Dodge Ram1500 Crewcab 4x4 Lwb

Model Ram1500 Crewcab 4x4 Lwb made by Dodge got 27 consumer complains there are 7 investigations as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, equipment and latches/locks/linkages. Technical service bulletines regarding power train. The car had one investigation (power train).

Model 2009

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
18-011-1203/15/201210044182Chrysler: flash: mil illuminating with transmission and driveability improvements. this bulletin involves flash reprogramming the powertrain control module (pcm) with new software. also included model ram1500 model year 2010 and model dakot05/17/2012

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
POWER TRAIN
PE12021CHRYSLER GROUP LLC07/19/2012Rear differential failure
 The office of defects investigation has received 12 complaints alleging rear differential failures resulting in rear wheel lock-up in model year (my) 2009 through 2010 dodge ram 1500 pickup trucks.the complaints allege failures at various speeds with eight of the incidents reporting failures at speeds of 35 mph or greater.four of the complaints involving higher speed incidents allege that the failure resulted in a loss of control (e.g., vehicle spin, skid or yaw), including one resulting in a crash into a concrete barrier.one complaint reports that the failure was caused by loosening of the rear differential pinion nut.most of the complaints allege that the failure resulted in drive shaft failure including one that reported the detached shaft end punctured the fuel tank.a preliminary evaluation has been opened to assess the scope, frequency and potential safety consequences of the alleged defect.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
PE12021CHRYSLER GROUP LLC07/19/2012Rear differential failure
 The office of defects investigation has received 12 complaints alleging rear differential failures resulting in rear wheel lock-up in model year (my) 2009 through 2010 dodge ram 1500 pickup trucks.the complaints allege failures at various speeds with eight of the incidents reporting failures at speeds of 35 mph or greater.four of the complaints involving higher speed incidents allege that the failure resulted in a loss of control (e.g., vehicle spin, skid or yaw), including one resulting in a crash into a concrete barrier.one complaint reports that the failure was caused by loosening of the rear differential pinion nut.most of the complaints allege that the failure resulted in drive shaft failure including one that reported the detached shaft end punctured the fuel tank.a preliminary evaluation has been opened to assess the scope, frequency and potential safety consequences of the alleged defect.
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
PE12021CHRYSLER GROUP LLC07/19/2012Rear differential failure
 The office of defects investigation has received 12 complaints alleging rear differential failures resulting in rear wheel lock-up in model year (my) 2009 through 2010 dodge ram 1500 pickup trucks.the complaints allege failures at various speeds with eight of the incidents reporting failures at speeds of 35 mph or greater.four of the complaints involving higher speed incidents allege that the failure resulted in a loss of control (e.g., vehicle spin, skid or yaw), including one resulting in a crash into a concrete barrier.one complaint reports that the failure was caused by loosening of the rear differential pinion nut.most of the complaints allege that the failure resulted in drive shaft failure including one that reported the detached shaft end punctured the fuel tank.a preliminary evaluation has been opened to assess the scope, frequency and potential safety consequences of the alleged defect.
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE
PE12021CHRYSLER GROUP LLC07/19/2012Rear differential failure
 The office of defects investigation has received 12 complaints alleging rear differential failures resulting in rear wheel lock-up in model year (my) 2009 through 2010 dodge ram 1500 pickup trucks.the complaints allege failures at various speeds with eight of the incidents reporting failures at speeds of 35 mph or greater.four of the complaints involving higher speed incidents allege that the failure resulted in a loss of control (e.g., vehicle spin, skid or yaw), including one resulting in a crash into a concrete barrier.one complaint reports that the failure was caused by loosening of the rear differential pinion nut.most of the complaints allege that the failure resulted in drive shaft failure including one that reported the detached shaft end punctured the fuel tank.a preliminary evaluation has been opened to assess the scope, frequency and potential safety consequences of the alleged defect.
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
PE12021CHRYSLER GROUP LLC07/19/2012Rear differential failure
 The office of defects investigation has received 12 complaints alleging rear differential failures resulting in rear wheel lock-up in model year (my) 2009 through 2010 dodge ram 1500 pickup trucks.the complaints allege failures at various speeds with eight of the incidents reporting failures at speeds of 35 mph or greater.four of the complaints involving higher speed incidents allege that the failure resulted in a loss of control (e.g., vehicle spin, skid or yaw), including one resulting in a crash into a concrete barrier.one complaint reports that the failure was caused by loosening of the rear differential pinion nut.most of the complaints allege that the failure resulted in drive shaft failure including one that reported the detached shaft end punctured the fuel tank.a preliminary evaluation has been opened to assess the scope, frequency and potential safety consequences of the alleged defect.
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT
PE12021CHRYSLER GROUP LLC07/19/2012Rear differential failure
 The office of defects investigation has received 12 complaints alleging rear differential failures resulting in rear wheel lock-up in model year (my) 2009 through 2010 dodge ram 1500 pickup trucks.the complaints allege failures at various speeds with eight of the incidents reporting failures at speeds of 35 mph or greater.four of the complaints involving higher speed incidents allege that the failure resulted in a loss of control (e.g., vehicle spin, skid or yaw), including one resulting in a crash into a concrete barrier.one complaint reports that the failure was caused by loosening of the rear differential pinion nut.most of the complaints allege that the failure resulted in drive shaft failure including one that reported the detached shaft end punctured the fuel tank.a preliminary evaluation has been opened to assess the scope, frequency and potential safety consequences of the alleged defect.
POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
PE12021CHRYSLER GROUP LLC07/19/2012Rear differential failure
 The office of defects investigation has received 12 complaints alleging rear differential failures resulting in rear wheel lock-up in model year (my) 2009 through 2010 dodge ram 1500 pickup trucks.the complaints allege failures at various speeds with eight of the incidents reporting failures at speeds of 35 mph or greater.four of the complaints involving higher speed incidents allege that the failure resulted in a loss of control (e.g., vehicle spin, skid or yaw), including one resulting in a crash into a concrete barrier.one complaint reports that the failure was caused by loosening of the rear differential pinion nut.most of the complaints allege that the failure resulted in drive shaft failure including one that reported the detached shaft end punctured the fuel tank.a preliminary evaluation has been opened to assess the scope, frequency and potential safety consequences of the alleged defect.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
04/11/200912001
 At about 1200 miles on vehicle noticed a low squeal sound from engine or transmission. at present there is 1500 miles on vehicle and the squeal has gotten worst. the noise begins after about one or two minutes of starting, and is contumely squealing. the dealer ship ran test and said it was normal. i drove another 2009 1500 ram and the noise was not there, or in the next 1500 ram from another dealership. dealership refuses to go any further with the problem, quote: we can
EQUIPMENT
10/16/201031000
 I own a 2009 dodge ram 1500 crew cab 4x4 .the truck came equiped with origional dodge running boards.within 4 weeks of owning the truck the running boards began to wobble and make excessive noise when driving.the dealers only resolution was to continue to tighten them.now 1 1/2 years later the running boards fell off.all the metal around where the bolt holes used to be fractured to the point of failure.the holes left are now the size of quaters.when the factory rep came down to see this his only answer was they would refund the cost of the running boards .no offer to repair or even to extend the rustproofing warranty.my daughter was almost seriously hurt by this .i know this is not the only truck this happened to .the dealer refused to refund the money unless i sighned a hold harmless .i refused!is this what we pay 40 grand for ? i have made numerous complaints to the dealer prior to this happening.what if this fell off while driving ?whos fault would this have been then?what if it killed someone? the metal this is bolting to is too thin to support this constant abuse.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
08/24/200918351
 Passengers skin on right arm severely pinched just above the elbow when door lock post pulled the skin into the door panel as the automatic door locks actuated. *tr
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
04/11/200912001
 At about 1200 miles on vehicle noticed a low squeal sound from engine or transmission. at present there is 1500 miles on vehicle and the squeal has gotten worst. the noise begins after about one or two minutes of starting, and is contumely squealing. the dealer ship ran test and said it was normal. i drove another 2009 1500 ram and the noise was not there, or in the next 1500 ram from another dealership. dealership refuses to go any further with the problem, quote: we can
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE
09/23/201030564
 While driving at highway speed, the rear differential pinion gear broke which locked up the rear differential and the truck skidded out of control to a dead stop. after the truck stopped due to the differential locking up, it would not move and had to drug onto a flatbed and taken to the dealership for repair. it took 23 days for the dealership to obtain the necessary parts and make the repairs to the vehicle. they replaced the complete rear differential. parts numbers: #68034651-aa / shaft drive #68002298-ac / axle rear #68003055-ab / lubricant #4318060-ab / lubricant description on work order: replaced the whole diff. in a complete unit with all parts and preassembled. the repairs were completed, and the truck was picked up on 10/15/2010. mileage on the vehicle when the incident occurred: 30,564 miles. work done at: ewald chrysler jeep dodge, llc 6319 s 108th st, franklin, wi 53132 414-427-2000
08/28/201018200
 While driving at 75 mph on interstate i noticed a whine which i assuemd was from the grooved pavement. i then noticed it would come and go by slightly pressing on the accelerator. after a few minutes it started to get louder. i pulled to the shoulder of the highway at which point there was a loud bang and the rear wheels completely locked up. it was towed to the nearest dealer. i am waiting for the complete rear axle and driveshaft to be replaced. the rear pinion gear nut had unscrewed and the differential gears had self destructed and driveshaft fell off. there may also be damage to the transmission. it seems dodge trucks have a history of this happening. i was on the way to tow a travel trailer. this could have happend at high speeds towing a trialer in heavy holiday traffic and poeple could have been injured or killed.
SEATS
02/03/20094001
 The heated and ventilated option seats in the 2009 dodge ram fail prematurely. i have a 2009 dodge ram crew cab larmie with 1400 miles. seat cover replaced at 800 miles by dodge. seat cover replacing again at 1400 miles. i also have a 2009 dodge ram quad cab, same heated ventilated seats. it needs to be replaced now with 415 miles total miles on the truck. chrysler has a real problem with the heated ventilated leather trimmed seat covers and they will not acknowledge my complaint. *tr
01/10/20095001
 2009 dodge ram with ventilated seats. perforated material between the leather trim with holes in it for air to pass shows excessive wear after 1236 miles. this affects 7 2009 dodge ram laramie trucks that i am aware of as of 2.6.2009. *tr
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
02/18/2010252001
 2009 dodge ram 1500. while driving through winter conditions it appears that snow and ice build up around the rear brake calipers. once that ice began to melt a large section of ice fell off. the ice had encapsulated the wheel speed sensor wire and the falling of the ice ripped the sensor wires from the connector. the result was instant loss of traction control, anti lock brake system, and cruise control. this allowed a condition that caused loss of control on ice. *tr
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
08/28/201018200
 While driving at 75 mph on interstate i noticed a whine which i assuemd was from the grooved pavement. i then noticed it would come and go by slightly pressing on the accelerator. after a few minutes it started to get louder. i pulled to the shoulder of the highway at which point there was a loud bang and the rear wheels completely locked up. it was towed to the nearest dealer. i am waiting for the complete rear axle and driveshaft to be replaced. the rear pinion gear nut had unscrewed and the differential gears had self destructed and driveshaft fell off. there may also be damage to the transmission. it seems dodge trucks have a history of this happening. i was on the way to tow a travel trailer. this could have happend at high speeds towing a trialer in heavy holiday traffic and poeple could have been injured or killed.
01/03/200961
 Excessive wind noise above 60 mph. worsens as speed increases. obvious at 30mph but unbearable by 60mph. absurd by 70mph. *tr
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
02/18/2010252001
 2009 dodge ram 1500. while driving through winter conditions it appears that snow and ice build up around the rear brake calipers. once that ice began to melt a large section of ice fell off. the ice had encapsulated the wheel speed sensor wire and the falling of the ice ripped the sensor wires from the connector. the result was instant loss of traction control, anti lock brake system, and cruise control. this allowed a condition that caused loss of control on ice. *tr
WHEELS
05/18/201146000
 Had a tire to blowout on me and my wife on i-30 in littlerock ar. and one moor tire with a not on it. had to buy 4 new tires the tiers on my truck was goodyear wrangler hp p-275-60r-20 my truckis a 2009 dodge ram 1500 laramie 4x4 not happy with goodyear.