repaired · 2020 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle…
2010 Dodge RAM 3500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 150 owner complaints about the 2010 Dodge RAM 3500, most often about the steering. It is covered by 9 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-352 the manufacturer reports only 34% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 18, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 Dodge RAM 3500 has problems
150 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
92Steering2 crash/fire/injury
23Suspension
17Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
17Engine4 crash/fire/injury
10Fuel/propulsion system
8Power train
7Fuel system, diesel
7Service brakes
6Engine and engine cooling
199 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 92 | 2 |
| Suspension | 23 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 17 | 3 |
| Engine | 17 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 10 | 1 |
| Power train | 8 | 1 |
| Fuel system, diesel | 7 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 6 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 19 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
9 recalls
2010 Dodge RAM 3500 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 · 2019 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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…
repaired · 2018 Q2
Driver side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other…
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repaired · 2018 Q2
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Risk. If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or…
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?
50kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 56 steering complaints. 86% were reported before 100,000 miles.
16under 30k miles48under 100k miles8100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2010 vs. every other RAM 3500 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 3500 median. How we score
'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
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2010 Dodge RAM 3500, and the recalls they led to.
- Electrical overstressLed to recall 20V-024
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What RAM 3500 owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Fobik key ignition vibrates causing switching from (RUN) position to (ACC) position, shutting off the engine and making it almost impossible to steer a 3000kg machine without power steering increasing the risk for accidents.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION MODULE SOLENOID MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED THE KEY TO FALL OUT OF THE IGNITION WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING WOULD NOT LOCK WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. GREEN DODGE (3801 WABASH AVE,…
TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY BETWEEN 60 TO 70 MILES AN HOUR DRIVING OVER A ROUGH PART OF ROAD, POT WHOLE, OR BUMP THE FRONT TIRES START WOBBLING SEVERELY CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE UNTIL I REDUCE SPEED TO 40 MILES OR UNDER THEN I'M ABLE TO STEER OFF TO SIDE OF ROAD. HAVE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP…
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