2010 Dodge Ram 3500 problems
The Ram pickup (marketed as the Dodge Ram until 2010) is a full-size pickup truck manufactured by Stellantis North America (formerly Chrysler Group LLC and FCA US LLC) and marketed from 2010 onwards under the Ram Trucks brand. The current fifth-generation Ram debuted at the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, in January of that year.
Previously, Ram was part of the Dodge line of light trucks. The name Ram was first used in 1981 model year Dodge Trucks in October 1980, following the retiring and rebadging of the Dodge D series pickup trucks as well as B-series vans, though the company had used a ram's-head hood ornament on some trucks as early as 1933.
Ram trucks have been named Motor Trend magazine's Truck of the Year eight times; the second-generation Ram won the award in 1994, the third-generation Ram heavy-duty won the award in 2003, the fourth-generation Ram Heavy Duty won in 2010 and the fourth-generation Ram 1500 won in 2013 and 2014, and the current fifth-generation Ram pickup became the first truck in history to win the award three times, winning in 2019, 2020, and 2021.
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Common 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 problems
Based on complaints from owners of the 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, common problems with this vehicle include:
- Engine Problems:
- Complaints included turbo malfunctions and engine stalls/shutting off while driving.
- Suspension Problems:
- Owners experienced suspension issues, which can affect the vehicle's handling and ride comfort.
- Steering Problems:
- Steering problems were reported, impacting the vehicle's maneuverability and safety.
- Exhaust System Problems:
- Some owners faced issues with clogged mufflers leading to a loss of power in the vehicle.
- Brake Problems:
- While not explicitly mentioned in the search results, brake issues are common in vehicles and could be a concern for Dodge Ram 3500 owners.
These problems can significantly impact the performance, safety, and reliability of the 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. It is essential for owners to address these issues promptly to ensure the proper functioning of their vehicles and maintain safety on the road.
Is a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 a good truck?
The 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 is a top pick for a heavy-duty truck that features a top-notch interior and improved ride quality on top of its already impressive towing and hauling capabilities.
Which Ram 3500 to avoid?
Ram 3500 Generations
The Ram 3500 has 3 generations, each with their own issues. Using the same PainRank™ system we've determined that you're better off avoiding the 3rd generation (2003–2009).
Are 2010 Rams reliable?
2010 Dodge Ram 1500: Quick Overview
We rate the current reliability as very good, agreeing with the great rating from J.D. Power when the truck was new.
What generation is a 2010 Dodge 3500?
fourth generation
The 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 is in its fourth generation, which was introduced with the 2010 model year.
2010 Dodge Ram 3500 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Dodge Ram 3500 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Steering problems
- Electrical system problems
- Engine problems
- Suspension problems
- Air bags problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2010 Dodge Ram 3500
The NHTSA has received 26 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 vehicles.
2024-09-18
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-15
- VIN: 3D73Y3CL1AG
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the driver's side air bag needed to be replaced. The mechanic informed the contact of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V947000 (Air Bags). The contact called a dealer and was informed that the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 146,000.
2023-12-05
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-01
- VIN: 3D73Y4CL2AG
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shut off without warning. The contact stated that the failure occurred after driving over a bump in the roadway. The contact stated that occasionally, while wiggling the ignition key the engine would turn on before shutting off. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who determined that the ignition switch was faulty and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V373000 (Electrical System). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 270,000.
2021-03-29
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-03-29
- VIN: 3D7TT2CT0AG
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING, THE TRUCK JUST SHUTS OFF. RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING, LIGHTS AND POWER BREAKS.
2021-02-23
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-02-18
- VIN: 1D7RB1GT0AS
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: DURING FUELING WITH THE VEHICLE STATIONARY, FUEL WILL SPILL OUT OF SPOUT WHEN TANK IS FULL AS FUEL DISPENSER SHUTS OFF. THIS HAPPENS ANY TIME VEHICLE IS FUELED.
2020-10-24
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-09-26
- VIN: 3G63RPHL3KG
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: 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.
2020-02-05
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-01-07
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: 3D7JB1EK9AG
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE SITTING IN THE PARKING LOT IN THE VEHICLE, THE AIRBAGS INDEPENDENTLY DEPLOYED WITH NO WARNING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO (AUTONATION CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM AND FIAT JOHNSON CITY, 3700 BRISTOL HWY, JOHNSON CITY, TN 37601) WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000. *BF CONSUMER STATED DUE TO THE EXPLOSION MAY HAVE RESULTED IN SOME HEARING LOSS AND CONTINUOUS NOISE IN THE HEAD OF THE CONSUMER. INSURANCE COMPANY DECLARED VEHICLE TOTALED.*JB
2020-02-03
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-07-10
- VIN: 3D7JB1EK6AG
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SWITCH FROM HEAT TO AIR CONDITION WAS INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO (CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM315 GOODMAN RD E, SOUTHAVEN, MS 38671 (662) 349-3006) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE GEAR ACTUATOR FAILED NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT SUBJECTED TO A RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
2019-11-21
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-11-21
- VIN: 1D7RV1CT8AS
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THE TIPM MALFUNCTIONED AND MADE VEHICLE OPERATE ERRATICALLY WHILE IN MOTION. SMELLED AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE. GOT TO A GARAGE AND WAS TOLD IT WAS PROBABLY THE TIPM.*DT*JB
2019-08-16
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-08-10
- VIN: 1DR7V1GT2AS
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: TL* 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, (217) 522-1222) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,400. THE VIN WAS INVALID.*JB *TR*JB
2019-05-11
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-05-02
- VIN: 3D73Y4CLXAG
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY BETWEEN 60 TO 70 MILES AN HOUR DRIVING OVER A ROUGH PART OF ROAD, POT WHOLE, OR BUMP THE FRONT TIRES START WOBBLING SEVERELY CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE UNTIL I REDUCE SPEED TO 40 MILES OR UNDER THEN I'M ABLE TO STEER OFF TO SIDE OF ROAD. HAVE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE TIRES STOP WOBBLING I'VE BEEN TO DEALERSHIP FOUR TIMES AND SPENT OVER 5000.00 DOLLARS AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXIST
2019-04-05
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-03-27
- VIN: 3D7JB1EP0AG
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED TO 10 MPH ON ITS OWN. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT A NEW CAMSHAFT WAS NEEDED. THE MECHANIC ALSO SUGGESTED THAT THE CONTACT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER. THE CONTACT CALLED PINE BELT CHRYSLER JEEP NEW JERSEY (88, 1400 OCEAN AVE, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701, (732) 719-4651), BUT THEY REFUSED TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE FOR FREE BECAUSE IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000.
2019-01-11
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-01-01
- VIN: 1D7RV1GT7AS
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED LIT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO KINGS DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (4486 KINGS WATER DR, CINCINNATI, OH 45249) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG HAD A SHORT CIRCUIT THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 159,650. *TT*JB CONSUMER SEAT BELT/AIRBAG LIGHT WAS VISABLE AT LEAST 2-3 YEARS.*JB
2018-11-16
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-02-16
- VIN: 3D73Y4CL0AG
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING SEIZED WHEN MAKING TURNS AT SLOW SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THOMAS CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP (67791 MALL RD, ST CLAIRSVILLE, OH 43950, (877) 268-3302) AND THEY UPGRADED AND REPLACED THE STEERING BOX, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE POWER STEERING PUMP TO TROUBLESHOOT THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THEY WOULD NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 46,000. *TT CONSUMER STATED POWER STEERING GOES OUT AND CANNOT TURN. *JB
2018-07-03
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-06-27
- VIN: 3D73Y3HL2AG
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V821000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (LITHIA CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM OF POCATELLO, 633 BULLOCK ST, POCATELLO, ID 83201, (208) 904-3369) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
2018-04-19
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-04-19
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: 2010 DODGE RAM 3500. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BRAKE TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK. *LD *JS
2018-02-25
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-02-24
- VIN: 3D73Y4CL3AG
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: RELEASED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WHEN GETTING READY TO START ROLLING WAS TOWING A TRAILER. HEARD A SNAP AFTER ROLLING A FEW FEET, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE DID NOT DISENGAGE WHEN RELEASED AND THE BACKING PLATE ON THE CALIPER SNAPPED OFF. I BELIEVE THE COLD FREEZING TEMPS TIRED OUTSIDE AFFECTED THE ENGAGEMENT MECHANISM AND PREVENTED IT FROM ACTUALLY RELEASING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE .
2018-02-24
STEERING,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-03-15
- VIN: 3D73Y4CL0AG
- Components: STEERING,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WHILE MY DEALERSHIP HAS TAKEN CARE OF MY 3 ISSUES HERE, I WANT TO LET FOLKS KNOW: FRONT END STEERING. 2 YRS AFTER PURCHASE, I STARTED TO HAVE FRONT END STEERING SHIMMY. THE FIRST TIME, THE TIE ROD BECAME LOOSE, AND WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALERSHIP. 2ND TIME, I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, (LOOSE SAND) AND THE TIE ROD END LITERALLY SNAPPED IN 2, RENDERING THE STEERING USELESS. READING THE LADIES STORY ABOUT HER HUSBAND BEING TICKETED FOR FALLING ASLEEP WHEN I HAVE HAD IT HAPPEN TO MY TRUCK I THOUGHT I NEEDED TO SPEAK OUT. DRIVE LINE ISSUE: THE SUPPORT BEARING ON THE DRIVE SHAFT, WENT WHILE DRIVING WITH OUT NOTICE. LUCKILY I WAS DRIVING DOWN MY DRIVE WAY WHICH IS ABOUT 500 FEET LONG AND WASN'T GOING BUT ABOUT 15 MPH. IT HAD TO BE TOWED IN AND WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I LOVE MY TRUCK AND CURRENTLY HAVE 136K MILES ON IT. THE FUEL MILEAGE WASN'T IMPRESSIVE BUT MINOR MODS HAVE BROUGHT IT CLOSER TO 20 MPG WHEN EMPTY. I THINK I STILL HAVE PICTURES OF BOTH THE SNAPPED TIE ROD AND WHEN IT WAS WORE OUT. LUCKILY I WASN'T GOING FAST WHEN THE SNAP HAPPENED, BUT THE SAND SHOULDN'T HAVE TORQUED THE TIE ROD SO HARD TO SNAP IT WHEN BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVE WAY.
2018-01-11
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-01-09
- VIN: 3D73Y3HLXAG
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON HIGHWAY,DOING APPROXIMATELY 67 MPH, THE DRIVERS FRONT WHEEL HIT A BUMP IN ROAD AND THE FRONT END STARTED TO SHIMMY AND VIBRATE UNCONTROLLABLY."THE DEATH RATTLE".WHEN THIS HAPPENS, YOU HAVE NO CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.I BELIEVE THIS WAS THE STEERING ISSUE IN THE 2015 RAM BUY BACK.WHY ARE THESE DEFECTIVE TRUCKS STILL BEING SOLD?
2017-12-22
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-12-11
- VIN: 3D73M3CL3AG
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THE IGNITION SWITCH IS LOOSE AND HAVE A HARD TIME STARTING VEHICLE. WHEN YOU TURN THE KEY SOME TIMES THE TRUCK WILL NOT TURN ON POWER. IF YOU MOVE THE KEY THE VEHICLE WILL THEN BE ABLE TO START. ONCE YOU LET THE KEY GO SOME TIMES IT WILL SHUT OFF AGAIN AND SOME TIMES IT WILL STAY RUNNING. IT WILL ONLY STAY RUNNING UNTIL YOU HIT A BUMP, ONCE YOU HIT A BUMP THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF. LOOSING ALL POWER, LIGHTS, AND ASSISTED BRAKING. THIS HAPPENS WHILE STATIONARY AND MOVING.
2017-12-05
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-11-28
- VIN: 3D7LT2EL2AG
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF AND ALL POWER WAS LOST WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT BUMPED THE KEY AND THE VEHICLE RESTARTED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME WITHOUT FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO SCRANTON DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (1146 WYOMING AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18509 (570) 344-1261) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH AN IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE THAT NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 130,000. *TT UPDATED 9/18/18*JB
2017-09-20
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-09-14
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 3D7TP2CT8AG
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 DODGE RAM 2500. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING, SMOKE APPEARED AND THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AS SMOKE ENTERED THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STEPPED OUT OF THE VEHICLE, LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD, AND THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY BURST INTO FLAMES. THE ORIGIN OF THE FIRE WAS NOT DETERMINED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISED THE FIRE AND STATED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE MAY HAVE BEEN DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT ENTERING INTO THE FUEL LINE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE FIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 280,000. UPDATED 11/07/17*LJ UPDATED 11/13/2017*JS
2017-08-05
STEERING,SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-06-01
- VIN: 3D73Y3CL9AG
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: SIMILAR TO ONLINE REPORTS OF PAST DODGE RAM TRUCK "DEATH WOBBLE," TRUCK WOBBLES AND SHAKES DANGEROUSLY DESPITE NUMEROUS FIXES AND ADJUSTMENTS TO TIRES/ALIGNMENT AND OTHER. TIRE ROD SNAPPED OFF, LUCKILY WHILE NOT ON THE FREEWAY. WE HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED OUT OF OUR DRIVEWAY AND HAD TO STOP MID-TRIP ON OUR WAY TO WYOMING TO PURCHASE NEW TIRES. RAM 3500 2010.
2017-06-28
SUSPENSION,WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-06-11
- VIN: 3D73Y4CL4AG
- Components: SUSPENSION,WHEELS
- Summary: TL* 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 AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE COSMETIC DAMAGES WERE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED AND DIAGNOSED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,000.
2017-05-05
STEERING,SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-05-05
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A CONDITION WIDELY KNOWN AS THE "DEATH WOBBLE". THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
2017-04-06
STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-04-04
- VIN: 3D73Y4CL1AG
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK ONE EVENING MY TRUCK STARTED MAKING THE MOST AWFUL GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE. THEN MY ABS LIGHT AND SERV 4WD LIGHT CAME ON THE DASH. A FEW SECONDS LATER THE TUCKED BOBBLED AND WEAVED AND I COULD NO LONGER STEER IT. WHEN I GOT OUT TO LOOK AT THE PROBLEM THE WHEEL ITSELF WAS RESTING ON THE HUB ASSEMBLY. PREVIOUS TO THIS I'VE HAD TO REPLACE FRONT END PARTS LIKE CRAZY. NEW BALL JOINTS AND I JOINTS ANNUALLY. BRAKES TWICE A YEAR, AND IT WILL EAT UP TIRES ON THE FRONT. ALSO THE TRUCK WILL NOT STAY ALIGNED. I'VE CONTACTED CHRYSLER AND FIRST THEY WERE VERY HELPFUL, BUT THEN THEY STARTED TO GIVE ME THE RUN AROUND. I'VE HAD TO HAVE THEIR TIE ROD END RECALL FIXED SEVERAL TIMES AS WELL.
2010 Dodge Ram 3500 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 2010 Dodge Ram 3500.
2019-01-15
- Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- Remedy: 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.
2016-12-30
- Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- Remedy: 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.
2016-05-24
- Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- 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 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.
- Consequence: 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.
- Remedy: 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.
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Mar 6, 2010 ... 2010 Dodge 3500 diesel 4X4, 7 year/70,000 mile warranty through Chrysler is $1100. With the coupon it ends up being $900 and some change. 2010 ...
2010 Ram 3500 Electrical Problems? Q&A on Dodge Ram Dually
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Sep 30, 2012 ... My 2010 ram 3500 is having really wierd electrical issues that started this morning. 1: hit the remote start. It started - Answered by a ...
2010 Dodge 6.7 Cummins problems - Dodge Diesel - Diesel Truck ...
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Jan 9, 2011 ... I've run mine on hot **** a few times. Its a pretty peppy, got into the low 40's for boost. Mines hasn't had any issues so far. I'm not worried ...
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Aug 2, 2011 ... 2010:2500 ... 2013 Ram 3500 Dually CTD 6.7/Aisin/4:10 LSD ... Dodge pickups, the Cummins Forum has expanded to include ALL Cummins Engine ...
Q&A: 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 Intermittent Blower Motor Issues - 599 ...
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Oct 4, 2017 ... The climate controls are build into the control head. Dodge calls it the CCM-Climate Control Module. The controls are all operated inside of ...
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