2010 Ram 2500 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2010 Ram 2500.

20092013
Complaints
309
Crashes
11
Fires
6
Injuries
9
Fatalities
Recalls
5

Worst 2010 Ram 2500 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1147 complaints

STEERING

Avg mileage:48,219 mi
Crash-related:5
#230 complaints

SUSPENSION

Avg mileage:45,299 mi
Crash-related:3
#320 complaints

ENGINE

Avg mileage:66,681 mi
Fires:3
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Ram 2500.

STEERING
147
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
48,219
SUSPENSION
30
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
45,299
ENGINE
20
complaints
Crashes
Fires
3
Avg Miles
66,681
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
19
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
117,849
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
73,195
POWER TRAIN
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
99,727
WHEELS
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
17,876
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
74,025
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
31,376
TIRES
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
23,250
SERVICE BRAKES
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
33,585
STRUCTURE
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
70,617
STRUCTURE:BODY
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
59,354
AIR BAGS
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
96,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
172,924
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
90,517
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
16,338
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
25,750
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
140,000
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
100,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
12
SUSPENSION:FRONT
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
22,975
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
56,000
VISIBILITY/WIPER
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
81,500
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
1,300
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
219,000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
72,000

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Recalls for 2010 Ram 2500

5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,628,037 vehicles.

17V821000POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
~1,482,874 affected

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.

14V635000FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
~315,325 affected

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured March 27, 2009, to September 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the electrical connectors of the diesel fuel heater may overheat.

14V635000ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
~315,325 affected

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured March 27, 2009, to September 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the electrical connectors of the diesel fuel heater may overheat.

13V529000STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
~271,733 affected

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 RAM 2500 4X4 and 3500 4X4 trucks, 2008-2012 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis, and model year 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4. The left tie rod assembly may break.

11V350000STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
~242,780 affected

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 2500/3500 4X4, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH MARCH 28, 2011; MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 3500 CAB CHASSIS 4X2, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH MARCH 28, 2011; AND MODEL YEAR 2008 DODGE RAM 1500 MEGA CAB 4X4, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH AUGUST 15, 2008, BECAUSE THE LEFT TIE ROD BALL STUD MAY FRACTURE. THIS CONDITION TENDS TO OCCUR DURING LOW SPEED PARKING LOT TYPE MANEUVERS WHEN THE CUSTOMER IS MAKING A TIGHT TURN. ADDITIONALLY, MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 DODGE RAM 2500/3500 VEHICLES MAY HAVE RECEIVED THE AFFECTED TIE ROD ASSEMBLY AS A REPLACEMENT PART DURING NORMAL SERVICE.

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