Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 131,000 and at the time of registration, it was discovered on the title that the mileage was 211,492.
2009 Dodge RAM 1500 electrical problems
97 complaints (14% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 82,000.
- owner complaints
- 97
- of this car's complaints
- 14%
- typical mileage
- 82,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Instrument panel: speedometer/odometer1
- Ignition1
- Horn1
At what mileage
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Dodge RAM 1500 electrical problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 electrical
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Totally Integrated Power Module Failure
In a letter dated August 21, 2014, the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) petitioned the federal safety agency to initiate a defect investigation of alleged failures associated with the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) installed in Chrysler SUV?s, trucks, and vans beginning in the 2007 model year. The petitioner alleges that TIPM defects may result in engine stall, airbag non-deployment, failure of fuel pump shutoff resulting in unintended acceleration, fire, and other symptoms. On September 25, 2014, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened DP14-004 to evaluate the petition for a grant or deny decision. ODI analyzed complaint data provided by CAS as well as complaints submitted to ODI from consumers. In total, there were 296 complaints submitted by the petitioner in the original petition and five supplements, including 271 complaints related to the subject vehicles equipped with TIPM-7. Approximately 3 percent of CAS complaints are related to vehicles equipped with TIPM-6 and ODI?s review of these complaints did not identify any safety defect trends. ODI conducted a detailed review of complaints narratives submitted by CAS and consumers including careful analysis of vehicle repair histories, warranty claims obtained from the manufacturer and any available Customer Assistance Inquiry reports (CAIR). Analysis of the field data indicated that MY2011-2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles exhibited significantly higher complaint rates related to fuel pump relay (FPR) failures than other subject vehicles. In a September 3, 2014 letter to the federal safety agency, Chrysler submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) identifying a defect in the FPR within the TIPM-7 which can result in a no start or stall condition in approximately 188,723 model year (MY) 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK) and Dodge Durango (WD) vehicles manufactured from January 5, 2010 through July 20, 2011 (14V‑530).In a February 24, 2015 letter, Chrysler submitted a second DIR expanding the scope of the FPR defect condition to include an additional 338,216 MY 2012 through 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured from September 17, 2010 through August 19, 2013 and MY 2012 through 2013 Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured from January 18, 2011 through August 19, 2013 (15V‑115).ODI analysis of the CAS allegations of TIPM defects resulting in stall while driving, airbag non-deployment, unintended acceleration, fire and other faults identified a single defect condition related to 1 of over 60 different circuits in the TIPM assembly. The most common effect of this defect condition, related to the fuel pump relay, was a no-start concern, but it could also result in stall while driving (76 complaints). No valid evidence was presented in support of claims related to airbag non-deployment, unintended acceleration or fire resulting from TIPM faults and these claims were found to be wholly without merit based on review of the field data and design of the relevant systems and components.Except insofar as the petitioner's contentions relate to the defect condition addressed by the Chrysler recalls, the factual bases of the petitioner's contentions that any further investigation is necessary are unsupported. In our view, additional investigation is unlikely to result in a finding that a defect related to motor vehicle safety exists or a the federal safety agency order for the notification and remedy of a safety-related defect as alleged by the petitioner at the conclusion of the requested investigation. Therefore, in view of the need to allocate and prioritize the federal safety agency's limited resources to best accomplish the agency's safety mission, the petition is den
DP14004
What 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Heating & ventilation, I have lost heat in my truck, issues with fuel pump/filte where truck won’t start, and had the water pump had to be replace. I believe the majority of the things listed had recalls. What is included in the recalls and can a recall be replaced more than 1x?
My trucks ignition switch just stops turing my truck on I've seen multiple complaints about the same issue leaves you stranded
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled. The contact had the vehicle towed to bluebonnet chrysler dodge (547 s seguin ave, new braunfels, tx 78130) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was an electrical failure and an unknown module failure. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred after several months. The vehicle was towed back to the same dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 198,000.
The key falls out of ignition while driving ,also the shifter can be moved without key in ignition it is the same problem as 10v200000 recall but my truck isn't included in recall search but it should, I know dodge retooled in the middle of the 2009 year and the parts on my truck match a 2010 year model for which the recall is intended.this is a dangerous situation that isn't being addressed by seemingly a clerical error.
While driving my truck it just shut off, died and would not start back up. This was very dangerous! Going 65 miles an hour, in the center lane trying to get over to the side of the road...safely! I tried to start the truck...everything came on as normal, but would not crank. I had to have the truck towed $$. The alternator was replaced $$. Truck still would not start. It would not crank, you could hear clicking under the hood and you could hear the fuel pump come on. I was told it was the win module which cost me $870.00!! (win module and programming) evidently this is a common problem with dodge trucks. What does it take to have a recall on this part?!! Does it take a certain number of crashes or deaths? All in all it cost me about $1500, but it could have cost me my life, my girlfriends life, and possibly people in other vehicles that were driving around me. I have researched and found that other dodge vehicles were affected with this faulty part and there was a recall put out. There again, I ask dodge....what does it take to have a recall on this part for ram 1500 trucks?? I hope that all owners that had or is having this problem to file a report! Please! Read all the discussions similar to mine on dodge forum. Again, please report these types of problems, they will not know how may vehicles are affected if it's not reported. You may save someone's life.
The vehicle dies and everything becomes disabled including all outside lights including the emergency flashers. Engine turns off and then will no restart. Sometimes this problem is intermittent but later completely fails. This is the second time in 2 years that this truck has died. The first time it happened on a foggy night. Th engine and all lights turned off at cruising speed leaving only some instrument cluster lights on which ends up bein even more of a distraction from the sudden outside darkness. After trying to find the side of the road in the darkness, then your emergency flashers do not work leaving the truck just a dark target in the road. This is extremely dangerous. Recently this same truck died a second time but thankfully after filling up a a gas station. After a quick search online, this has happened to many many dodge ram owners from 2009 to 2016 maybe newer vehicles and also other models. The dealer refers to the problem being with a totally integrated power module (tipm). I just read that there have been many complaints filed already even with the federal safety agency. Please continue to investigate, this is a major safety issue.
Tipm failure-totally integrated power module abruptly failed with no warning signs or nothing.. I took it in light to light systems not working.. Windows, headlights, this is hazardous for drivers.. Called the dealership and was told there is no recall nor has there been a prior issue.. They said my VIN number [xxx] has no recall they fixed the HVAC I was in motion on a highway.. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the heater failed to operate as designed and the contact was unable to see the roadway clearly. The vehicle was taken to independent mechanic and had the heater core and thermostat replaced. The contact stated he continued to experience the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v158000 (equipment) however the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Truck sometimes shows life when in accessory but when put to on truck dies completely, obviously not going to turn over with no sign of life. Minutes later I can come back and start it no problem. Headlights will consistently stutter or even turn on or off while parked or moving. Lastly while driving sometimes all power and electrical shuts off and truck is completely dead while going any speed. I have not found a certain speed it dies because it has shut off in parking lots and going down highway. Power steering is gone and its scary to pull of side of road when some roads don't have much to work with or going at highway speeds and losing all power.
Questions about the 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 electrical
Does the 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 97 complaints about the electrical of the 2009 Dodge RAM 1500, 14% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 82,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 electrical?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Dodge RAM 1500 have the most electrical problems?
The Dodge RAM 1500 model years with the most electrical complaints are 2011 (214 complaints), 2012 (175 complaints) and 2006 (125 complaints).
Other 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 problems
Transmission 231Engine 58Visibility 56Wheels 50Fuel system 43Body 41Tires 36Airbags 34Brakes 34Suspension 34Steering 28Lights 19Driver assistance 16Acceleration 12Seats 8Seat belts 6Locks 5
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