2010 Dodge Ram 1500 electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 71 complaints for the 2010 Dodge Ram 1500, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 71 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 87,000 miles 57 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 10 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 11 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 9 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 6 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 4 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 57 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 87,000 miles, and 30% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2010 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into a tree and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the anti-lock warning light illuminated. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle but the ignition switch did not move from the on position until after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wireless ignition node module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Other problems reported for the 2010 Dodge Ram 1500
- Drivetrain & axles 229 complaints
- Engine 75 complaints
- Steering 41 complaints
- Fuel system 39 complaints
- Suspension 29 complaints
- Body & structure 26 complaints
- Brakes 16 complaints