2010 Dodge RAM 1500 Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Power Train (44.7% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.
Power Train complaints here are 5.3× the median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 217 · 44.7% | not available | — |
| Electrical System | 65 · 13.4% | not available | — |
| Engine | 61 · 12.6% | not available | — |
| Steering | 40 · 8.2% | not available | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 27 · 5.6% | not available | — |
| Suspension | 26 · 5.4% | not available | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 485 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V038000 (POWER…”NHTSA complaint 10536055 — filed 08/19/2013 · POWER TRAIN
“2010 DODGE RAM TRUCK. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE REAR WHEEL ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS TOWING A SMALL U-HAUL TRAILER WHEN…”NHTSA complaint 10535620 — filed 08/19/2013 · POWER TRAIN
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE RAM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER RECEIVING NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN I.D. NUMBER 13V038000 (POWER TRAIN) THE CONTACT CALLED…”NHTSA complaint 10535764 — filed 08/16/2013 · POWER TRAIN
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Dodge RAM 1500?
Power train issues are the most-reported category, cited in 217 of 485 NHTSA complaints (44.7%), followed by electrical system (65), engine (61), steering (40). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2010 Dodge RAM 1500 have?
485 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 26 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 13 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2010 Dodge RAM 1500 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2010 Dodge RAM 1500's reported problems?
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
