Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problems of the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500

Four problems related to front suspension wheel bearing have been reported for the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem

Failure Date: 05/24/2016

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving 68 mph, the steering wheel vibrated when making a turn or changing lanes. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the front bearing and hub were defective. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 91,000.

2 Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem

Failure Date: 10/15/2014

Since I bought the truck there has been several electrical issues I. E. Bulbs keep blowing out, it will lose power when you start to go up a hill. The lighted mirrors only last about 45 days before going out at 500 ea. The truck seems to wonder and most of all the wheel bearings went out on both sides at the same time and the dealer charged me 1,800. 00 saying that its not covered under the power train warranty. . . . . . . . . . This truck is the definition of a lemon. . . . . . .

3 Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem

Failure Date: 06/11/2014

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that when servicing the vehicle, it was advised that the front passengers side wheel bearing hub needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 73,853 and the current mileage was 74,137.

4 Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem

Failure Date: 09/05/2011

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, smoke started to emit from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the front wheel bearing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.


Other Suspension related problems of the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500

Suspension problems
27
Front Suspension Hub problems
4
Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problems
4
Rear Suspension problems
1


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