Car Defect Radar
Built from NHTSA complaints and recalls collected for this model, generated September 22, 2026. Totals reflect what has been collected, not every complaint ever filed.

Recalls

0 total

Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.

No recalls on record for this model

No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.

Owner complaints by system

486 total

Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.

Engine & powertrain

Worth reading
216

Most reports here involve sudden stalling. Of these, 8 mention a crash, 2 mention an injury.

sudden stalling 21fluid leaks 21
A recent report: Was just driving and the engine shut off and a check engine light came on and won’t start again believe timing chain failed

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11697784 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Electrical & infotainment

Worth reading
63

Most reports here involve sudden stalling. Of these, 2 mention a crash, 1 mention an injury.

sudden stalling 28software faults 9
A recent report: Ignition,key fob will not correctly start engine. Engine dies going down the road , will not stay running after you start engine it just dies and kicks the key fob out to the floor. Trying to…
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Ignition,key fob will not correctly start engine. Engine dies going down the road , will not stay running after you start engine it just dies and kicks the key fob out to the floor. Trying to retrieve the fob and restarting the engine, and not crashing is a serious problem. Have nearly been in major crashes because of this .

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11635175 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Brakes

Worth reading
12

Most reports here involve loss of braking. Of these, 2 mention a crash.

loss of braking 7sudden stalling 1
A recent report: took the vehicle to the dealer on 2/27/25 on invoice # chcs169951 and they have refused to fix the issue. i was given a proof of correction paper without doing any or the work and told that they are…
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took the vehicle to the dealer on 2/27/25 on invoice # chcs169951 and they have refused to fix the issue. i was given a proof of correction paper without doing any or the work and told that they are no responsible to fix the issue because it is an older vehicle. I have been trying to register the vehicle but am unable to because it will not pass the brake and light inspection. I was told that it would take 2-3 weeks to update the system and has now been close to 2 months and still no update.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11656752 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Steering, suspension & tires

Worth reading
45

Most reports here involve loss of steering. Of these, 3 mention a crash, 2 mention an injury.

loss of steering 25premature wear 5
A recent report: Me and my husband were driving down the road to go see a friend and all of a sudden the wheel hub assembly broke in half causing us to have to slam on our brakes and keep from crashing. The wheel…
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Me and my husband were driving down the road to go see a friend and all of a sudden the wheel hub assembly broke in half causing us to have to slam on our brakes and keep from crashing. The wheel almost ended up under our truck making the truck look like it was kachowing like Lightening McQueen from the movie Cars

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11683820 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Airbags & seat belts

Worth reading
15

Most reports here involve airbags not deploying. Of these, 5 mention a crash, 7 mention an injury.

airbags not deploying 6software faults 3
A recent report: THE AIRBAG LIGHT IN MY TRUCK CAME ON IN SEPTEMBER OF 2018. I HAVE HAD IT CHECKED OUT AND THE AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE IS NOT WORKING. I HAVE CONTACTED DODGE ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS TO ORDER THE PART…
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THE AIRBAG LIGHT IN MY TRUCK CAME ON IN SEPTEMBER OF 2018. I HAVE HAD IT CHECKED OUT AND THE AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE IS NOT WORKING. I HAVE CONTACTED DODGE ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS TO ORDER THE PART HOWEVER IT HAS BEEN ON AN INDEFINITE BACKORDER FOR THE PAST FEW YEARS. THE LAST TIME I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP WAS THIS PAST TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2021. I ALSO CONTACTED THE CHRYSLER CARE LINE IN JANUARY 2021. I AM AWARE THAT THERE WAS A CIVIL ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THIS PART DATING BACK TO AROUND 2017. THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE MY TRUCK DOES NOT HAVE WORKING AIRBAGS. I AM ASKING FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE IN FIXING OR SETTLING THIS ISSUE.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11397833 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Structure & body

Worth reading
17

Most reports here involve corrosion. Of these, 1 mention a crash.

corrosion 7premature wear 1
A recent report: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 RAM 1500. WHILE REVERSING IN A PARKING LOT THE TAILGATE OPENED WITHOUT WARNING. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH THE TAIL GATE OPENED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 RAM 1500. WHILE REVERSING IN A PARKING LOT THE TAILGATE OPENED WITHOUT WARNING. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH THE TAIL GATE OPENED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BREEDEN DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM LOCATED AT (5900 HIGHWAY 71 S, FORT SMITH, AR 72908 (479) 646-4731) BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,000.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11315762 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Other systems

Worth reading
118

Most reports here involve sudden stalling. Of these, 5 mention a crash, 1 mention an injury.

sudden stalling 9premature wear 6
A recent report: The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driveshaft detached. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact received notification for…
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The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driveshaft detached. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact received notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V038000 (Power Train) however, the part to complete the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the rear axle pinion nut needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 262,420.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11760355 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Is 486 complaints a lot? They were filed between 2010 and 2026, roughly 30 a year, which is more than the typical model in this dataset. We do not have sales figures for this model, so treat this as a rough volume, not a rate per car on the road. Popular, high-volume models naturally collect more complaints over time.