2010 Dodge Ram 1500 drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 229 complaints for the 2010 Dodge Ram 1500, 36% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 229 36% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 60,000 miles 149 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 12 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 34 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 33 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 27 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 14 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 15 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 8 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 149 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 60,000 miles, and 50% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 12 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle abnormally pulled to the right. As a result, the contact crashed into a tree. The contact sustained injuries to the back and neck. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact had also received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13v038000 (power train) but had not taken the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem.
Saturday, june 1, 2013 I noticed a humming noise coming from the undercarriage upon braking and/or letting off the accelerator. The noise continued to get louder throughout my drive until I decided to pull over and inspect for a problem. I looked underneath the truck and at all 4 wheels and couldn't find the problem area. Upon leaving the parking lot I pulled back onto the freeway access road and reached 40 MPH. I began to yield to exiting traffic and started slowing down.
Other problems reported for the 2010 Dodge Ram 1500
- Engine 75 complaints
- Electrical system 71 complaints
- Steering 41 complaints
- Fuel system 39 complaints
- Suspension 29 complaints
- Body & structure 26 complaints
- Brakes 16 complaints