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Dodge RAM 3500 2010 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2010 Dodge RAM 3500: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

150Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
9Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
3Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
13Complaints 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.

Steering95 complaints

95 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 11V350000, 13V529000.

Engine24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System19 complaints

19 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V635000.

Electrical System17 complaints

17 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 16V739000.

Brakes9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train8 complaints

8 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 17V821000.

Unknown Or Other4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags3 complaints

3 complaints; 4 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 16V352000, 16V947000, 18V021000, 19V018000.

Vehicle Speed Control3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure1 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.

11V350000Reported July 6, 2011 - 242,780 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on July 6, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 242,780 vehicles across all affected models.

13V529000Reported November 6, 2013 - 271,733 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on November 6, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 271,733 vehicles across all affected models.

14V635000Reported October 8, 2014 - 315,325 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on October 8, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 315,325 vehicles across all affected models.

16V352000Reported May 24, 2016 - 4,648,270 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 24, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 4,648,270 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory
16V739000Reported October 13, 2016 - 74,811 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on October 13, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 74,811 vehicles across all affected models.

16V947000Reported December 22, 2016 - 12,691 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on December 22, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 12,691 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory
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.

18V021000Reported January 9, 2018 - 328,177 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 9, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 328,177 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory
19V018000Reported January 15, 2019 - 1,413,222 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 15, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 1,413,222 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory

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.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

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

20105
201111
20129
201313
201455
201519
20166
20177
20187
20196
20203
20216
20221
20231
20241
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.