2009 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Quad Cab (2WD)
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The 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Quad Cab (2WD) is a 310-hp 4.7-liter V8 pickup truck with a 5-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $29,725 MSRP.
It makes 310 horsepower at 5,650 rpm and 330 lb-ft of torque at 3950 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 14 mpg city and 19 mpg highway.
The Ram 1500 measures 229.0 inches long on a 140.5-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Pickup |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $29,725 ($45,038 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.7L PowerTech V8 |
| Displacement | 4.7 L |
| Horsepower | 310 hp @ 5,650 rpm |
| Torque | 330 lb-ft @ 3950 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 14 MPG |
| Highway | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 26 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link coil |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 13.2 x 1.10" |
| Rear Brake Disc | 13.9 x 0.86" |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17 x 7.0" |
| Wheels Rear | 17 x 7.0" |
| Tires Front | P245/70R17 |
| Tires Rear | P245/70R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 229 in |
| Width | 79.4 in |
| Height | 73.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 140.5 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Quad Cab (2WD) with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (21.9 % risk) |
Other tested variants (2)
- 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular Cab w/SAB: overall not rated
- 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 4-DR. Crew Cab w/SAB: overall not rated
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2009 Dodge RAM 1500. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Feb 6, 2013 · POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured from February 27, 2008, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through October 20, 2011; model year 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota trucks manufactured from February 27, 2007, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through September 30, 2011; model year 2009 Chrysler Aspen trucks manufactured from January 3, 2008, through December 18, 2008; and model year 2009 Dodge Durango trucks manufactured from January 3, 2008, through December 18, 2008. The rear axle pinion nut may loosen due to an undersized pinion spline that can allow relative motion between the nut and companion flange.
Consequence: If the rear axle pinion nut loosens, the axle can lock up and cause a loss of vehicle control and/or a vehicle crash with little warning.
Remedy: On November 7, 2013 Chrysler notified owners that dealers would install a pinion nut retainer, free of charge. In July 2015, and under a consent order with NHTSA, the company agreed to offer owners three options for remedying their vehicles: perform the original remedy, offer to repurchase the vehicle at the fair market value plus 10%, or offer an additional incentive offer towards the purchase of a new Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, or Fiat vehicle. Chrysler will notify owners of the new recall options in a letter expected to be mailed on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N08.
NHTSA campaign 13V038000
Oct 2, 2012 · POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009-2010, Ram 1500 and Dodge Dakota trucks, manufactured from July 1, 2009, through November 30, 2009, because the rear axle pinion nut may loosen due to a lack of adhesive.
Consequence: If the rear axle pinion nut loosens, the axle can lock up and cause a loss of vehicle control and/or a vehicle crash with little warning.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a pinion nut retainer, free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.
NHTSA campaign 12V474000
679 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2009 Dodge RAM 1500
Owner Complaints
679 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 (29 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 18 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 233 |
| Electrical System | 97 |
| Unknown Or Other | 52 |
| Engine | 51 |
| Wheels | 51 |
| Structure | 41 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2009 DODGE RAM 1500. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.