2009 Dodge RAM 1500 Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 670 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 overview page.
What owners report
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE STARTED THE IGNITION AND THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO OPERATE UPON ACTIVATION. THE…”NHTSA complaint 10509162 — filed 04/22/2013
“VEHICLE HAS HAD A VERY EXTENSIVE HISTORY OF HEATER/DEFROSTER FAILURES. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A KNOWN ISSUE WITH ALL THE DODGE TRUCKS. FIRST THE RECIRC DOOR/ACTUATOR…”NHTSA complaint 10502372 — filed 03/11/2013
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO…”NHTSA complaint 10501190 — filed 03/04/2013
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Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2009 Dodge RAM 1500: 95 of 670 complaints on file (14.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 have in total?
670 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 29 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 19 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
