2010 Dodge RAM Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RAM years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 12th of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Dodge RAM. That ranks 12th out of 17 RAM model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (7 complaints, 26%), typically at around 22,300 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 27owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 Dodge RAM problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 7 | 26% | 22,300 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 22% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 15% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 7% | 16,548 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 7% | 17,650 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 4% | 32,300 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 4% | 10,025 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 4% | 2,209 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 4% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 4% | 13,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 4% | 400 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 4% | 4,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Dodge RAM recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Problem: 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
Problem: 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
Problem: 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
Problem: 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
Problem: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Outer Tie Rod Failure (PE11009) — opened Apr 4, 2011, closed Feb 6, 2012, led to recall 11V350000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
2010 dodge ram. Consumer stated that the airbag did not deploy during collision.
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…
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…
Other Dodge RAM years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 RAM | 0 | 4 |
| 2010 | 27 | 5 |
| 2009 RAM | 9 | 5 |
| 2008 RAM | 25 | 2 |
| 2007 RAM | 17 | 1 |
| 2006 RAM | 25 | 0 |
| 2005 RAM | 40 | 0 |
| 2004 RAM | 58 | 1 |
| 2003 RAM | 53 | 2 |
| 2002 RAM | 116 | 2 |
| 2001 RAM | 318 | 9 |
| 2000 RAM | 147 | 6 |
| 1999 RAM | 366 | 9 |
| 1998 RAM | 483 | 13 |
| 1997 RAM | 398 | 7 |
| 1996 RAM | 625 | 10 |
| 1995 RAM | 611 | 12 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Dodge RAM?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, air bags problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Dodge RAM?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2010 Dodge RAM a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RAM model years, the 2010 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.