2010 Dodge RAM 1500 Engine Problems
Owners have filed 61 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2010 Dodge RAM 1500, 13% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 86,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “exhaust manifold” (25% of reports).
- 61engine complaints
- 86,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 52%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Exhaust manifold: mentioned in 15 of 61 complaints (25%)
- Ticking noise: mentioned in 6 of 61 complaints (10%)
- Chrysler jeep: mentioned in 5 of 61 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 45 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 61 complaints, 3 a fire.
Dodge RAM 1500 engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 RAM 1500 | 163 | 23% | 83,000 |
| 2011 RAM 1500 | 151 | 22% | 100,000 |
| 2010 RAM 1500 | 61 | 13% | 86,000 |
| 2009 RAM 1500 | 50 | 7% | 80,000 |
| 2008 RAM 1500 | 35 | 6% | 79,730 |
| 2007 RAM 1500 | 35 | 7% | 110,000 |
| 2006 RAM 1500 | 33 | 4% | 95,000 |
| 2005 RAM 1500 | 76 | 6% | 87,897 |
| 2004 RAM 1500 | 74 | 7% | 110,000 |
| 2003 RAM 1500 | 21 | 2% | 132,850 |
| 2002 RAM 1500 | 22 | 3% | 116,500 |
| 2001 RAM 1500 | 5 | 0% | 171,000 |
| 2000 RAM 1500 | 3 | 1% | 108,000 |
| 1999 RAM 1500 | 4 | 1% | 119,430 |
| 1998 RAM 1500 | 1 | 0% | 202,156 |
| 1997 RAM 1500 | 3 | 1% | 225,000 |
| 1996 RAM 1500 | 2 | 1% | 123,000 |
| 1995 RAM 1500 | 1 | 0% | 200,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the 2010 Dodge RAM 1500. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Was just driving and the engine shut off and a check engine light came on and wonât start again believe timing chain failed
My husband was driving about 20mls per hrs when our truck cought fire the whole front of our truct cought fire. The front mirror and everything if distroit due to the fire .
This incident has happened several times while driving on the road. When driving at slow speeds, approaching a red light, or slowing down to make a left or right turn, the vehicle shuts off without warning. The power steering and brakes stop working, making the car hard to handle. I have to put it…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2010 Dodge RAM 1500s have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 61 owner complaints about engine for the 2010 Dodge RAM 1500 (13% of the 486 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Dodge RAM 1500 engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 86,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2010 Dodge RAM 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “exhaust manifold”, in 15 of 61 complaints, followed by “ticking noise” (6).
Other 2010 Dodge RAM 1500 problems
See all 2010 Dodge RAM 1500 problems or engine problems across all RAM 1500 years.