2010 Dodge RAM 1500: complaints, problems and recalls

THERE WAS NO FAILURE OR ACCIDENT INVOLVED. WHILE RENTING A 2010 DODGE RAM PICKUP - SHOULDER HARNESS WAS SO HIGH IT RUBBED MY NECK SO RAW I HAD TO HOLD IT AWAY WITH LEFT HAND. SHOULDER HARNESS DESIGNS ARE NOT TAKING INTO CONSIDERATION PEOPLE THAT ARE SHORT 5' OR LESS. THE VEHICLE SAFETY BOARD NEEDS TO INVESTIGATE WHY ALL THE SHOULDER HARNESSES ARE MOUNTED SO HIGH ON THE SIDEWALL OF THE VEHICLE WHICH IN FACT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY HARM TO A SHORT PERSON DRIVING, IF INVOLVED IN A BAD ACCIDENT. I HAVE HAD OPEN HEART SURGERY AND HAVE HAD A PAC…

Owner-reported narrative. 300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10346712 at NHTSA ↗

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKES, THE REAR BREAKS FAILED TO ENGAGE LEAVING ONLY THE FRONT BRAKES TO OPERATE. THE FRONT BRAKES LOCKED WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL. IN ADDITION, WHEN FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE WAS ENGAGED, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE FROM THE FRONT WHEELS. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE SEVERAL TIMES AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE DEALER WAS NEVER ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILA…

Owner-reported narrative. 400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10347302 at NHTSA ↗

MECHANISIMS THAT HOLD ALL FOUR DOORS OPEN IN THE HALF AND FULL POSITION ON MY 2010 DODGE RAM CREW CAB TRUCK DO NOT HOLD DOOR SECURE ENOUGH TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL UNWANTED CLOSING OF DOOR WHICH IN TURN STRIKES PERSON WHILE ENTERING/EXITING VEHICLE. WHILE SERIOUS INJURY HAS NOT OCCURRED YET, IT'S ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE IT DOES. I AM ESPECIALLY CONCERNED FOR HAND, FINGER, OR HEAD TYPE INJURIES WITH CHILDREN AND EVEN ADULTS NOT AWARE OF THIS CONDITION WHEN ENTERING OR EXITING MY VEHICLE. EVEN THOUGH I AM VERY AWARE OF THIS SITUATION I COULD AL…

Owner-reported narrative. 900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10351197 at NHTSA ↗

TRUCK MAKES DRONE SOUND AND VIBRATIONS CAN BE FELT WHEN THE MDS SYSTEM IS ACTIVATED. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY-RELATED CONCERN BUT RATHER QUALITY/COMFORT. WHEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER, THEY INDICATED IT WAS NORMAL AND DUE TO THE MDS TURNING ON. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10351267 at NHTSA ↗

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE RAM 1500 ST. THE CONTACT MADE NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO START THE ENGINE BEFORE THE ENGINE STARTED. WHEN THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED FROM PARK INTO DRIVE, AND WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES, AN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION OCCURRED. THE ENGINE RPMS BEGAN TO INCREASE AND REPEATED PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, FOLLOWED BY A SLOW DELAYED RESPONSE. THE GEAR SELECTOR WAS PUT INTO THE NEUTRAL POSITION, THEN THE VEHICLE TRAVELED APPROXIMATELY ONE HUNDRED FEET AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP, AND IMMEDIATELY THE ENGINE STALLED. THE …

Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10354337 at NHTSA ↗

DASHBOARD CRACKED IN THREE PLACES ALL WITHIN A COUPLE OF WEEKS. (JULY 2010) THERE HAVE BEEN NO WRECKS OR STRESS PLACED UPON THE VEHICLE BEFORE THIS HAPPENED. DODGE SHOULD BE FORCED TO REPLACE THIS DASHBOARD BECAUSE IT IS DEFECTIVE PLUS POSES AN EXTRA HAZARDOUS SITUATION IF THERE WAS A COLLISION, PIECES OF THE DASHBOARD PLASTIC MAY BECOME DEADLY PROJECTILES, INJURING OR EVEN KILLING THE OCCUPANTS OF THIS TRUCK. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 70,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10354832 at NHTSA ↗

I PURCHASED A NEW 2010 DODGE 1500 RAM PICKUP THREE WEEKS AGO. SINCE THAT TIME INTERMEDIATE THE LIGHTS FOR THE ANTILOCK BRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROL COME ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AS WELL AS SEVERAL OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS NOT WORKING OR WORKING OFF AND ON. I CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT I SHOULD POP THE HOOD BECAUSE THE MAIN ELECTRICAL BLOCK UNDER THE HOOD ON SOME HAVE HAD NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED PLUGS ON THE BACK AND THEY MAY VIBRATE LOOSE AND I SHOULD WIGGLE THEM AROUND AND SEE IF THAT FIXES THE PROBLEM. I WIL…

Owner-reported narrative. 456 miles reported. Look up ODI 10356039 at NHTSA ↗

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE ROCKER ARM BROKE IN THE HEMI ENGINE. HE STATED THAT THE ENGINE STARTED MAKING A NOISE AND HE DROVE ONTO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ROCKER ARM AND A PUSH ROD WHICH WERE COVERED BY THE WARRANTY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 670 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 1,312. UPDATED 01/11/2011*LJ UPDATD 01/24/11*JB

Owner-reported narrative. 670 miles reported. Look up ODI 10357144 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2012-10-02 (October 2, 2012)

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009-2010, Ram 1500 and Dodge Dakota trucks, manufactured from July 1, 2009, through November 30, 2009, because the rear axle pinion nut may loosen due to a lack of adhesive.

Consequence: If the rear axle pinion nut loosens, the axle can lock up and cause a loss of vehicle control and/or a vehicle crash with little warning.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a pinion nut retainer, free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.

Reported: 2013-02-06 (February 6, 2013)

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured from February 27, 2008, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through October 20, 2011; model year 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota trucks manufactured from February 27, 2007, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through September 30, 2011; model year 2009 Chrysler Aspen trucks manufactured from January 3, 2008, through December 18, 2008; and model year 2009 Dodge Durango trucks manufactured from January 3, 2008, through December 18, 2008. The rear axle pinion nut may loosen due to an undersized pinion spline that can allow relative motion between the nut and companion flange.

Consequence: If the rear axle pinion nut loosens, the axle can lock up and cause a loss of vehicle control and/or a vehicle crash with little warning.

Remedy: On November 7, 2013 Chrysler notified owners that dealers would install a pinion nut retainer, free of charge. In July 2015, and under a consent order with NHTSA, the company agreed to offer owners three options for remedying their vehicles: perform the original remedy, offer to repurchase the vehicle at the fair market value plus 10%, or offer an additional incentive offer towards the purchase of a new Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, or Fiat vehicle. Chrysler will notify owners of the new recall options in a letter expected to be mailed on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N08.

Reported: 2017-12-20 (December 20, 2017)

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs, 2011-2017 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, 2009-2017 Ram 1500 and 2010-2017 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks, all equipped with a column shifter. Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may cause the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) pin to stick in the open position. With the pin in the open position, the transmission can be shifted out of PARK into any gear without pushing the brake pedal or having the key in the ignition.

Consequence: Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, inspect the BTSI, and, as necessary, replace it, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T79.

Reported: 2018-03-08 (March 8, 2018)

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks currently, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Exposure to environmental conditions such as water mixed with road salt may cause the front fuel tank strap frame "T-Slot" bracket to corrode, possibly causing the fuel tank to drop and make contact with the ground.

Consequence: If the fuel tank were to drop and contact the ground, a fuel leak may result. Additionally, in the event of a crash, the fuel tank may not remain secured to the vehicle, possibly causing a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence in an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will bolt a bracket reinforcement to the frame, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U04.