2009 Ram 1500 Suspension Problems

Your truck recently started making a loud whining noise from the rear end. You suspect the pinion nut (which was subject to a recall) may be coming loose. This should be inspected promptly at a dealer, as a loose pinion nut can affect rear axle function and handling.

Your truck's rear frame has severe rust damage that prevented a tire rotation service. This appears to be a widespread issue affecting other 2009 Ram 1500 trucks in the same area. The rusted frame may affect suspension integrity and structural safety. Addressing this typically requires rust repair or frame replacement by a professional mechanic.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 RAM 1500. WHILE REVERSING OUT OF A PARKING LOT AND TURNING TO THE RIGHT, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE HUB DETACHED FROM THE WHEEL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY SEPARATED FROM THE WHEEL AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. GERRY WOOD CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (525 JAKE ALEXANDER BLVD S, SALISBURY, NC 28147, (704) 508-4660) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V038000 (SUSPENSION). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 106,000.

2009 DODGE RAM 1500. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO LOOSE REAR AXLE PINION NUTS. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE FAILURE TO COME A SUDDEN STOP CAUSING THE DRIVERS' CHEST TO HIT THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER SIGNIFICANT CHEST PAINS. THE CONSUMER STATED FAILURE WAS IDENTICAL TO THE REAR AXLE RECALL. *JS *BF VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR SAFETY RECALL 13V038 (PINION NUT) IN JANUARY 2014. UPDATED 8/14/18*JB