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2010 Ram 1500 Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2010 Ram 1500 has 52 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2010 Ram 1500

Powertrain
207
Electrical
55
Engine
52
Steering
40
Other
39
Suspension
20
Structure
20
Airbags
9
Fuel System
9
Visibility
8
Brakes
7
Speed Control
6
Lights
4
Wheels
3
Seat Belts
3

52

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 1, 2025ENGINEWas just driving and the engine shut off and a check engine light came on and won’t start again beli...
Jan 30, 2023ENGINEThis incident has happened several times while driving on the road. When driving at slow speeds, ap...
May 13, 2021ENGINEvehicle has 113,000 miles on it now, the engine is knocking so I brought it in to Weber in Detroit L...
Dec 1, 2020ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE V...
Aug 27, 2020ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE V...
May 16, 2020ENGINEI WAS DRIVING THE TRUCK FOR 30 MINUTES I PARK THE TRUCK ACROSS FROM DEPARTMENT STORE I COMEBACK TRYI...
Mar 20, 2020ENGINEFailure in cam and lifters, this am I going problem that needs to be addressed. These repairs should...
Mar 18, 2020ENGINEWHILE TRACING THIS ANNOYING TICKING NOISE DOWN I NOTICED IT COMING FROM THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. I LOOK...
Mar 2, 2020ENGINETHE LIFTERS AND CAM HAVE FAILED, BASED ON THE INFORMATION YOU CAN GATHER ONLINE THESE DAYS- SEEMS TO...
May 23, 2019ENGINEEXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS INFERIOR! HEARING A TICKING SOUND, MUCH LIKE A TAPPET, I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO M...
Apr 23, 2019ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 RAM 1500. WHILE THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING, AN ABNORMAL TICKING NOISE WAS HE...
Jan 28, 2019ENGINETRUCK HAS SHUT OFF AT LOWER SPEEDS WHILE TURNING TWICE IN 30 DAYS. VERY SCARY AND SERIOUS POTENTIAL ...
Jan 15, 2019ENGINE5.7 HEMI ENGINES ARE WEARING CAMS OUT. THE LIFTERS ARE SIEZING UP AND WEARING THE LOBES OFF THE CAM....
Oct 20, 2018ENGINEI WAS INFORMED BY THE CHRYSLER DEALER THAT MY VEHICLE WOULD NOT PASS SAFETY INSPECTION. THE REASON ...
Sep 11, 2018ENGINE92,000 MILES AND AM REPLACING THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS FOR THE 4TH TIME. EXTENDED WARRANTY HAS CO...
Jul 15, 2018ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH,...
Jul 10, 2018ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EVAPORATOR CORD BECAME LOOSE...
Jun 17, 2018ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE ENGINE SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE STOPPE...
Apr 24, 2018ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED EXHAUST FUMES ENTERI...
Apr 21, 2018ENGINETAKATA RECALL, I HAVE A TICKING! KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE. WHEN START VE...

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