2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular Cab 4X4 User Reviews

Pros

Smooth strong transmission, suspension, durability

Cons

none

Purchased As New

our company has 20 of these trucks and they get BEAT on everyday on the job site. Always being worked very hard. We tow more than what Dodge says the tow ratings are. Very strong frame. Some of our old Dodges have over 500K on them, gas and diesel.

Pros

Transmission, power, handling, towing

Cons

none

Purchased As Used

I have a foot for speed! After blowing many trannys in my Fords and Chevys, I went somewhere else for a truck. Dodge is where I went. Cant go toyota because the Tundra has a weak frame and reliability issues. This Dodge has been perfect! Shifts smooth and the Transmission has lasted 100,000 miles even with me stomping on it every single day in and day out. I have the 2005 Ram. Its been great!...read morehide

Pros

Comfort, noise level, integrated MP3, NAV, Stereo. Power and handling. Comfy seats, stylish interior

Cons

Needs standard splash guards, locking tailgate, step bars, 32 gallon tank. Fuel economy is average

Purchased As New

I drove every full size truck on the market and traded in a Titan that I drove for 5 years. The Ram has the most comfortable ride of them all and I believe looks as good or better than most. The integrated Nav, MP3, and stereo are awesome and sounds great. Bucket seats are really comfortable, but needs an arm rest for the driver instead of just resting on the console.
Mine is the Laramie with the center console and I think this has the best looking interior and instrumentation on the market. Rear seats are heated which my girls really enjoy.
What sold me on the Ram is the way it handles. I have owned full size trucks for years and my last two have been a Titan and a Tundra. The Ram handles like no other full size out there. The power is unbelievable, but it is coupled with nimble steering, road and bump dampening suspension and nearly zero road noise. It really is a pleasure to drive.
One note on the cylinder management that Chrysler utilizes to shut down 4 of the cylinders when cruising under low power. It switches without the driver knowing, unlike the GM products which is not only apparent when it happens, it is annoying. Sorry Howie, the Ram beats the Chevy and GMC in every category that is important to me and the mileage comes out the same.
Before you buy a full size, drive the Ram. It is far different from previous model years....read morehide

Pros

Great Truck to look at...POOR mileage and high ins. rates, though.

Cons

/Always remember that on Dodge trucks, esp. the 4x 4's, the transmissions are WEAK!

Scheduled servicing of the automatic transmissions are alot more frequent..transmission is the weak point on this vehicle. Always has been! But, I love the way they look!