2009 Dodge RAM 1500: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Jul 8, 2017 · Steering · 60,000 miles · NJ

Lost the ability to steer the truck while in motion. Brought in on 5/17/17 to dover dodge, rockaway nj. Steering rack was not available. No new parts just refurbished didn't get back until 5/20/17. Part #'s r5154492-aa, gear rack 19001012. Three weeks later happened again. Back into same dodge location on 6/15/17. Less than 24 hrs later happened again 200+ miles from home! We were backing into a campsite and heard the grinding. Had to be towed from a campground we were staying at. It put a damper on the whole trip. Had to leave our camper there paying for storage and we are still waiting for the steering rack to come in. It has been a whole week already it is now in fairfield dodge, pa. We finally had to make the 200+ trip back up to pick the truck up on 7/2/17! Fingers crossed so far so good.

Filed Jun 7, 2017 · Transmission, Wheels · 97,000 miles · MI

While driving there was an extremely loud grinding noise coming from the rear end. I went to an auto shop and after assessing the issue, it was determined that the pinion was bad and there was a chunk of metal broke off in the rear differential. Repairs cost over 1600$.

Filed Apr 9, 2016 · Electrical, Transmission · 78,900 miles · VA

I was stopped at a red traffic light, when it turned green and I accelerated, the truck power felt as if the truck was pulling a heavy load. I notice the shifter indicator on the (-/+ ) instead on (d). I try to shift to (d) but instead it went to reverse.the tires squealed and the truck died. It started back up by the radio was not operable. I shut the vehicle off and turn it on and the radio work. This particular issue with the radio has occurred a total of 2 times. Since the first occurrence I have an engine light on. Now when the truck is in (-/+) mode on the instrument panel. It indicate my truck is 4th gear. There is another (-/+) as well on the shifter were you can increase or decrease the gear you are in. I have tried to change that gear. By pressing the + and holding it, it will show that it changes from 4 to d but as soon as you stop pressing the button on the shifter it goes right back to 4th gear. The way I can get it back to d, I have to shut the vehicle off after putting it park of course, and started up, then it shifts to d, eventually it goes back to the manual mode. I just purchase this vehicle from carmax in woodbridge. I was told that their vehicle safety inspection was by far the better. I have seen multiples complain about this same problem by the hundreds. To bad I didn't see it before buying. Nice truck and all, but in the meantime owners of these vehicles with similar problems or worse are still driving these vehicles with their families on board, and what it is going to take for a family to end up dead on the road because dodge instead of taking responsibility for manufacturing a defective product, possibly with the knowledge of the problem and now they will continue charging people that purchased their defective vehicles until it becomes eventually a recall. A vehicle operating in that condition would fail any state dmv inspection.

Filed Aug 8, 2015 · 66,926 miles · MI

Recall supposedly repaired on pinion nut in 2013. While driving in july 2015 rear end started grinding and became scary to drive. Took immediately to the dealership 7/16/15. The repair includes seal drive pinion, bright kit drive pinion,drive puli on bearing and spacer, brg kit differential etc. The dealership never informed us of the recall or buyback. I question the future safety of the vehicle.

Filed Jul 27, 2015 · Transmission · 35,000 miles · CA

I own a 2009 dodge ram 1500 this incident happened in southern california on the 605 north interchange with the 91 east. I was heading north on the 605 north. Merging onto the 605, I hear a grinding noise coming from under the vehicle. So I begin to slow down, I then tried to accelerate a bit and notice I have no power. The grinding stops and then I can hear the drive shaft bouncing on the ground below my vehicle. The drive shaft was still attached in the front dragging along the freeway. I immediately pulled over. I get out of the vehicle, and there it is the drive shaft snapped. Ripped right away from the pinion in the rear end. Everything ripped out there were no bolts left on the rear end. I got towed to the nearest dodge dealer. They inform me that there has been a recall on that particular part. I had never received a recall notice or I would have taken my vehicle in immmediately. Luckily there wasn't anything further damage to my vehicle that I know of. I have just received knowledge of this website. Or else my complaint would have been filed quite some time ago.

Filed Mar 3, 2015 · Suspension · 80,900 miles · TN

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, a loud grinding noise emitted outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road and the rear wheels seized. The vehicle was towed to an independent. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 80,900. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Feb 16, 2015 · Suspension, Wheels · 73,000 miles · TX

I recently had the drivers side front hub fail on my truck. Having heard a grinding noise, I took the truck home and lifted the front to inspect it. After inspecting the wheels and brakes, I removed both and found that the bearings had failed on the drivers side. These hubs are sealed units that have to be replaced. I replaced both sides to be safe. My truck has anti-lock brakes in the front also so these units cost me almost $500.00 with new pads. Chrysler told me that they had not fount any design problems with the hubs but as this is a critical unit that does not get serviced, it should not fail so soon. Had I driven much further the unit could have broken completely causing the entire wheel to fall off. This could have caused a serious if not fatal accident.

Filed Jan 6, 2014 · Transmission · 88,600 miles · MI

Our granddaughter's husband was driving the truck. While driving down the road, the truck started shaking. He pulled over and checked for a flat tire and looked under the truck. The tires were fine and he didn't see anything leaking. He started driving again and the truck started shaking again he pulled into a gas station and checked under the truck again for leaks, but nothing was leaking. The engine was running fine so he started driving again. The truck was still shaking and then started humming and making grinding noises. Then the engine stopped running but kept moving as if it were in neutral ( but still in drive). He pulled off the road. He called the closest chrysler dealer and had it towed there. The technician said the pinion seal had leaked and there was no fluid in rear differential. The truck had a full service check in october and there were no signs of leakage. There were no signs of leakage on the garage floor either. After research, I've read of many others who have had this same problem. After doing everything we should have to care for the truck, we still ended up paying $5940.75.

Filed Oct 24, 2013 · Transmission · 60,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited an abnormal grinding noise while driving approximately 35 MPH. In addition, the contact noticed that an unknown part became detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the technician stated that the drive shaft had become detached from the vehicle and would need to be reattached. Additionally, the ring gear and bearings would also need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred sporadically. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer twice for the replacement of the bearings. The contact stated that prior to the failure, he had received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v038000 (power train). The manufacturer and dealer were contacted and had advised the contact that the parte needed to complete the recall service were not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed May 17, 2013 · Suspension · 53,500 miles · SC

While negotiating soft right turn, I heard a very loud popping, banging noise, that sounded as if the front suspension had let go. Got home 2 minutes later. Unable to determine cause. Couple of days later while backing out of driveway, I heard a loud metal-on-metal grinding noise that stopped when I shifted into drive. From then on, I noticed a roaring/humming that I thought might be a transmission problem. Heard the loud popping/banging/screeching a couple of more times over the next few days. Minimized driving. I took the truck to local dodge dealer where they diagnosed hub failure. Drove a couple of miles to trusted independent garage. Had left front hub assembly replaced. Garage owner surprised I made it to his shop without the wheel locking and coming off. Looking at internet, the hub problem seems very common on dodge pickups (recall on 2006 models). Many complaints reported on various websites affecting models from 2002-2009, with most occurring around 53000 miles. Several crashes reported due to wheel separations from hub/bearing assembly failure and lockup.

Filed May 3, 2013 · Body · 42,000 miles · AZ

Many of my doors have been squeaking when opening and closing. I have taken it to a dealer for service, and all they have done is spray wd40 on the hinges. This only works for a short time.

Filed Apr 26, 2013 · Fuel system, Tires · 36,761 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the rear passenger's side tire blew. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the rear passenger's side valve stem was corroded, causing the tire pressure sensor to fracture. All four aluminum valve stem were replaced with rubber valve stems. The manufacturer was mot made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 36,761. *tr the consumer stated as he was traveling on the interstate, the tire sensor light illuminated. At that point he did not notice anything unusual with the handling of the vehicle or the orientation of the vehicle. The next thing he knew. He heard a loud pop and then felt something occurring with a wheel on the rear of truck. The tire quickly went flat as he was slowing down . Once he stopped, he exited the vehicle and saw the right rear tire was totally flat and truck was sitting on the rim. The consumer called roadside assistance, and the tire was replaced with the spare. The consumer immediately took the vehicle to the dealer to have the tire inspected. The dealer discovered what caused the blow out. It was not anything the consumer ran over, or a defect in the tire. As they described it, the tire stem actually broke off due to oxidation occurring between the aluminum stem and wheel/rim metal thus causing the stem to rust and ultimately break. The dealer informed the consumer, chrysler had issues with the aluminum stems and were going back to using synthetic rubber based sensor tires. Updated 06/04/13 the consumer stated the dealer advised the fuel tank strap rusted away from the frame causing the front part of the tank to dropped. The strap was rubbing against the drive shaft whenever the tank shifted causing a grinding noise. The straps were replaced. The consumer would like to be reimbursed for the repairs. Updated 06/27/2017