2009 Dodge Ram Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 2009 Dodge Ram, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	2009 -
Price :	MSRP: $21,270-43,240 Invoice: $18,970-37,980
Introduced At :	2008 North American International Auto Show

Performance

Coefficient of Drag :	.422

Engine & Transmission

V 6 90-degree
Displacement :	3700 cc \| 225.8 cu in. \| 3.7 L.
Power :	215 HP (158.24 KW) @ 5200 RPM
Torque :	235 Ft-Lbs (319 NM) @ 4000 RPM
Bore :	3.7 in \| 93 mm.
Stroke :	3.6 in \| 91 mm.
Compression :	9.7:1
Valvetrain :	12 SOHC (2 valves per cylinder)
Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection
Redline :	6000 RPM

V 8 90-degree \| 4.7-LITER MAGNUM
Displacement :	4700 cc \| 286.8 cu in. \| 4.7 L.
Power :	310 HP (228.16 KW) @ 5650 RPM
Torque :	330 Ft-Lbs (447 NM) @ 3950 RPM
Bore :	3.7 in \| 93 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Compression :	9.0:1
Valvetrain :	16 SOHC (2 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum Alloy
Redline :	6000 RPM

V 8 90-degree
Displacement :	5700 cc \| 347.8 cu in. \| 5.7 L.
Power :	380 HP (279.68 KW) @ 5400 RPM
Torque :	404 Ft-Lbs (548 NM) @ 4800 RPM
Bore :	3.9 in \| 100 mm.
Stroke :	3.6 in \| 91 mm.
Compression :	9.6:1
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection
Redline :	5800 RPM

Transmission:
6 Manual , 4 Automatic 45RFE , 5 Automatic 45RFE

Handling

Recall

Component	VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER LLC
NHTSA Campaign ID	09E009000
Summary	CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 1,364 WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULES, P/N 55077098AJ, SOLD DURING THE 2008 AND 2009 CALENDAR YEAR FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT ON MY 2002-2009 DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS. THESE WIPER MODULE ASSEMBLIES MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO WATER INTRUSION THAT COULD RESULT IN PARTIAL OR COMPLETE LOSS OF WINDSHIELD WIPER CAPABILITY.
Consequence	WHEN THE WIPER SYSTEM FAILS, THE OPERATOR WILL HAVE REDUCED VISIBILITY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MODULE ASSEMBLIES WITH VENTED WIPER MOTOR HOUSINGS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Notes	CHRYSLER'S RECALL NO. J11.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Component	STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Mfr Report Date	20070801
NHTSA Campaign ID	10V657000
Summary	CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 4500 AND 5500 VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A WEAKENING AND FRACTURE OF THE LEFT BALL STUD ON THE TIE ROD RESULTING IN THE POTENTIAL LOSS OF STEERING.
Consequence	LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy	CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LEFT OUTER TIE ROD FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 7, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Notes	CHRYSLER SAFETY RECALL NO. K28.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Component	EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER LLC
Mfr Report Date	20080402
NHTSA Campaign ID	09V158000
Summary	CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 36,793 MY 2009 DODGE RAM LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL (MTC) ONLY. THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMED INTO THE HEATING VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING MODULE MAY CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING FUNCTIONS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Consequence	THIS CAN DECREASE THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS AND RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE HVAC MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 3, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-835-1403.
Notes	CHRYSLER RECALL NO. J12. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Component	VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER LLC
Mfr Report Date	20080414
NHTSA Campaign ID	09V084000
Summary	CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 65,896 MY 2008-2009 LIGHT AND HEAVY DUTY DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE MOTOR ASSEMBLY MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO WATER INTRUSION THAT COULD RESULT IN PARTIAL OR COMPLETE LOSS OF WINDSHIELD WIPING CAPABILITY.
Consequence	WHEN THE WIPER SYSTEM FAILS, THE OPERATOR WILL HAVE REDUCED VISIBILITY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MODULE ASSEMBLIES WITH VENTED WIPER MOTOR HOUSINGS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 17, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Notes	CHRYSLER RECALL NO. J10.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Component	POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER LLC
Mfr Report Date	20080822
NHTSA Campaign ID	09V078000
Summary	CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 504 MY 2009 DODGE RAM 2500/3500 PICKUP TRUCKS HEAVY DUTY CAB CHASSIS WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND POWER ADJUSTABLE PEDAL PACKAGE. THE CLUTCH PEDAL CONNECTING ROD TO THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER MAY SEPARATE FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER. THIS MAY NOT ALLOW DISENGAGEMENT OF THE CLUTCH WHEN THE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT.
Consequence	INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE AND ENGINE STALLING MAY OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Notes	CHRYSLER RECALL NO. J08.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Mfr Report Date	20090817
NHTSA Campaign ID	10V009000
Summary	CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING; DODGE AVENGER AND NITRO; JEEP LIBERTY, COMMANDER AND GRAND CHEROKEE; AND MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 DODGE RAM TRUCK. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY FORMED OR MISSING BRAKE BOOSTER INPUT ROD RETAINING CLIP.
Consequence	THIS COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy	CHRYSLER WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE BOOSTER INPUT ROD RETAINING CLIP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Notes	CHRYSLER'S SAFETY CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS J37.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023

2009 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$39,423
Avg. Home :	$232,880
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$2.73
Avg. Stamp :	$0

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Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2009 Dodge Ram? A: The 2009 Dodge Ram was a Truck.

Q: How much did the 2009 Dodge Ram cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2009 Dodge Ram had an MSRP of $21,270 - $$43,240 (USD).

Q: What engines did the 2009 Dodge Ram have? A: The 2009 Dodge Ram had the following engine options: V 6 (3700 cc | 225.8 cu in. | 3.7 L.) with 215 HP (158.24 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 235 Ft-Lbs (319 NM) @ 4000 RPM

V 8 (4700 cc | 286.8 cu in. | 4.7 L.) with 310 HP (228.16 KW) @ 5650 RPM and 330 Ft-Lbs (447 NM) @ 3950 RPM

V 8 (5700 cc | 347.8 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 380 HP (279.68 KW) @ 5400 RPM and 404 Ft-Lbs (548 NM) @ 4800 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 2009 Dodge Ram have? A: The 2009 Dodge Ram had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Manual, 4 speed Automatic 45RFE, 5 speed Automatic 45RFE.