Recalls (4)
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2010 Dodge RAM 1500. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Front Fuel Tank Strap Bracket may Corrode
Fuel system, gasoline · storage · tank assembly · mounting
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
45.5% repairedof 218,617 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V160000
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Vehicle May Rollaway
Power train · automatic transmission · lever and linkage · column shift
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
59.5% repairedof 1,482,874 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 17V821000
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Rear Axle Pinion Nut May Loosen at Differential
Power train · driveline · differential unit
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
74.6% repairedof 278,674 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 13V038000
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Rear Axle pinion Nut May Loosen at Differential
Power train · driveline · differential unit
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
Repair progress not yet reported44,300 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (486)
486 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The power train is mentioned most often.
26involved a crash
3involved a fire
13injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 486 |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 229 | 47.1% |
| Electrical system | 71 | 14.6% |
| Engine | 61 | 12.6% |
| Steering | 40 | 8.2% |
| Suspension | 28 | 5.8% |
| Unknown or other | 28 | 5.8% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 27 | 5.6% |
| Structure | 26 | 5.3% |
| Service brakes | 16 | 3.3% |
| Air bags | 14 | 2.9% |
How 2010 compares with other RAM 1500 years
Best and worst RAM 1500 years →20041,099
20051,169
2006792
2007517
2008554
2009670
2010486
2011689
2012697
20141
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1,099 | 5 |
| 2005 | 1,169 | 4 |
| 2006 | 792 | 9 |
| 2007 | 517 | 4 |
| 2008 | 554 | 5 |
| 2009 | 670 | 2 |
| 2010 | 486 | 4 |
| 2011 | 689 | 4 |
| 2012 | 697 | 6 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
This year (2010)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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2010 Dodge RAM 1500 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2010 Dodge RAM 1500 have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 18V160000 (fuel system), 17V821000 (power train), 13V038000 (power train), 12V474000 (power train). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2010 Dodge RAM 1500 problems?
Owners filed 486 complaints with NHTSA. Power train (229), Electrical system (71), Engine (61) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2010 RAM 1500 compare with other years?
Among the 2004–2014 Dodge RAM 1500 model years at least five years old, the 2014 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2005 the most (1,169). The 2010 drew 486. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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