2010 Dodge Ram 1500 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (194) · Engine (41) · Electrical System (32)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
354 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting 2018-03-08 · campaign 18V160000 · 218,617 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks currently, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Exposure to environmental conditions such as water mixed with road salt may cause the front fuel tank strap frame "T-Slot" bracket to corrode, p
Risk: If the fuel tank were to drop and contact the ground, a fuel leak may result. Additionally, in the event of a crash, the fuel tank may not remain secured to the vehicle, possibly causing a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence in an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will bolt a bracket reinforcement to the frame, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U04.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift 2017-12-20 · campaign 17V821000 · 1,482,874 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs, 2011-2017 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, 2009-2017 Ram 1500 and 2010-2017 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks, all equipped with a column shifter. Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may cause the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) pin to stick in the open position. With the pin in the op
Risk: Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, inspect the BTSI, and, as necessary, replace it, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T79.
Power Train:driveline:differential Unit 2013-02-06 · campaign 13V038000 · 278,674 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured from February 27, 2008, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through October 20, 2011; model year 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota trucks manufactured from February 27, 2007, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through September 30, 2011; model year 2009 Chrysler Aspen trucks manufactured from January 3, 2008, through December 18, 2008; and model year 2009 Dodge Durango trucks manufactured from Janua
Risk: If the rear axle pinion nut loosens, the axle can lock up and cause a loss of vehicle control and/or a vehicle crash with little warning.
Fix: On November 7, 2013 Chrysler notified owners that dealers would install a pinion nut retainer, free of charge. In July 2015, and under a consent order with NHTSA, the company agreed to offer owners three options for remedying their vehicles: perform the original remedy, offer to repurchase the vehicle at the fair market value plus 10%, or offer an additional incentive offer towards the purchase of a new Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, or Fiat vehicle. Chrysler will notify owners of the new recall option
Power Train:driveline:differential Unit 2012-10-02 · campaign 12V474000 · 44,300 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009-2010, Ram 1500 and Dodge Dakota trucks, manufactured from July 1, 2009, through November 30, 2009, because the rear axle pinion nut may loosen due to a lack of adhesive.
Risk: If the rear axle pinion nut loosens, the axle can lock up and cause a loss of vehicle control and/or a vehicle crash with little warning.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a pinion nut retainer, free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.
Service bulletins (217)
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.
Electrical System 2025-07-28 · 106241 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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Electrical System 2025-06-12 · 104974 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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Electrical System 2025-05-01 · 103774 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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Unknown Or Other 2024-12-05 · 25-009-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"dual evap system extreme duty vapor canister filter kit customers operating fleet or severe/extreme duty gasoline vehicles in continuous dusty driving conditions can plug the single oe filter system and may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination. upon further investigation the t
Power Train 2024-10-30 · 101232 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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Electrical System 2024-07-19 · S2408000078 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
replacement totally integrated power module (tipm) displays incorrect vehicle identification number (vin) current and active
Showing the 6 most recent of 217 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-19 · Suspension“i went to the car wash in the afternoon, i parked truck in driveway when i got home. ate lunch with my kids and went outside after and was enjoying the summer weather and unexpectedly my truck started rolling in the driveway and crashed into trees on my property. i got a stick stuck in my leg trying to get my truck out of the woods that became inf…”
2026-10-14 · Fuel/Propulsion System“recall compliance failure & recall reporting fraud by authorized dealer vehicle: dodge ram truck stellantis corporate case #: xxx/ xxx authorized dealership: the faricy boys chrysler jeep ([xxx]) safety defect & non-compliance description: on xxx, my vehicle was brought to an authorized mopar dealership (faricy chrysler jeep) to complete a mandator…”
2026-08-28 · Power Train · 262,420 mi“the contact owns a 2010 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driveshaft detached. no warning lights were illuminated. the contact received notification for nhtsa campaign number: 13v038000 (power train) however, the part to complete the recall repair was not yet available. the vehicle was towed to a dealer, …”
2025-11-18 · Power Train“during unrelated work, a mechanic discovered the retaining ring for recall n08 (rear axle pinion nut) was not installed and the pinion nut was loose enough to turn by hand. he stated the recall had either been performed incorrectly or not at all, and that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. the recall shows “completed” in 2013, but the defect is still…”
2025-11-05 · Engine“was just driving and the engine shut off and a check engine light came on and won’t start again believe timing chain failed …”
2025-09-15 · Power Train“2010 dodge ram 1500 truck purchased used late may 2025 with 57000 miles. late august 2025 with 60000 miles rear axle fell off when driving on freeway at 60 miles per hour. very serious accident was narrowly avoided as could not steer vehicle.truck was serviced at dealership for recall of a pinion nut coming loose at 36107 miles in september 2013. p…”
2025-08-29 · Wheels“me and my husband were driving down the road to go see a friend and all of a sudden the wheel hub assembly broke in half causing us to have to slam on our brakes and keep from crashing. the wheel almost ended up under our truck making the truck look like it was kachowing like lightening mcqueen from the movie cars…”
2025-06-26 · Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer · 228,863 mi“odometer fraud. the contact purchased a 2010 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that while attempting to obtain an auto warranty from car shield, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. the vehicle was a dealer sale. at the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 125,526 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the …”
2025-05-28 · Unknown Or Other · 💥 crash“i was driving to work on [xxx] when my rear end locked up and i slid sideways down [xxx]. i was going slower than normal due to slippery road conditions. the mechanic told me it was the pinion nut that froze up and locked up the gears and snapped the drive shaft. if it had been clear roads the truck probably would have flipped over. information re…”
2025-04-25 · Fuel/Propulsion System“took the vehicle to the dealer on 2/27/25 on invoice # chcs169951 and they have refused to fix the issue. i was given a proof of correction paper without doing any or the work and told that they are no responsible to fix the issue because it is an older vehicle. i have been trying to register the vehicle but am unable to because it will not pass t…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.