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2010 Dodge Ram 3500 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 150 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, most often about the steering (61% of complaints, typically around 51,500 miles). It is 9th of 13 Ram 3500 model years by number of complaints and has 9 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory4 recalls for this car came with a do-not-drive warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 problems
Steering
92 complaints · 61%Half of these problems showed up before 51,500 miles. Parts named most often: linkages, hydraulic power assist.
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH over a road bump, the front end of the vehicle shook abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the steering stabilizer, tie rod and the ball joints. The failure recurred. The failure was reported to the…
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the front end of the vehicle seized and the contact lost control and struck a curb. There were no warning indicators illuminated at the time of the failure. The failure occurred once. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed…
Suspension
23 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 49,000 miles. Parts named most often: front.
Tl contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle jerked violently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer four times. The technician diagnosed that the track bar, upper tie rods, upper control arms and the left lower and upper ball joints needed to be replaced. The vehicle…
The contact owns a 2010 Ram 3500. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle veered from left to right without warning and shook continuously. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 13v529000 (steering); however, the remedy failed to…
Engine
22 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 70,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that the ignition module solenoid malfunctioned and caused the key to fall out of the ignition while the vehicle was in motion. In addition, the steering would not lock when the vehicle was parked. Green Dodge (3801 wabash ave, springfield, il 62711, ([phone])…
Vehicle sudden shutdown with burnt electrical odor being emitted from under the hood. Smoke/fire from fuse panel (computer module) continued until batteries were disconnected. Same failure occurred while vehicle was parked approximately 2 years ago requiring replacement of effected components. Again, smoke evolving…
Fuel system
18 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 35,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who diagnosed that the high pressure fuel sensor was leaking. As a result, the fuel pressure rail assembly had to be replaced in order to remedy…
While traveling on the highway at approximately 75 MPH with a load in the bed of the truck and towing a trailer, the vehicle engine stopped, eliminating power steering and power brakes. Afte having the vehicle towed to the dealer for diagnosis, it was determined that the cp$ high pressure fuel pump had discintegrated.
Electrical
17 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 137,500 miles. Parts named most often: integrated trailer brake control, ignition.
When I'm driving on the highway the truck just shuts me, no matter what the speed, this situation happened to me on more than one occasion, to be accurate more than 10 times.when this happens I try to start the truck and I have to try many times but it is not easy to me, I worry about this, because the last two time…
While driving at posted speed in houston traffic the engine quit running, causing a loss of steering,I was able to clear traffic and coast to the shoulder, after putting the vehicle in park the engine restarted and I continued on. I reported this incident to martin chrysler Dodge in cleveland tx. I asked the service…
Transmission
8 complaints · 5%Tl contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. While driving approximately 45 MPH the 4 wheel drive low light illuminated on the dashboard. He continued to drive until finally parking the vehicle. Upon restart the light momentarily did not illuminate until he began driving again. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer…
When starting engine and depressing brake pedal moving shift lever to park or drive the engine and transmission lockup. If brake is firmly applied the engine will stall immediately when after staring. If brake is not held firmly the vehicle launches immediately. That what happened the second time it happened and I ran…
Brakes
8 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 45,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
The truck had a gooseneck flatbed 30ft trailer attached to the Dodge ram with a john deere tractor loaded on top of the trailer. The vehicle was running and in park on a slight downhill. The trailer was prepared with the ramps down for the tractor to be backed off. Upon backing the tractor off of the trailer, when the…
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH he heard a loud noise near the front driver's wheel. The contact was able to drive his vehicle home. He inspected the vehicle, there was a crack on the front driver's side rotator and the caliper failed. The vehicle was not…
Wheels and tires
7 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 28,000 miles. Parts named most often: pressure monitoring and regulating systems.
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. While driving approximately 60 MPH in the left lane, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the front tires. The front driver's side tire blew out and, while coasting over to the side of the road, the suspension became damaged from the failure. The vehicle was taken to…
On march 19 2012 while coming home from a trip and only about 30 miles from home, we had a sudden blowout on the front right of our 2010 Dodge ram diesel dually. The tire tread literally had peeled away from the tire. My husband was able to maintain control of the truck and bring US to a safe stop. The blow out…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2010 Dodge Ram 3500 recalls
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began february 4, 2019. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is v01.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US llc) is recalling certain 2010 dodge ram 3500, ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 dodge dakota, 2010-2014 dodge challenger, 2010-2015 dodge challenger, chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 jeep wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began february 28, 2018. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is u03.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US llc) is recalling certain 2009-2013 jeep wrangler, chrysler 300, dodge challenger and dodge charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 dodge dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. Virgin islands or "zone a." additionally, chrysler is recalling certain 2009-2010 ram 4500 cab chassis, ram 5500 cab chassis, ram 3500 cab chassis, jeep wrangler, chrysler 300, dodge dakota, dodge challenger, and dodge charger vehicles ever registered in the states of arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia, and west virginia or "zone
Transmission: column shift
Risk: Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, inspect the btsi, and, as necessary, replace it, free of charge. The recall began february 26, 2018. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is t79.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US llc) is recalling certain 2016-2017 ram 3500 cab chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) of less than 10,000 lbs, 2011-2017 ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 cab chassis vehicles, 2009-2017 ram 1500 and 2010-2017 ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks, all equipped with a column shifter. Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in park may cause the brake transmission shift interlock (btsi) pin to stick in the open position. With the pin in the open position, the transmission can be shifted out of park into any gear without pushing the brake pedal or having the key in the ignition.
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began january 11, 2017. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is s92. Note: this recall covers vehicles that were accidentally excluded from recall 15v-313.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US llc) is recalling certain model year 2009 dodge durango and chrysler aspen vehicles manufactured january 17, 2007, to december 18, 2008, and 2010 ram 3500 cab chassis manufactured september 25, 2009, to february 1, 2010. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Electrical: alternator/generator/regulator
Risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator with a revised alternator, free of charge. The recall began on december 23, 2016. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is s68.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US llc) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 dodge charger police vehicles, 2007-2013 ram 3500 cab chassis, 2008-2013 ram 4500 and 5500 cab chassis, and 2013 ram 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a 220 amp alternator that may suddenly fail.
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the chrysler, dodge, jeep and ram owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on march 27, 2017. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is s43. Note: this recall supersedes recall 14v-7700.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US llc) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 ram 2500 trucks produced at the st. Louis north assembly plant. With this change, chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 ram 1500, 2005-2009 ram 2500, 2006-2009 ram 3500, 2007-2010 ram 3500 cab chassis, 2008-2010 ram 4500 and 5500 cab chassis, 2004-2009 dodge durango, 2007-2009 chrysler aspen, 2007-2012 jeep wrangler, 2008-2012 dodge challenger, 2005-2008 dodge magnum, 2005-2012 chrysler 300, 2006-2012 dodge charger, 2005-2011 dodge dakota, and 2006-2009 mitsubishi raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in al, ca, fl, ga, hi, la, ms, sc, tx, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. Virgin islands, or "zone a." additionally, unless included in "zone a" above, chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 ram 1500, 2005-2009 ram 2500, 2006-2009 r
Fuel system: fuel system, diesel
Risk: If the connectors overheat, the fuel heater may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the harness side connector with a silver plated beryllium copper terminal service kit, and inspect the fuel heater for leaks, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. Chrysler issued interim notification to owners on december 8, 2014. The recall began on april 27, 2015. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is p65.
Full defect summary
Chrysler group llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured march 27, 2009, to september 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the electrical connectors of the diesel fuel heater may overheat.
Steering: tie rod assembly
Risk: A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler notified owners on january 16, 2014 that dealers would inspect vehicles and replace the steering linkage assembly, if necessary. On or about february 27, 2014, chrysler ceased its recall remedy program due to parts quality concerns, and then re-initiated it on or about april 14, 2014. In july 2015, and under a consent order with NHTSA, the company agreed to offer owners three options for remedying their vehicles: perform the original remedy, offer to repurchase the vehicle at the fair market value plus 10%, or offer an additional incentive offer towards the purchase of a new dodge, je
Full defect summary
Chrysler group llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 ram 2500 4x4 and 3500 4x4 trucks, 2008-2012 dodge ram 3500 4x2 cab chassis, and model year 2008 dodge ram 1500 mega cab 4x4. The left tie rod assembly may break.
Steering: tie rod assembly
Risk: This condition could result in the potential loss of directional stability in the left hand front wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the tie rod ends for relative orientation and replace the left outer tie rod as required and perform a front end toe alignment as needed. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 3, 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Full defect summary
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 dodge ram 2500/3500 4x4, manufactured from february 14, 2008, through march 28, 2011; model year 2008-2011 dodge ram 3500 cab chassis 4x2, manufactured from february 14, 2008, through march 28, 2011; and model year 2008 dodge ram 1500 mega cab 4x4, manufactured from february 14, 2008, through august 15, 2008, because the left tie rod ball stud may fracture. This condition tends to occur during low speed parking lot type maneuvers when the customer is making a tight turn. Additionally, model year 2003-2008 dodge ram 2500/3500 vehicles may have received the affected tie rod assembly as a replacement part during normal service.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Desiccated air bag inflator rupture
Summary
From 2000 through 2017, takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("psan") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004l. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 blomquist report at www.NHTSA.gov/sites/NHTSA.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substa
Electrical overstress
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this investigation to determine if the failure of airbags to deploy during severe crashes, in certain vehicles, was the result of a safety related defect.â during the investigation a complex failure was studied that can result in non-deployment of subject vehicle air bags and other restraint system devices in severe crash events. The subject vehicles may be equipped with an airbag control unit (acu) for the supplemental restraint system (SRS) electronic control unit (ecu) manufactured by zf-trw. â the ecu receives signals from crash sensors mounted in the vehicle and deploys the vehicle air bags and seat belt pretensioners in accordance with m
Questions about the 2010 Dodge Ram 3500
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Dodge Ram 3500?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (92 complaints, typically around 51,500 miles); suspension (23 complaints, typically around 49,000 miles); engine (22 complaints, typically around 70,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 have?
- 9 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from January 15, 2019 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2010 a bad year for the Dodge Ram 3500?
- It is 9th of 13 Ram 3500 model years by number of complaints, with 150 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.