2009 Dodge Ram 1500 power train problems

“- Week of October 6th 2025 I experienced 4-wheel drive issues and lights. - October 13th 2025 dropped off to dealer for review - October 14th 2025 dealer deemed not safe to drive and ordered parts under warranty repair. - following weeks went on with parts being backordered. - after having to push the dealer for updates for weeks on December 22nd 2025 I informed Stellantis Customer Service US. - Customer service looked into and gave me the same delayed responses for weeks now "I hope you're doing well. I'm following up regarding your case. There is no definite ETA for the part. Our parts team is working to get it expedited. I will receive another update in 5-6 business days and will follow up with you then. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me." - Still today Stellantis cannot give me a date when my truck will be repaired. Near 4months later...”

“The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V038000 (POWER TRAIN); and the vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be inspected, and it was confirmed that the vehicle qualified for the buyback option under the recall. After contacting the dealer and manufacturer to initiate the buyback process, the recall process was not completed. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall resolution and buyback. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”

“the shifter began changing gears on its own. Before the recall came out my mechanic checked and there was no recall for this until 2018. I was never notified of the recall. Then on rear axle pinion nut. The nuts were installed without the proper amount of adhesive. Consequently, the nuts can loosen, and cause the rear axle to lock up, causing a loss of vehicle control. I was never notified of and the rear end came down while on the freeway. The fuel tank began leaking I repaired this before the recall came out. I submitted a reimbursement request they denied me stating my car was over 7 years old.”

“The contact owns a 2009 Ram 1500. The contact stated that an abnormal, ticking noise would emit from the vehicle upon startup without warning. He also stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would hesitate upon depression of the accelerator pedal as the engine would rev without warning. The contact called the dealer and was informed that there were no recalls or warranties on the vehicle. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. Upon investigation, the contact believed that the failure was related to a defective exhaust manifold. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.”

“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.”

“IN 2020 MY 2009 DODGE RAM 1500 4X4 BEGAN CHUCKING AND LURCHING WHEN CORNERING. I PARKED THE TRUCK AT HOME AND HAD IT TOWED TO THE SHOP. THE MECHANICS PULLED THE REAR AXLE APART AND FOUND SHAVINGS AND LARGE CHUNKS OUT OF THE PINION GEAR AND SUBSEQUENTLY MANY OF THE OTHER GEARS AND COMPONENTS IN THE REAR AXLE. THE MECHANIC SAID I WAS LUCKY IT DID NOT LOCK UP WHILE DRIVING. BEING THAT I PURCHASED IT USED DODGE DID NOTHING TO HELP ME. MY AFTER MARKET WARRANTY WAS OUT, SO I HAD TO PAY OVER $2,200 OUT OF POCKET TO HAVE IT REBUILT BECAUSE DODGE STOPPED MANUFACTURING THE AXLE ASSEMBLY OF THE 3.92 GEAR RATIO. I GOT IT BACK AND DROVE IT MINIMALLY FOR THE PAST SIX MONTHS. TODAY 3/16/2021 I DECIDED TO DRAIN AND REFILL THE REAR AXLE WITH THE SPECIFIED DODGE LUBRICANTS. WHILE DRAINING THE AXLE FLUID I FOUND A SHARD OF METAL APPROXIMATELY 1" X 1/8" X 1/16". VERY DISAPPOINTED. NOW I AM LOOKING AT ANOTHER $2,200 REBUILD AND THE LOSS IF MY VEHICLE AGAIN FOR SEVERAL WEEKS. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND DODGE NEEDS TO ISSUE A RECALL TO ALL DODGE OWNERS WHOM THIS AFFECTS, NOT JUST ORIGINAL OWNERS. I HAVE REPAIR RECIEPT DUCUMENTATION IF NEEDED.”