2010 Dodge Ram 2500 engine problems
26 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2010 Dodge Ram 2500, which is 8% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 26 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 46,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 46,000 miles, and 61% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2010 ram 2500. While driving approximately 60 MPH, smoke suddenly appeared under the hood. After stopping the vehicle, the contact noticed flames coming from the engine compartment through the wheel well of the vehicle. The fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the flames. The vehicle was destroyed and towed from the scene. A fire report was filed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The dealer was not contacted.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000.
Other problems reported for the 2010 Dodge Ram 2500
- Steering 154 complaints
- Suspension 32 complaints
- Electrical system 22 complaints