2010 Ram 2500 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
309 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2010 Ram 2500, alongside 4 recall campaigns and 4 defect investigations. It scores 10/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Steering leads the reports, typically around 40,000 miles.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2010 Ram 2500 has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2010 sits among all 2500 years
What owners report
“Tie rod end recall was done at dealer with about 30000 miles on the truck. Now at 40000 it is giving me problems again dealer said recall part is out of warranty. Steering wheel pulsates at low speed turning in parking lot.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2010 2500
“I received a ve5 late life emission performance degradation recall in january 2021. I had the recall performed on 1.27/2021 at razzari dodge, merced. They installed a new cat converter and exhaust manifold. When i got my truck back, i had an cel error code p2271 o2 sensor. I had to pay $707.74 and…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2010 2500
“Wireless ignition node receiver failure. Fails to start sometimes and the engine has died while driving.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2010 2500
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 189 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 43,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 18,200 and 86,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (4)
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…
Fix: 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 Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured March 27, 2009, to September 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the electrical connectors of the diesel fuel heater may overheat.
Fix: 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…
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 RAM 2500 4X4 and 3500 4X4 trucks, 2008-2012 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis, and model year 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4. The left tie rod assembly may break.
Fix: 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…
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 2500/3500 4X4, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH MARCH 28, 2011; MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 3500 CAB CHASSIS 4X2, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH MARCH 28, 2011; AND…
Fix: 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…
Federal defect investigations
Led to recall campaign 20V024.
Led to recall campaign 11V350000.
Technical service bulletins
232 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on engine and electrical — are on file for the 2010 Ram 2500. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2010 Ram 2500 reliable?
The 2010 Ram 2500 drew 309 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 10/100, scored against the model's worst year (2018).
What are the most common 2010 Ram 2500 problems?
The top reported problems for the 2010 Ram 2500 are steering (154 complaints), suspension (32), and engine (26).
At what mileage do 2010 Ram 2500 problems show up?
Owners most often report 2010 Ram 2500 problems around 43,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 18,200 and 86,000 miles.
Does the 2010 Ram 2500 have recalls?
4 recall campaigns apply to the 2010 Ram 2500. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.