general problems of the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500

The left turn signal not working properly. When I put my left turn signal the amber light front of the truck not working instead the high bean works as turn signal also amber running light not working. Is so frustrating getting pulled over by a cop for that reason!!!.

The vehicle dies and everything becomes disabled including all outside lights including the emergency flashers. Engine turns off and then will no restart. Sometimes this problem is intermittent but later completely fails. This is the second time in 2 years that this truck has died. The first time it happened on a foggy night. Th engine and all lights turned off at cruising speed leaving only some instrument cluster lights on which ends up bein even more of a distraction from the sudden outside darkness. After trying to find the side of the road in the darkness, then your emergency flashers do not work leaving the truck just a dark target in the road. This is extremely dangerous. Recently this same truck died a second time but thankfully after filling up a a gas station. After a quick search online, this has happened to many many Dodge ram owners from 2009 to 2016 maybe newer vehicles and also other models. The dealer refers to the problem being with a totally integrated power module (tipm). I just read that there have been many complaints filed already even with the NHTSA. Please continue to investigate, this is a major safety issue.

Tl the contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving 65 mph, the headlamps failed without warning. The contact stated that the headlamp switch was set to auto-on at the time. Additionally, the heating and air conditioning unit activated and were unable to be turned off. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the blend door actuator was replaced five times previously; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was called, but was not able to be reached. The approximate failure mileage was 92,178.

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving 60 mph in inclement weather, both high and low beam headlamps failed to illuminate. The contact independently replaced the bulbs; however, the failure recurred and the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the totally integrated power module (tipm) needed to be reset. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the tipm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,000.

Tl- the contact 2009 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the head lights failed to illuminate properly which caused poor visibility. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to more than two dealers and they provided various repairs which did not remedy the failure. The contact stated that there was a failure with the low beam and high beam visibility which caused the contact to have to drive slower during inclement weather conditions. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and they provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. Dyd.

Head lights stop working, after inspection the conectors to the lights are malfunctioning , defective . During the 3 year warranty vehicle was taken to dealer to repair this but nothing was done to replace conectors , dealers claim that conectors were clean . Problem still exist and lights both go on an off, conectors are clean and no corrosion was found, conectors have to be replace in order to fix problem. If wigle or squeeze by hands they worked evendo they are completly inserted with lock in place . This is a must do while on the road at night driver goes blind and can and it will cause an accident.

While driving down the road the head lights (low and high) will go off and come on. It is a safety hazard and needs to be addressed. I have replace the bulbs but it is still doing it. May be an issue with the harness please address the problem.

Right front head light continues to go out. Been repaired twice and tech. Said the tipm needs to be replaced. . . . . Dodge does not sell these. . . . They will replace for 3-4k!! I'm stuck with a piece of *&^%$## can't drive at night very frustrating!.

Tl- the contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle at night with the low beam head lights turned on, the lights would not illuminate bright enough for the driver to see the road. The vehicle was taken to the dealer multiple times and the light bulbs were replaced put the problem continued to occur. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 57,000. Jft.

Passenger side head lamp failure. Both high & low beam will randomly go off and working intermittently. Common problem posted among 2009+ Dodge ram owners. Caused by faulty ground wiring.

Dashboard began cracking and caving in. Large and small pieces have fallen into the dash area. Soon after, I noticed that several times I have tried using my high beams, and will lose my headlamps, and the high beams don't come on either. Didn't think they were related but recently have heard and read of several other owners who have experienced the same problem with their Dodge rams that have broken dashboards. Some have other electrical problems in the dash too. I also now have significant wind whistle coming from the front windshield unless I leave a window cracked or vent open when travelling highway speeds. Suspect it is from loss of structural rigidity due to collapsed dash.