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Dodge RAM 1500 2010 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2010 Dodge RAM 1500: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

488Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
1Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
39Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Power Train231 complaints

231 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 12V474000, 13V038000, 17V821000.

Engine75 complaints

75 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System71 complaints

71 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering41 complaints

41 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System39 complaints

39 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 18V160000.

Suspension29 complaints

29 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other28 complaints

28 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Trailer Hitches and Towing1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

12V474000Reported October 2, 2012 - 44,300 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on October 2, 2012. The campaign covers an estimated 44,300 vehicles across all affected models.

13V038000Reported February 6, 2013 - 278,674 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on February 6, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 278,674 vehicles across all affected models.

17V821000Reported December 20, 2017 - 1,482,874 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on December 20, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 1,482,874 vehicles across all affected models.

18V160000Reported March 8, 2018 - 218,617 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on March 8, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 218,617 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA19001Opened April 19, 2019 - Closed September 19, 2024

Electrical overstress. Resulted in recall campaign 20V024.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

201015
201119
201235
2013107
201448
201565
201633
201726
201859
201922
202016
202112
202210
20235
20243
202510
20263
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.