2010 Dodge Ram 1500 engine problems
75 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2010 Dodge Ram 1500, which is 12% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 75 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 86,000 miles 56 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 12 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 9 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 8 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Of the 56 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 86,000 miles, and 23% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, the vehicle failed to respond to acceleration attempts without warning. In addition, smoke was seen coming from under the hood area. The contact later discovered that the engine had caught on fire. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not inspected to determine the cause of the failure nor was it repaired. The failure mileage was 62,000.
Truck has shut off at lower speeds while turning twice in 30 days. Very scary and serious potential for accident. Truck has 114k miles
Other problems reported for the 2010 Dodge Ram 1500
- Drivetrain & axles 229 complaints
- Electrical system 71 complaints
- Steering 41 complaints
- Fuel system 39 complaints
- Suspension 29 complaints
- Body & structure 26 complaints
- Brakes 16 complaints