Owners have filed 33 complaints
about the 2010 Dodge RAM with NHTSA between 2010 and 2024.
The largest single group is the transmission & drivetrain.
Across this model's run it ranks 14 of 18 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 6
Against the median year of the Dodge RAM. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
27.3% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 100
69% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
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D
F
ungraded
What breaks on a 2010 Dodge RAM
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Electrical System
721.2%
0 crashes, 3 fires · median 171,000 mi
Transmission & Drivetrain
721.2%
1 crashes, 0 fires · median 22,300 mi
Airbags
412.1%
2 crashes, 0 fires · median 6,000 mi
Fuel & Propulsion
26.1%
Median failure at 16,548 miles
Acceleration & Cruise Control
26.1%
1 crashes, 0 fires · median 17,650 mi
Suspension
26.1%
Median failure at 100,000 miles
Child Seats
13.0%
Wheels
13.0%
Median failure at 4,000 miles
Tires
13.0%
Median failure at 13,000 miles
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
13.0%
Median failure at 400 miles
Lights
13.0%
Body & Structure
13.0%
Brakes
13.0%
Median failure at 10,025 miles
Steering
13.0%
Median failure at 2,209 miles
Engine & Cooling
13.0%
Median failure at 32,300 miles
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
27.7%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
934.6%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
311.5%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
519.2%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
415.4%
150,000+ miles
311.5%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Jan 2010peak 4Nov 2024
NHTSA investigations into the 2010 Dodge RAM
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
PE11009Opened 4 Apr 2011Closed 6 Feb 2012STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Outer Tie Rod Failure
ODI received complaints regarding failing tie rod ball studs on Model Year 2008-2011 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 vehicles resulting in loss of steering control.Chrysler concluded that misalignment of the left (driver side) ball stud on vehicles built with the Cross Car steering linkage system could allow contact between the bull stud and the ball housing which could weaken the stud and result in fracture.Chrysler submitted a recall notice on August 15, 2011 involving certain MY 2003-2011 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 pickup trucks built or repaired with the Cross Car steering linkage.Chrysler will inspect...
Recalls on the 2010 Dodge RAM
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
10V657000
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 4500 AND 5500 VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A WEAKENING AND FRACTURE OF THE LEFT BALL STUD ON THE TIE ROD RESULTING IN THE POTENTIAL LOSS OF STEERING.
Risk: LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
10V616000
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 DODGE RAM TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 2009 THROUGH OCTOBER 2010. SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINE AND A HYDROBOOST BRAKE SYSTEM MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH A POWER STEERING RESERVOIR CAP WITH EXCESSIVE VENT PRESSURE LEVELS THAT MAY RESULT IN BRAKE PEDALS THAT ARE SLOW TO RETURN.
Risk: BRAKE LIGHTS THAT ARE SLOW TO EXTINGUISH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
10V315000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 LEFT HAND DRIVE JEEP LIBERTY, DODGE NITRO AND RAM 1500 TRUCK; RIGHT AND LEFT HAND DRIVE JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY FORMED MASTER CYLINDER TO HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (HCU) BRAKE TUBE ASSEMBLY END FLARE.
Risk: THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
10V200000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER 300, DODGE CHALLENGER, CHARGER, JEEP COMMANDER, GRAND CHEROKEE AND DODGE RAM VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A WIRELESS IGNITION NODE (WIN) MODULE EXHIBITING A BINDING CONDITION OF THE SOLENOID LATCH.
Risk: THE RESULT OF THE DEFECT COULD LEAD TO A CONDITION WHERE THE KEY MAY BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH (WIN MODULE) PRIOR TO PLACING THE SHIFTER IN PARK. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE POTENTIAL FOR UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
10V009000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING; DODGE AVENGER AND NITRO; JEEP LIBERTY, COMMANDER AND GRAND CHEROKEE; AND MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 DODGE RAM TRUCK. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY FORMED OR MISSING BRAKE BOOSTER INPUT ROD RETAINING CLIP.
Risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 20194205,327 units in Canada
Other
Issue: This recall is for aftermarket replacement rear window glass produced by Vitro Automotriz. Certain rear window glass may not have been properly tempered. If the window breaks, the glass may separate into large pieces instead of very small ones. Note: This is a voluntary recall that is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Safety Risk: Glass that breaks in to large pieces could create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: The company will notify consumers by mail and instruct them to inspect the designation code marked on the rear window glass. Products affected by this recall have the designation “DOT 287” along with the lettering “VMR” (Replacement Market) and a date code that is before July 2019. This information is printed on the bottom corner of the glass. Consumers should contact Vitro's customer service at 1-412-995-6457 or argbacklites@vitro.com to arrange for replacement of the glass.
Recall 2018122105,028 units in Canada
Fuel System
On certain vehicles, the front fuel tank strap may become loose or detached due to corrosion of the frame bracket. This could result in the front of the fuel tank to lower, potentially allowing the front of the tank to make contact with the ground, which could increase the risk of a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will install a reinforcement bracket onto the frame.
Recall 2016265459,492 units in Canada
Airbag
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the airbag inflator. Note: Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. The recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk, and is expected to replace airbag inflators before their function would be affected.
Recall 2015228374,508 units in Canada
Airbag
On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Note: This recall supersedes special service campaign 2015-003. Correction: Dealers will replace airbag inflators. All vehicles having received a replacement inflator as part of the previous special service campaign will have a replacement inflator installed.
Recall 201444959,432 units in Canada
Fuel System
On certain vehicles equipped with 6.7L diesel engines, an electrical connection at the fuel heater could overheat, potentially rendering the heater inoperative and causing a fuel leak and fuel odour. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the fuel heater, and replace it if required, as well as replace the fuel heater wiring harness electrical connector.
Recall 201339748,517 units in Canada
Steering
On certain 2008-2012 Ram 2500 and 3500 4x4, Ram 3500 cab chassis, and 2008 Ram 1500 Mega Cab 4x4 vehicles, the left outer tie rod ball stud could fracture, potentially resulting in a loss of vehicle control and a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will install a redesigned left outer tie rod assembly. Note: This recall supersedes recall 2011-253 (L16). Vehicles that were repaired under the previous campaign will also need to be repaired under this campaign.
Recall 20133966,674 units in Canada
Steering
Certain Ram 4500 and 5500 four wheel drive vehicles may experience a fracture of the ball stud on the left outer tie rod assembly, potentially resulting in a loss of vehicle control and a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: As an interim repair, dealers will align the left tie rod end. Dealers will install a redesigned left outer tie rod assembly once parts are available. Note: This recall supersedes recall 2010-465 (K28). Vehicles that were repaired under the previous campaign will also need to be repaired under this campaign.
Recall 201304463,201 units in Canada
Powertrain
On certain vehicles, the rear axle pinion nut could loosen and allow the rear driveshaft to detach from the axle, or fully detach from the vehicle. Pinion nut separation could also cause the rear axle differential to fail suddenly, causing rear wheel lockup. These issues could result in loss of propulsion, danger to other road users, loss of vehicle control and possible crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will install a pinion nut retainer.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Frankston, TXCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
2010 DODGE RAM. CONSUMER STATED THAT THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING COLLISION.
NHTSA complaint #11480707 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 171,000 milesHiram, GAFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owned a 2010 Ram 1500. The contact stated while approaching their parked vehicle, the contact noticed black smoke coming in from the inside of the vehicle. The contact open the front driver side door and noticed that the driver side door control panel and the front driver seat and floor panel had melted. The contact stated there was no fire in the vehicle and cleared all the black smoke in the interior of the vehicle by having all four doors open in the vehicle. No one was injured. No fire department report. The contact was able to start the vehicle and drive to their independent mechanic who had their insurance provider come to the mechanic shop to deem the vehicle a loss due to an electrical wiring issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 171,000.
NHTSA complaint #11446302 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 171,000 milesHiram, GAFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
The contact owned a 2010 Ram 1500. The contact stated while approaching their parked vehicle, the contact noticed black smoke coming in from the inside of the vehicle. The contact open the front driver side door and noticed that the driver side door control panel and the front driver seat and floor panel had melted. The contact stated there was no fire in the vehicle and cleared all the black smoke in the interior of the vehicle by having all four doors open in the vehicle. No one was injured. No fire department report. The contact was able to start the vehicle and drive to their independent mechanic who had their insurance provider come to the mechanic shop to deem the vehicle a loss due to an electrical wiring issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 171,000.
NHTSA complaint #11446302 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 200,000 milesMcdonough, GAFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated while exiting out of the vehicle they mistakenly noticed that they were able to take the key out of the ignition while the engine was still running. The contact stated the failure occurred several times but the last time the vehicle battery warning light illuminated. The contact was not able to start the vehicle. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure as the bottom of the fuse box connection wiring had melted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacture was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.
NHTSA complaint #11422128 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 3,400 milesMarathon, FLCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
HEAD ON COLLISION GOING 45MPH. CAR PULLED OUT OF INTERSECTION INTO PATH OF OUR 2010 DODGE DAKOTA AND STOPPED. APPLIED BRAKES AND HIT HEAD ON. DRIVER AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY.
NHTSA complaint #10346652 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 3,338 milesWalterboro, NCCrash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2010 DODGE RAM GOES INTO REVERSE BY ITSELF.
NHTSA complaint #10334355 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Helena, MT
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. was provided to the contact. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle is not associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V373000 (Electrical System, Air Bags). The contact was referred to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was not available.
NHTSA complaint #11625299 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Helena, MT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. was provided to the contact. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle is not associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V373000 (Electrical System, Air Bags). The contact was referred to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was not available.
NHTSA complaint #11625299 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 130,000 milesBanner Elk, NC
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2010 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, there was a loud bang underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that the rear axle was completely locked in position, causing the rear wheels to start dragging while the contact was pulling to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the drive shaft had disconnected from the rear differential. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V474000 (Power Train) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
NHTSA complaint #11506425 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Frankston, TXCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
2010 DODGE RAM. CONSUMER STATED THAT THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING COLLISION.
NHTSA complaint #11480707 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 171,000 milesHiram, GAFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owned a 2010 Ram 1500. The contact stated while approaching their parked vehicle, the contact noticed black smoke coming in from the inside of the vehicle. The contact open the front driver side door and noticed that the driver side door control panel and the front driver seat and floor panel had melted. The contact stated there was no fire in the vehicle and cleared all the black smoke in the interior of the vehicle by having all four doors open in the vehicle. No one was injured. No fire department report. The contact was able to start the vehicle and drive to their independent mechanic who had their insurance provider come to the mechanic shop to deem the vehicle a loss due to an electrical wiring issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 171,000.
NHTSA complaint #11446302 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 171,000 milesHiram, GAFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
The contact owned a 2010 Ram 1500. The contact stated while approaching their parked vehicle, the contact noticed black smoke coming in from the inside of the vehicle. The contact open the front driver side door and noticed that the driver side door control panel and the front driver seat and floor panel had melted. The contact stated there was no fire in the vehicle and cleared all the black smoke in the interior of the vehicle by having all four doors open in the vehicle. No one was injured. No fire department report. The contact was able to start the vehicle and drive to their independent mechanic who had their insurance provider come to the mechanic shop to deem the vehicle a loss due to an electrical wiring issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 171,000.
NHTSA complaint #11446302 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesKansas City, KS
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
The contact owns a 2010 Ram 1500. The contact was driving for their local state vehicle inspection at 65 MPH when an abnormal humming noise was coming from the rear exterior of the vehicle. No warning light illuminated. The contact drove to the local dealer who diagnosed the failure was related to the differential gear on the bearing, and that the axle was damaged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
NHTSA complaint #11444446 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesKansas City, KS
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
The contact owns a 2010 Ram 1500. The contact was driving for their local state vehicle inspection at 65 MPH when an abnormal humming noise was coming from the rear exterior of the vehicle. No warning light illuminated. The contact drove to the local dealer who diagnosed the failure was related to the differential gear on the bearing, and that the axle was damaged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
NHTSA complaint #11444446 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 200,000 milesMcdonough, GAFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated while exiting out of the vehicle they mistakenly noticed that they were able to take the key out of the ignition while the engine was still running. The contact stated the failure occurred several times but the last time the vehicle battery warning light illuminated. The contact was not able to start the vehicle. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure as the bottom of the fuse box connection wiring had melted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacture was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.
NHTSA complaint #11422128 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 109,000 milesPetaluma, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the key fob released from the ignition without warning. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed the key fob released from the ignition while driving and reversing as the ignition module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 109,000. The contact stated that the failure was similar to NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V200000 (Electrical System).
NHTSA complaint #11421307 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 28,500 milesClarkston, MI
POWER TRAIN
DRIVESHAFT DISCONNECTED/SLIPPED OUT OF REAR DIFF (HANGING DOWN - STILL ON TRUCK) LOSS OF POWER/HAD TO COAST TO A SAFE AREA DURING COASTING CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP/SOMETHING LOCKED UP IN REAR DIFF.
NHTSA complaint #10472488 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 4,000 milesChicago, IL
POWER TRAIN
REAR WHEELS LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING...BROUGHT TRUCK IN AND WAS TOLD IT WAS NOT AN ISSUE AND NOTHING WAS WRONG.
NHTSA complaint #10470683 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 4,000 milesChicago, IL
WHEELS
REAR WHEELS LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING...BROUGHT TRUCK IN AND WAS TOLD IT WAS NOT AN ISSUE AND NOTHING WAS WRONG.
NHTSA complaint #10470683 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 36,250 milesChadds Ford, PA
POWER TRAIN
WHILE TRAVELING A LOCAL ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL MADE A SHORT TERM HUMMING NOISE AND THEN A GRINDING SOUND. REAR DIFFERENTIAL LOCKED UP SHEARING THE PINION SHAFT AND ALLOWING THE DRIVESHAFT TO DROP FREE OF THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL, HIT THE BOTTOM OF THE TRUCK SEVERAL TIMES AND THEN DROP TO THE GROUND. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP WHERE IT REMAINS WAITING ON PARTS. ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP, CHRYSLER HAS SWITCHED SUPPLIERS OF THE RING AND PINION KITS AND THERE IS CURRENTLY A BACKORDER OF APPROXIMATELY 175 PARTS KITS. CURRENT RELEASE DATE FOR THE PARTS IS OCTOBER 2012.
NHTSA complaint #10469622 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 22,300 milesCatasauqua, PA
POWER TRAIN
THE TRUCK STARTED MAKING A WHIRRING DOWN SHIFTING NOISE THEN A LOUD NOISE THEN THE TRUCK SEIZED TO A HALT DRIVE SHAFT NOW LAYING ON GROUND.
NHTSA complaint #10468394 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Laguna Hills, CA
CHILD SEAT
WHILE RIDING REAR-FACING IN HER CAR SEAT, MY DAUGHTER PUT HER FOOT OVER THE SIDE OF THE SEAT AND ACCIDENTALLY KICKED THE TILT-RELEASE MECHANISM ON THE LATCH STRAP, CAUSING THE STRAP TO LOOSEN SEVERAL INCHES. I AM A CPST, AND I AM CERTAIN THE SEAT WAS INSTALLED TIGHTLY AND CORRECTLY BEFORE SHE KICKED THE RELEASE. I HAD HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM HAPPENING TO OTHER PEOPLE, SO I DILIGENTLY CHECK MY SEAT EACH TIME WE USE IT. I FEEL THE DESIGN OF THE SEAT AND THE PLACEMENT OF THE TILT-RELEASE MAKES ACCIDENTAL LOOSENING A REAL DANGER FOR ANYONE USING THE SEAT. (RELATED VEHICLE INFORMATION: MODEL YEAR=2010, MAKE=DODGE, MODEL=RAM).
NHTSA complaint #10456812 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 32,300 milesDiscovery BAY, CA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHILE DRIVING HOME 10/20 ~8PM, I WAS SLOWING DOWN IN FREEWAY TRAFFIC ~45MPH. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND WAS JUST ABOUT TO PRESS DOWN ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, MY TRUCK SURGED FORWARD FOR ABOUT .25 OF A SECOND (SPLIT SECOND). THIS HAS HAPPENED IN THE PAST ~8 TIMES. I NOTIFIED THE DEALER AT 26,000 MILE SERVICE AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE ENGINES SWITCHING BETWEEN THE ECO MODE AND NORMAL MODE. (5.7 HEMI). PLEASE ADVISE. (I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW FROM FOLSOM DODGE, CA.)
NHTSA complaint #10432305 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 32,300 milesDiscovery BAY, CA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
WHILE DRIVING HOME 10/20 ~8PM, I WAS SLOWING DOWN IN FREEWAY TRAFFIC ~45MPH. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND WAS JUST ABOUT TO PRESS DOWN ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, MY TRUCK SURGED FORWARD FOR ABOUT .25 OF A SECOND (SPLIT SECOND). THIS HAS HAPPENED IN THE PAST ~8 TIMES. I NOTIFIED THE DEALER AT 26,000 MILE SERVICE AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE ENGINES SWITCHING BETWEEN THE ECO MODE AND NORMAL MODE. (5.7 HEMI). PLEASE ADVISE. (I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW FROM FOLSOM DODGE, CA.)
NHTSA complaint #10432305 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 32,300 milesDiscovery BAY, CA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
WHILE DRIVING HOME 10/20 ~8PM, I WAS SLOWING DOWN IN FREEWAY TRAFFIC ~45MPH. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND WAS JUST ABOUT TO PRESS DOWN ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, MY TRUCK SURGED FORWARD FOR ABOUT .25 OF A SECOND (SPLIT SECOND). THIS HAS HAPPENED IN THE PAST ~8 TIMES. I NOTIFIED THE DEALER AT 26,000 MILE SERVICE AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE ENGINES SWITCHING BETWEEN THE ECO MODE AND NORMAL MODE. (5.7 HEMI). PLEASE ADVISE. (I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW FROM FOLSOM DODGE, CA.)
NHTSA complaint #10432305 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 13,000 milesShoreline, WA
TIRES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE RAM WITH GOODYEAR WRANGLER H/P TIRES, LINE SIZE 275/60R20. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 5 MPH WHEN THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FIRST BLOW OUT WAS IN THE TREAD. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE TIRE WITH THE SPARE AND NOTICED THAT THE BLOW OUT ORIGINATED AT THE SIDE WALL. ONE WEEK LATER WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW. THE CONTACT CHANGED THAT TIRE WITH A SPARE AS WELL. THE CONTACT DID NOT CALL THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE TIRES WERE DEFECTIVE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000.
NHTSA complaint #10425196 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Idaho Falls, ID
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
THIS IS NOT A COMPLAINT BASED ON A SPECIFIC OCCURRENCE. I AM A PROFESSIONAL DRIVER WHO OPERATES A VARIETY OF PASSENGER VANS AND BUSSES BETWEEN VARIOUS CITIES. IN RECENT YEARS IT HAS BECOME INCREASINGLY MORE DIFFICULT TO DRIVE DURING NON-DAYLIGHT HOURS DO TO THE TYPE OF HEADLIGHTS THAT ARE NOW ALLOWED ON PASSENGER AND TRUCK VEHICLES. THE INTENSITY AND BRIGHTNESS LEVEL OF HEADLIGHTS HAS INCREASED TO A POINT WHERE THE GLARE AND BLINDING EFFECT OF ONCOMING HEADLIGHTS HAS BECOME A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY FACTOR, ESPECIALLY ON TWO LANE HIGHWAYS. FURTHERMORE, MANY VEHICLES ARE NOW EQUIPPED WITH A FOUR HEADLIGHT SYSTEM AS THEIR REGULAR NIGHT TIME RUNNING LIGHTS. THE OPTIONAL "FOG LIGHTS" FOR SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS IS NOW STANDARD LIGHTING PROTOCOL. THE OTHER OPTION ON THESE VEHICLES IS THEIR "BRIGHT" OPTION WHICH CREATES AN EVEN MORE HAZARDOUS SITUATION FOR ONCOMING TRAFFIC DUE TO THEIR BLINDING EFFECT. THIS "UPGRADED" HEADLIGHT, FOG LIGHT, AND BRIGHT LIGHT TREND NEEDS TO BE TONED BACK DOWN TO INTENSITY AND BRIGHTNESS LEVELS THAT EXISTED A FEW YEARS AGO AND ARE REASONABLE FOR ONCOMING TRAFFIC TO ADJUST TO. IT IS A SIMPLE MATTER OF FACT THAT THESE HIGH LEVEL HEADLIGHT OPTIONS ARE THE CAUSE OF MORE UNNECESSARY ACCIDENTS AND CASUALTIES THAN EVER BEFORE.
NHTSA complaint #10374708 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Towson, MD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
2010 DODGE RAM. CONSUMER WRITES REGARDING TRAILER BRAKING SYSTEM *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN PULLING A TRAILER, THE FACTORY INSTALLED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL WILL DELIVER UP TO 10 VOLTS TO THE TRAILER BRAKES ONLY WHEN OPERATING THE HAND CONTROL. BY CONTRAST, THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL NOT DELIVER ANY MORE THAN A FEW VOLTS TO THE TRAILER AND IS INADEQUATE TO STOP THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #10368832 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 3,400 milesMarathon, FLCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
HEAD ON COLLISION GOING 45MPH. CAR PULLED OUT OF INTERSECTION INTO PATH OF OUR 2010 DODGE DAKOTA AND STOPPED. APPLIED BRAKES AND HIT HEAD ON. DRIVER AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY.
NHTSA complaint #10346652 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 3,500 milesPike Road, AL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF THE VEHICLE WOULD CONTINUOUSLY FAIL AND THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE FAILURE BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE TO THE POINT WHERE THE VEHICLE WOULD NO LONGER START. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 10,000.
NHTSA complaint #10343204 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 400 milesCanton, GA
VISIBILITY
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH DURING SUNNY WEATHER CONDITIONS THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A GLARE ON THE CHROME FINISHED RAM IN THE CENTER OF THE CONSOLE ON THE STEERING WHEEL THAT IMPAIRED THE DRIVER AND FRONT SEAT PASSENGERS VISION. HE STATED THAT IT ONLY OCCURRED ON SUNNY DAYS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. A COMPLAINT WAS FILED WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 400.
NHTSA complaint #10341981 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.