NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling: Exhaust System: Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe Problems

2.2

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
70,250 miles

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2009 Dodge Ram 1500 exhaust system problems

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2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Owner Comments

problem #4

Mar 012009

Ram 1500

  • 167,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500. When the vehicle was started, the contact heard a loud abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the exhaust manifold failed. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 167,000.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

problem #3

May 042015

Ram 1500

  • 83,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the bolts on the exhaust manifold fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,000.

- Stone Mountain, GA, USA

problem #2

Jun 032013

Ram 1500 4WD 8-cyl

  • miles
2009 Dodge Ram 1500. Consumer writes in regards to engine tic/ manifold exhaust leak recall. The consumer stated a recall was issued by Chrysler for the exact same issue he experienced with his vehicle. However, when he called his local dealer, he was informed his vehicle was not included, even though his vehicle had the same engine and fell under the same year, in which the problem existed.

- Woodbridge, VA, USA

problem #1

May 152012

Ram 1500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 31,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, there was a clicking noise coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they stated that it was the exhaust manifold bolts that were fractured and causing the noise. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 31,000.

- Virginia Beach , VA, USA

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