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2009 Ram 1500 Engine problems

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2009 Ram 1500's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 14% of all its complaints, most recently on April 24, 2023. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Engine complaints

Electrical systemEngine & cooling

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.

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11518578
Engine & cooling

The exhaust manifold cracked. This allows toxic pre-catalitic converter fumes to be released under the vehicle and potentially enter the vehicle. I have been informed that this is a common issue on This generation truck. It has not been inspected by manufturer, police, or insurance. And this has caused no warning lamps or signals before or after issue arose.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11434230
SteeringElectrical systemEngine & cooling

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.

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11219442
Engine & cooling

Exhaust manifold bolts snap and creates a loud ticking sound at start up, it idles high then eventually smooths out after it heats up. Was repaired once at dealer under warranty but keeps reoccurring.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11131650
Engine & cooling

Manifold bolts to the heads broke off. I was driving with my kids in vehicle and lost control. The need to be a recall.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11078508

Ram 1500 engine complaints by year

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