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Linkages: tie rod assembly
Risk. LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
2010 Dodge RAMProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 27 owner complaints about the 2010 Dodge RAM, most often about the power train. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 14, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 Dodge RAM has problems
27 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
7Power train1 crash/fire/injury
6Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
4Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
2Fuel system, gasoline
2Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
1Steering
1Structure
1Suspension
1Tires
66 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 7 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 2 |
| Air bags | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 6 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2010 Dodge RAM 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.
no report yet
Hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid
Risk. BRAKE LIGHTS THAT ARE SLOW TO EXTINGUISH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Foundation components: master cylinder
Risk. THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Ignition: module
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.
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Service brakes, hydraulic
Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING WHICH COULD CAUSE 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.
Best & worst years
2010 vs. every other RAM 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 median. How we score
'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2010 Dodge RAM, and the recalls they led to.
- Outer Tie Rod FailureLed to recall 11V-350
In owners' words
What RAM owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
DRIVESHAFT DISCONNECTED/SLIPPED OUT OF REAR DIFF (HANGING DOWN - STILL ON TRUCK) LOSS OF POWER/HAD TO COAST TO A SAFE AREA DURING COASTING CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP/SOMETHING LOCKED UP IN REAR DIFF. *TR
WHILE TRAVELING A LOCAL ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL MADE A SHORT TERM HUMMING NOISE AND THEN A GRINDING SOUND. REAR DIFFERENTIAL LOCKED UP SHEARING THE PINION SHAFT AND ALLOWING THE DRIVESHAFT TO DROP FREE OF THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL, HIT THE BOTTOM OF THE TRUCK SEVERAL TIMES…
Own a 2010 RAM?
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