2009 Dodge RAM 1500 Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 97 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2009 Dodge RAM 1500, 14% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 82,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “integrated power” (11% of reports).
- 97electrical system complaints
- 82,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $860typical repair cost reported by owners
- 42%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Integrated power: mentioned in 11 of 97 complaints (11%)
- Key fob: mentioned in 10 of 97 complaints (10%)
- Door actuator: mentioned in 7 of 97 complaints (7%)
- TIPM totally: mentioned in 5 of 97 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical electrical system repair on the 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 at $860, and half of them between $820 and $930.
Based on 5 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2013–2017), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 90 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 97 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Dodge RAM 1500 electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 RAM 1500 | 175 | 25% | 75,000 |
| 2011 RAM 1500 | 214 | 31% | 86,000 |
| 2010 RAM 1500 | 71 | 15% | 86,789 |
| 2009 RAM 1500 | 97 | 14% | 82,000 |
| 2008 RAM 1500 | 52 | 9% | 43,000 |
| 2007 RAM 1500 | 62 | 12% | 88,300 |
| 2006 RAM 1500 | 125 | 16% | 61,000 |
| 2005 RAM 1500 | 63 | 5% | 83,500 |
| 2004 RAM 1500 | 99 | 9% | 56,000 |
| 2003 RAM 1500 | 62 | 5% | 62,250 |
| 2002 RAM 1500 | 93 | 11% | 80,799 |
| 2001 RAM 1500 | 81 | 7% | 73,000 |
| 2000 RAM 1500 | 35 | 7% | 90,567 |
| 1999 RAM 1500 | 36 | 6% | 97,000 |
| 1998 RAM 1500 | 32 | 6% | 100,000 |
| 1997 RAM 1500 | 23 | 6% | 103,000 |
| 1996 RAM 1500 | 26 | 9% | 143,085 |
| 1995 RAM 1500 | 31 | 15% | 140,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists electrical system for the 2009 Dodge RAM 1500. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Heating & ventilation, I have lost heat in my truck, issues with fuel pump/filte where truck wonât 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
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2009 Dodge RAM 1500s have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 97 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 (14% of the 670 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 electrical system?
No recall currently lists electrical system for this vehicle.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 82,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix electrical system problems on the 2009 Dodge RAM 1500?
Owners report a typical cost of $860 (half paid between $820 and $930), from 5 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2009 Dodge RAM 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “integrated power”, in 11 of 97 complaints, followed by “key fob” (10).
Other 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 problems
- Power Train problems (231)
- Engine problems (50)
- Wheels problems (50)
See all 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 problems or electrical system problems across all RAM 1500 years.