

Alternator May Suddenly Fail, Causing Stalls or Fire

Recall 16V739Oct 13, 201674,811 vehicles affected

The alternator in certain RAM heavy-duty trucks may suddenly fail.

Most common 2009 RAM 4500 problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Steering1

What owners report

2016-10-21, Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 RAM 4500. WHILE MAKING TURNS, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

2009 RAM 4500 questions

Does the 2009 RAM 4500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2009 RAM 4500: Passenger airbag inflator may explode in a crash; Alternator May Suddenly Fail, Causing Stalls or Fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 RAM 4500?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2009 RAM 4500 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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