Worst 2010 Ram 1500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
POWER TRAIN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ENGINE
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Ram 1500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 216 | 12 | 1 | 68,262 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 65 | 1 | 1 | 86,889 mi | |
| ENGINE | 61 | — | 3 | 97,627 mi | |
| STEERING | 40 | 1 | — | 92,085 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 28 | 2 | 1 | 87,063 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 27 | — | — | 85,259 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 26 | — | — | 87,274 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 19 | 1 | 1 | 66,933 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 13 | 5 | — | 63,128 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 13 | — | — | 58,915 mi | |
| WHEELS | 11 | 1 | — | 123,460 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 10 | — | — | 69,936 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 9 | 1 | — | 36,883 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 8 | — | — | 52,969 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 7 | — | — | 25,736 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 6 | — | — | 41,180 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 5 | — | — | 116,075 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 5 | — | — | 71,416 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | 70,045 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 4 | 1 | — | 53,164 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 4 | — | — | 130,817 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 3 | — | — | 74,000 mi | |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 3 | 1 | — | 38,819 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 3 | 1 | — | 17,500 mi | |
| CHILD SEAT:TETHER: STRAP/WEBBING | 2 | — | — | 28,400 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 2 | 1 | — | 58,400 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER | 2 | — | — | 264,932 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | 124,175 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | 2 | — | — | 1,650 mi |
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Recalls for 2010 Ram 1500
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,024,465 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks currently, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Exposure to environmental conditions such as water mixed with road salt may cause the front fuel tank strap frame "T-Slot" bracket to corrode, possibly causing the fuel tank to drop and make contact with the ground.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs, 2011-2017 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, 2009-2017 Ram 1500 and 2010-2017 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks, all equipped with a column shifter. Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may cause the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) pin to stick in the open position. With the pin in the open position, the transmission can be shifted out of PARK into any gear without pushing the brake pedal or having the key in the ignition.
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured from February 27, 2008, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through October 20, 2011; model year 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota trucks manufactured from February 27, 2007, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through September 30, 2011; model year 2009 Chrysler Aspen trucks manufactured from January 3, 2008, through December 18, 2008; and model year 2009 Dodge Durango trucks manufactured from January 3, 2008, through December 18, 2008. The rear axle pinion nut may loosen due to an undersized pinion spline that can allow relative motion between the nut and companion flange.
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009-2010, Ram 1500 and Dodge Dakota trucks, manufactured from July 1, 2009, through November 30, 2009, because the rear axle pinion nut may loosen due to a lack of adhesive.
Other Ram 1500 Years
Wider context: See the full Ram 1500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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