2010 Dodge Ram problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (5) · Vehicle Speed Control (2) · Electrical System:ignition (2)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
21 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (5)
Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly 2010-12-24 · campaign 10V657000 · 15,271 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: 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.
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:power Steering Fluid 2010-12-07 · campaign 10V616000 · 62,166 vehicles
Defect: CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 DODGE RAM TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 2009 THROUGH OCTOBER 2010. SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINE AND A HYDROBOOST BRAKE SYSTEM MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH A POWER STEERING RESERVOIR CAP WITH EXCESSIVE VENT PRESSURE LEVELS THAT MAY RESULT IN BRAKE PEDALS THAT ARE SLOW TO RETURN.
Risk: BRAKE LIGHTS THAT ARE SLOW TO EXTINGUISH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR CAP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder 2010-07-07 · campaign 10V315000 · 20,626 vehicles
Defect: CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 LEFT HAND DRIVE JEEP LIBERTY, DODGE NITRO AND RAM 1500 TRUCK; RIGHT AND LEFT HAND DRIVE JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY FORMED MASTER CYLINDER TO HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (HCU) BRAKE TUBE ASSEMBLY END FLARE.
Risk: THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE TUBES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-853-1403.
Electrical System:ignition:module 2010-05-11 · campaign 10V200000 · 37,335 vehicles
Defect: CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER 300, DODGE CHALLENGER, CHARGER, JEEP COMMANDER, GRAND CHEROKEE AND DODGE RAM VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A WIRELESS IGNITION NODE (WIN) MODULE EXHIBITING A BINDING CONDITION OF THE SOLENOID LATCH.
Risk: THE RESULT OF THE DEFECT COULD LEAD TO A CONDITION WHERE THE KEY MAY BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH (WIN MODULE) PRIOR TO PLACING THE SHIFTER IN PARK. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE POTENTIAL FOR UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WIN MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2010-01-11 · campaign 10V009000 · 20,045 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (2)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly 2011-08-01 · CSN-L04 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dodge: see document search button for owner letter. vehicles may experience water ingression in outer tie rod ends. *pe
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System 2010-09-01 · CSN-K20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ram/dodge jeep service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. the engine water pump on certain vehicles may leak coolant. engine operation with a low coolant level could cause engine damage or low cabin heater output. csc letter was rec'd. *pe
What owners report
2024-11-14 · Electrical System“the contact owns a 2010 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with no warning light illuminated. the vehicle was able to restart however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch failed and needed to be replaced. the v…”
2023-02-09 · Power Train · 130,000 mi“the contact owns a 2010 ram 1500. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, there was a loud bang underneath the vehicle. the contact stated that the rear axle was completely locked in position, causing the rear wheels to start dragging while the contact was pulling to the side of the road. the vehicle was towed to a certified mec…”
2022-08-23 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“2010 dodge ram. consumer stated that the airbag did not deploy during collision.…”
2022-01-05 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel · 171,000 mi · 🔥 fire“the contact owned a 2010 ram 1500. the contact stated while approaching their parked vehicle, the contact noticed black smoke coming in from the inside of the vehicle. the contact open the front driver side door and noticed that the driver side door control panel and the front driver seat and floor panel had melted. the contact stated there was no …”
2021-12-20 · Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:u-Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle · 100,000 mi“the contact owns a 2010 ram 1500. the contact was driving for their local state vehicle inspection at 65 mph when an abnormal humming noise was coming from the rear exterior of the vehicle. no warning light illuminated. the contact drove to the local dealer who diagnosed the failure was related to the differential gear on the bearing, and that the …”
2021-06-24 · Electrical System:ignition · 200,000 mi · 🔥 fire“the contact owns a 2010 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated while exiting out of the vehicle they mistakenly noticed that they were able to take the key out of the ignition while the engine was still running. the contact stated the failure occurred several times but the last time the vehicle battery warning light illuminated. the contact was not abl…”
2021-06-17 · Electrical System:ignition · 109,000 mi“the contact owns a 2010 dodge ram. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the key fob released from the ignition without warning. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed the key fob released from the ignition while driving and reversing as the ignition module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the …”
2012-08-26 · Power Train · 28,500 mi“driveshaft disconnected/slipped out of rear diff (hanging down - still on truck) loss of power/had to coast to a safe area during coasting came to a sudden stop/something locked up in rear diff. *tr…”
2012-08-14 · Wheels · 4,000 mi“rear wheels locked up while driving...brought truck in and was told it was not an issue and nothing was wrong. *tr…”
2012-08-08 · Power Train · 36,250 mi“while traveling a local road at approximately 30 mph, the rear differential made a short term humming noise and then a grinding sound. rear differential locked up shearing the pinion shaft and allowing the driveshaft to drop free of the rear differential, hit the bottom of the truck several times and then drop to the ground. vehicle was towed to th…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.