2010 Dodge Ram 2500 problems
Owners have filed 309 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Dodge Ram 2500. Steering is the most reported problem area, at 50% of complaints. After that come suspension (10%) and engine (8%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 309 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Steering 50% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 11 and 6
- Injuries and deaths
- 9 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 42,000 miles 193 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 54 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 33 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 27 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 27 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 12 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 12 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 6 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 9 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 4 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 6 |
What the data shows
Among the 193 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 42,000 miles. For steering specifically, the median reported mileage is about 39,000 miles (74 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 11 complaints mention a crash; 6 complaints mention a fire; 9 injuries reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2010 ranks 7th most-complained-about out of 21 model years of the Dodge Ram 2500 with enough data (259 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 4 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
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 exhaust fumes entered the vehicle through the cab and could cause health complications. Whenever the fumes were present, the check engine warning light would illuminate. The delaer inspected the vehicle and reprogrammed and replaced the o2 censor since it had failed. After the repairs, the contact continued to smell the fumes. The manufacturer was notified of the failure; however, did not offer any assistance.
From statement of operator "while performing road maintenance activities I was driving up a grade at low speed while in four wheel drive and in low gear. The first indication of a problem was a sudden burst of smoke from under the hood accompanied by the engine oil light coming on. I tripped the hood release, went to the front of the vehicle to open the hood. The smoke from the engine compartment prevented me from safely locating the hood release.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 5,000 and the current mileage was 28,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge ram 2500. The contact attempted to have the vehicle repaired under NHTSA campaign number 13v529000 (steering). The contact was informed that the parts for the recall remedy were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to perform the recall repair. The vehicle had not experienced a failure. Updated 8/19/14