repaired · 2019 Q4
Lever and linkage: column shift
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…
2010 Dodge RAM 2500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 236 owner complaints about the 2010 Dodge RAM 2500, most often about the steering. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 13V-529 the manufacturer reports only 58% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 22, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 Dodge RAM 2500 has problems
236 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
152Steering6 crash/fire/injury
32Suspension3 crash/fire/injury
22Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
20Engine3 crash/fire/injury
13Power train
9Wheels
8Fuel/propulsion system
7Structure
6Engine and engine cooling
239 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 152 | 6 |
| Suspension | 32 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 22 | 2 |
| Engine | 20 | 3 |
| Power train | 13 | 4 |
| Wheels | 9 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 8 | 0 |
| Structure | 7 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 6 | 1 |
| 9 other systems | 23 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2010 Dodge RAM 2500 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2016 Q3
Engine: diesel
Risk. If the connectors overheat, the fuel heater may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2015 Q1
Linkages: tie rod assembly
Risk. A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Linkages: tie rod assembly
Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN THE POTENTIAL LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL STABILITY IN THE LEFT HAND FRONT WHEEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.
Mileage at failure
When do steering problems start?
39kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 73 steering complaints. 92% were reported before 100,000 miles.
30under 30k miles67under 100k miles6100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2010 vs. every other RAM 2500 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the RAM 2500 median. How we score
'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2010 Dodge RAM 2500 safety ratings
2010 Dodge Ram 2500 Extended Cab w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 3 stars (23.7% risk)
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2010 Dodge RAM 2500, and the recalls they led to.
- Electrical overstressLed to recall 20V-024
In owners' words
What RAM 2500 owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
This is the 3rd time this happened to me. The first time I was driving around 55 and the truck started to shake so bad I could not actually hold onto the steering wheel, and I made it to the side of the road. I thought was a flat tire and I pulled over to find nothing wrong. The second was bad as…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT POWER STEERING PUMP CAP DID NOT VENT PROPERLY AND AS THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO CHECK THE STEERING FLUID, NOT REALIZING THAT THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS UNDER PRESSURE, THE FLUID EXPLODED AND BURNED THE CONTACT'S RIGHT HAND AND NECK. THE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE RODE OVER A BUMP IN THE ROADWAY AND EXPERIENCED THE DEATH WOBBLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SEVERAL INDEPENDENT MECHANICS DUE TO THE FAILURE TO BE DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE…
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