When driving the vehicle at lower speeds, usually between 25 to 38 mph, the engine will surge for about 1 to 2 seconds then back to normal as long as I remain in that speed range. It happens each time within that range of speed.
Electrical system
2009 Ram 1500 Electrical problems
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2009 Ram 1500's electrical system with NHTSA - 16% of all its complaints, most recently on April 24, 2023. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Electrical complaints
Tipm causing horn to work not work goes off by itself. Locks don't work windshield wipers stop working or don't work at all. Airbags not working. Caused battery to overcharge and begin to smoke. Replaced battery
DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK
The truck lost power and the steering locked up.It was in motion going around a turn and went off the road. This is the second time the vehicle lost power the first was on the freeway and the dealer said there were no error codes.
Tipm failure- total integrated power module failed abruptly causing the following symptoms. Abs- break- esp/bas and traction control indicator lights to light. The following systems no longer work- hvac- blower fan- windshield wipers- door locks and horn are inoperable. No replacement available for a minimum of 35 days per dodge customer care line. This failure occurred while moving and gave no warning of trouble before hand.
The tipm is failing having issues with electrical functions, right side doors locks not working correctly, wipers are not working correctly, ac not working--less than 80,000 miles on my vehicle.
Ram 1500 electrical complaints by year
1500 electrical problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data