Recalls
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
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
7
Most reports here involve unintended acceleration. Of these, 1 mention a crash.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10472488 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Electrical & infotainment
6
Most reports here involve sudden stalling.
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The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. was provided to the contact. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle is not associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V373000 (Electrical System, Air Bags). The contact was referred to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was not available.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11625299 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Brakes
3
Most reports here involve loss of braking.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10470683 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Steering, suspension & tires
3
Most reports here involve loss of steering.
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE RAM WITH GOODYEAR WRANGLER H/P TIRES, LINE SIZE 275/60R20. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 5 MPH WHEN THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FIRST BLOW OUT WAS IN THE TREAD. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE TIRE WITH THE SPARE AND NOTICED THAT THE BLOW OUT ORIGINATED AT THE SIDE WALL. ONE WEEK LATER WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW. THE CONTACT CHANGED THAT TIRE WITH A SPARE AS WELL. THE CONTACT DID NOT CALL THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE TIRES WERE DEFECTIVE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10425196 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Airbags & seat belts
4
Most reports here involve airbags not deploying. Of these, 2 mention a crash, 2 mention an injury.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11480707 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Structure & body
1
Most reports here involve other issues.
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE FRONT SEATS, FLOORBOARD AND CONSOLE WOULD VIBRATE EXCESSIVELY WHEN DRIVING OVER AN UNEVEN ROAD SURFACE. THE DEALER ADVISED CONTACTING THE MANUFACTURER FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT STATED HE TEST DROVE THE SAME YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL VEHICLE WHILE AT THE DEALERS AND THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE EXACT SAME FAILURE AS HIS VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 0 , AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 4,437. UPDATED 6/19/10 *CN UPDATED 07/22/10*JB
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10335351 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Other systems
3
Most reports here involve unintended acceleration. Of these, 1 mention a crash.
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The contact owns a 2010 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, there was a loud bang underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that the rear axle was completely locked in position, causing the rear wheels to start dragging while the contact was pulling to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the drive shaft had disconnected from the rear differential. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V474000 (Power Train) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11506425 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov