2010 Ram 2500: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 309 complaints
309
Total Complaints
42,063mi
Median Mileage
Steering
Top Issue
11
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
16,338
25th Percentile
42,063
Median Mileage
84,000
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Steering
147
Suspension
30
Engine
20
Electrical System
19
Unknown Or Other
13
Power Train
12
Wheels
9
Fuel/Propulsion System
8
Tie Rod Assembly
7
Tires
4
Severity Assessment
11
Crashes
6
Fires
9
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STEERING TIE ROD WAS DEFECTIVE, HE EXPERIENCED TWO FAILURES WITH THE STEERING TIE ROD. THE FIRST FAILURE OCCURRED AT THE DRAG LINK TO THE PITMAN ARM, THE SECOND OCCURRENCE WAS ON DECEMBER 14, 2010 AT THE STEERING TIE ROD ..."
"I WAS BACKING MY 2010 DODGE RAM 2500 4X4 WITH 6200 MILES ON IT OUT OF A PARKING SPOT. THERE WAS SNOW ON THE GROUND AND THE TRUCK WAS IN FOUR WHEEL DRIVE. I BACKED OUT AND PUT THE TRUCK IN DRIVE AND I HEARD A LOAD SNAP. THE TRUCK WENT FORWARD ROUGHLY 30 YARDS THEN CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP AND WOULD NO..."
"TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE RAM 2500. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD EASILY TURN TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT, FORCING THE CONTACT TO CONSTANTLY CORRECT THE DIRECTION THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING IN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS WHERE THEY WERE UNA..."
Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.
When Were Complaints Filed?
Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.
When Does Each Component Fail?
Median mileage at complaint for top components.
Steering
147 complaints
25th: 17,828 mi
Median: 40,000 mi
75th: 69,851 mi
Suspension
30 complaints
25th: 16,737 mi
Median: 37,500 mi
75th: 59,750 mi
Engine
20 complaints
25th: 24,593 mi
Median: 55,000 mi
75th: 107,500 mi
Electrical System
19 complaints
25th: 57,530 mi
Median: 122,946 mi
75th: 167,334 mi
Unknown Or Other
13 complaints
25th: 57,530 mi
Median: 67,967 mi
75th: 88,000 mi
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
TX: 42
CA: 24
WA: 16
AZ: 16
IN: 16
OR: 13
VA: 12
MI: 10
OH: 9
NY: 9
Who Files Complaints?
2.3%
Original Owners
97.7%
Second+ Owners
Ram 2500 — Other Years
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Active Recalls (4)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Column Shift
Campaign 17V821000 | 20/12/2017
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.
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.
Tie Rod Assembly
Campaign 13V529000 | 06/11/2013
A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler notified owners on January 16, 2014 that dealers would inspect vehicles and replace the steering linkage assembly, if necessary. On or about February 27, 2014, Chrysler ceased its recall remedy program due to parts quality concerns, and then re-initiated it on or about April 14, 2014. In
Tie Rod Assembly
Campaign 11V350000 | 06/07/2011
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN THE POTENTIAL LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL STABILITY IN THE LEFT HAND FRONT WHEEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TIE ROD ENDS FOR RELATIVE ORIENTATION AND REPLACE THE LEFT OUTER TIE ROD AS REQUIRED AND PERFORM A FRONT END TOE ALIGNMENT AS NEEDED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 3, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Diesel
Campaign 14V635000 | 08/10/2014
If the connectors overheat, the fuel heater may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the harness side connector with a silver plated beryllium copper terminal service kit, and inspect the fuel heater for leaks, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. Chrysler issued interim notification to owners on December 8, 2014. The rec
Protect Your Steering System
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Get a wheel alignment annually or after hitting a significant pothole
- Don't hold the steering wheel at full lock for more than a few seconds
- Check power steering fluid monthly on hydraulic systems
- Address wandering, vibration, or play in the wheel promptly
- Replace worn tie rod ends before they cause tire wear
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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.
Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.
Data through: 2026-03-28