I have a recall #12v‑474 on my 2009 dodge ram that states, " the rear axle pinion nut may have been built without an adhesive patch on the pinion nut threads. The lack of this adhesive patch could allow the rear axle pinion nut to loosen and/or the rear driveshaft to separate from the rear axle. A loose pinion nut could cause the rear axle to seize and a separated driveshaft could cause a loss of motive power. Either situation could cause a crash without warning". The chrysler recall assistance center told me that I do not qualify for the buyback program because my recall number does not match any listed in the consent order issued by the federal safety agency. However, there is a recall # 13v‑038 on the consent order that states, "chrysler announced a recall of 278,229 vehicles on february 6, 2013, to correct a defect that may cause the axle to lock. As a result, the driver may lose steering power and crash." my complaint is that these are two recalls on the same deficiency. One is listed in the consent order and the other (conveniently for them) is not. I believe that I should qualify for the buyback program. The company is simply trying to dismiss my recall to avoid adding my vehicle to the countless thousands of other claims of which they are obligated to buy back.
2009 Dodge RAM 1500 transmission complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v038000 (power train). The recall repair was performed; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.
When slowly accelerating from a stop I could hear a rattling/vibration sound coming from the passenger side of vehicle. This progressively got worse until I found the heat shield on the passenger side exhaust manifold was loose due to broken stud bolts. I did not repair immediately as I thought the break was superficial (outside the manifold). Over the next month a slight exhaust leak could be heard, which has gotten very loud now. There is clearly at least one broken exhaust manifold bolt on passenger side. I am second owner (purchased at 19,000 miles), so lifetime warranty is no longer valid. I fear this leak could cause poisonous carbon monoxide gas to fill the cabin of my truck while driving with my wife and children. With the number of complaints regarding this exact same issue that I have heard, I cannot believe this has not reached recall status.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 09v158000 (equipment) and 13v038000 (power train); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 11/04/15
The rear axle pinion nut on my truck is recalled causing major safety issue. Chrysler is refusing to do anything other than telling people to wait and they are ok to continue to drive the vehicle until it breaks. This is my only vehicle, and I need a safe vehicle for my family and me to be in. Youre putting our lives, and everyone elses at risk is 100%irresponsible of me and chrysler. Please help us consumers. My light came on service 4 wheel drive, esp traction control, I purchased an extended warranty which is what saved me, I am having electrical problems with the headlights, first the drivers side and now the passager side. I have called dodge dealer several times to schedule the service for the replacement. They do not have the part or don't know when the part will be there.
The rear differential in our vehicle went out even though we had taken the vehicle in and had the recall part put on at the time of the original recall. We took the truck to a dodge service center and they had the truck for approximately 15 days. We were charged for the repairs. The same day we picked the vehicle up, the truck started wobbling but at that time we thought it was the road we were on. We scheduled the truck for a recheck and in the meantime we had to make a trip to dallas, tx (appx. 500 miles) and we pulled our 26 foot travel trailer behind us. During this trip, the vibration in our truck became violent and my husband could hardly hold it on the road. We made it home safely and called the dodge service center and reported the problems, along with the tire pressure light being on and the check engine light being on. They set an appt. For 4 days later. We took the truck in and were told that when they repaired the rear differential the original recall part was on back order so they put the truck back together without it and gave it back to us. They never told us the part was on back order. From everything I have read, the drive shaft could have dropped out in dallas traffic with us pulling a 26 foot trailer and we could have very well been killed. The service center has now had our truck again for over a week. I have been trying to find out whether we are included in the buy back because of the rear differential going out twice but I'm being given the run around. At this point, we are paying for a truck still in the shop and even if it were repaired, we are deathly afraid to drive it. Based on this service center's past history, we don't know whether the truck will be fixed when we get it back or not. We would like someone to give us a yes or no answer on the buy back of this vehicle and we are getting different stories from fca.
The rear axle driveshaft is loose at the rear axle.
I recieved a recall for my truck a while back. The date above may not be correct as I have not called the dealership for the exact date. When I took it in I was told I would be called when it was done. When I went back to the dealer I was told my truck was not part of the recall and they gave me my truck back. The employee actually said it wouldn't had mattered because the repair wasn't available to them yet anyway. Now knowing my truck is on the recall, this is extremely upsetting considering my family has been riding in this thing for thousands of miles! Now what do I do? I don't want to drive it but I don't have another car. I guess I just have to wait some 60 days untill chrysler can figure things out...
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 (na) dodge ram 1500. Immediately after starting the engine, the vehicle started rolling forward independently at approximately 9 MPH. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician stated that the vehicle was working up to specifications. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 8,300.
Was notified in february of 2013 that my vehicle was being recalled for the rear axle retaining nut. The nut could come loose causing the rear end to seize, or causing the rear axle to come out of its housing. Mike anderson in rochester, in told me that they had not received the repair kit and would notify me when it came in. I checked back about 6 months later. They still had not received the part. I heard nothing since. It seems that two years is an excessive length of time to fix this serious problem.
Since I bought the truck there has been several electrical issues I.e. Bulbs keep blowing out, it will lose power when you start to go up a hill. The lighted mirrors only last about 45 days before going out at 500 ea. The truck seems to wonder and most of all the wheel bearings went out on both sides at the same time and the dealer charged me 1,800.00 saying that its not covered under the power train warranty.......... This truck is the definition of a lemon.......
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 (na) dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was idling for approximately 25 minutes while in the park position when it suddenly started to drive forward. The contact indicated that the selector switch erroneously changed to the drive position. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 8,000.
Tl* the contact owned a 2010 (na) dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The contact was unable to regain control and crashed into a wooded area. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
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.
Was drive a 2009 ram 1500 at approximately 30 MPH on a back road when I noticed a hum as I took my foot off the gas. About a 1/2 mile down the road the vehicle came to a complete abrupt stop and wouldn't move. Got out and noticed the drive shaft had fallen out of the rear end. I thought that was odd for a vehicle with only 84000 miles to be falling apart like that. Upon looking up on the internet for the cause, I noticed there had been a recall for this very thing. Recall #12v‑474 and possibly #13v‑038. Took it too the shop and they refused to honor any recall, so I called chrysler who really couldn't give me a straight answer, but stated that we may be reimbursed for the repairs, but had to pay upfront for it. The quoted cost was $2200 to repair as I'm sure it tore up the rear in.
I was driving at approximately 25-30 MPH the rear wheels locked up and I nearly lost control of the vehicle. I safely made it to the center turn lane. The truck would not drive, I could feel and hear a noise from underneath. I got out and looked underneath, the driveline had separated from the rear axle. I pulled the drive line from the transfer case put it in 4wd and tried to drive to a side street, but the rear axle was seized. After taking it to a mech to get fixed that night. I checked and apparently there is a recall for this issue. I do all my maintenance at the dealership where I bough the truck brand new and they never told me, nor did I see a letter in the mail. Had this happened at freeway speeds it surely would have cause a crash.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 1500. While driving at various speeds, the contact noticed that the gear independently shifted into the fourth gear from drive. The contact attempted to shift the gear back into drive and it failed to shift position. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The contact was unsure about what needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.
While going down interstate my ABS, service 4wd, esp traction control and brake light all came on at same time. When it happened it happened it knocked my cruise off and slowing down. I got back on the gas and started to speed up then all of a sudden my gas became my brake it locked all 4 tires up at high speed. I was very lucky no one was real close to me. I made it to safe place to pull over and check it out and no matter what I did I couldn't get it back going correctly. At first it would do right and get up to 30mph and ease on gas little bit and it would start breaking when touching gas. Has to have it towed. It was very dangerous and I was real lucky not to wreck. I home this problem can get resolved.
Defroster does not work, blower emits air (cold) but only to floor. Loud popping noise from air box, found actuators were malfunctioning. Nearly caused collision with oncoming traffic. Contacted chrysler for recall status and they claimed truck was under this recall, however truck had been inspected and found to have no problems with regards to air box actuators. I subsequently found out from a nameless dodge technician that they were instructed to engage air systems for the inspection and if no apparent malfunction is found they were to pass the recall and write it off. I am outraged that yet another corporate entity is preying on american consumers and getting by with it, while claiming to stand behind their product and it's engineering. I asked chrysler what repair was needed. They replied" air box circulation doors bad. Would need box removed and replace 5 actuators and doors. Cost would be $800 to $1000 dollars. This is a safety issue 3/4 of the year. I now have been notified by dodge of another recall for my truck regarding the axle pinion nut. I believe this recall will receive the same attention they gave to my air box issue and therefore am attempting to take action with this complaint. Will someone please make these corporate penny pinching sobs stand up and take responsibility for their poor engineering!!!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 30 MPH, a bouncing type noise was heard under the vehicle. When depressing the accelerator pedal, the noise would get louder, but the vehicle would not accelerate. The contact stopped the vehicle and discovered that the driveshaft was detached from the transmission and lying on the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 69,000.
Dodge ram 1500. Legal representation for consumer writes in regards to rear axle failure. *smd a screw loosened at the rear axle.
Started driving truck and all gauges went blank including speedometer. Warning lights for air bag, check engine, low tire pressure, brakes, etc. All came on as well as wipers started working with switch in off position!
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 13v038000 (power train) and stated that the parts were not available. The dealer did not provide a specific date for when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repairs. The contact was not experiencing a failure.
Known issue with 2009 dodge ram with 5.7 litre hemi engine exhaust manifold bolts breaking. Chrysler has placed tsb 11-002-11 for the repair but this issue is quite common however chrysler refuses to fix the issue unless the vehicle is under the standard warranty. Bolts can crack/break and cause damage to the manifold itself.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, there was an abnormal noise underneath the vehicle followed by a loud bang. The contact lost control of the vehicle and the rear wheels seized. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle veered to both the left and right before coming to a complete stop. The contact noticed that the driveshaft separated from the rear axle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v038000 (power train). The failure mileage was 84,000.
Drive-shaft dropped off rear diff. At highway speed. Diff. Fluid drained causing the rear wheels to seize. I heard drive shaft start to drag and had a loss of power so I was slowing down when at approx. 45 MPH rear wheels locked suddenly. I was able to stop safely but was blocking an off ramp for the 2 hours it took to get a flat bed to get the truck. Dealer said pinion nut came off.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while waiting at a traffic light, the rear axle locked up causing the vehicle to become inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the rear axle pinion needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 40,000.
After driving the truck at normal speeds when coming to stops it will stall out on you have to put in neutral and restart this has almost caused me to get it from behind and head on crashes and also with my kids and wife driving very worried to let her drive it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 1500. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v038000 (power train). The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired three times according to the recall, but the failure was not remedied. The failure occurred four times. The dealer stated that the actuator recirculation door needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle jerked accompanied by an abnormal noise without warning. The vehicle could be restarted. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 13v038000 (power train). The technician also stated that the transmission needed to be replaced, however the transmission was not replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,000.
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