2010 Dodge Ram 2500 steering problems
154 complaints about steering have been filed for the 2010 Dodge Ram 2500, which is 50% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 154 50% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 39,000 miles 74 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 21 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 16 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 13 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 13 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 74 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 39,000 miles, and 68% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ram 2500. The contact stated that power steering pump cap did not vent properly and as the contact attempted to check the steering fluid, not realizing that the power steering fluid was under pressure, the fluid exploded and burned the contact's right hand and neck. The burns were second degree. The contact stated that if he did not have sunglasses on, he would have sustained more severe injuries. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.
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
Other problems reported for the 2010 Dodge Ram 2500
- Suspension 32 complaints
- Engine 26 complaints
- Electrical system 22 complaints