Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2010 Ram 1500 has 207 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 3 powertrain-related recalls.
207
Complaints
3
Recalls
3
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
17V821000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
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...
12V474000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009-2010, Ram 1500 and Dodge Dakota trucks, manufactured from July 1, 2009, through November 30, 2009, becau...
13V038000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured from February 27, 2008, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 20...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | During unrelated work, a mechanic discovered the retaining ring for recall N08 (rear axle pinion nut... |
| Aug 18, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 truck purchased used late May 2025 with 57000 miles. Late August 2025 with 60000... |
| Apr 24, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, th... |
| Jan 28, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was driving to work on [XXX] when my rear end locked up and I slid sideways down [XXX]. I was goi... |
| Aug 8, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Charging system failure at pcm causing low voltage and battery will not charge causing the vehicle t... |
| Jun 15, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers:... |
| Apr 19, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | The vehicle was repaired under recall, but was not correctly fixed. Now the rear differential is tot... |
| Aug 31, 2020 | POWER TRAIN | WE HAVE A 2010 DODGE RAM 1500 THAT WAS PURCHASED USED FROM A DEALER ON 8/15/19. VIN RECORDS INDICAT... |
| Aug 31, 2020 | POWER TRAIN | ON 8/31/20 WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET (SHORTLY AFTER EXITING THE HIGHWAY) WE HEARD A LOUD SOUND,... |
| Jun 1, 2020 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, t... |
| May 25, 2020 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AFTER SEVE... |
| May 9, 2020 | POWER TRAIN | DROVE DOWN THE ROAD AND THERE WAS A HUMMING SOUND FROM THE REAR END THAT PROGRESSIVELY GOT LOUDER TH... |
| Dec 20, 2019 | POWER TRAIN | AROUND THE 115,000 MILE MARK THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL STARTED TO MAKE A WEIRD NOISE WHEN I WASN'T ACTIV... |
| Sep 7, 2019 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL SEIZED AND INDEPEN... |
| Aug 8, 2019 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE DRIVESHAFT DETACHED FR... |
| Jun 17, 2019 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 RAM 1500. AFTER THE CONTACT REPLACED THE BRAKE ROTORS, HE TEST DROVE THE... |
| Apr 6, 2019 | POWER TRAIN | AFTER TAKING THE TRUCK THROUGH AN AUTOMATED CAR WASH THE TRANSFER CASE SHIFT MOTOR ENGAGED PUTTING T... |
| Mar 25, 2019 | POWER TRAIN | WHEN I STARTED THE TRUCK MONDAY MORNING AND PUT IT IN DRIVE, IT WENT STRAIGHT INTO FOURTH GEAR. I TH... |
| Mar 7, 2019 | POWER TRAIN | DRIVING 25 MPH. REAR DIFFERENTIAL LOCKED UP. DRIVE LINE SEPARATED FROM THE PINION GEAR. VIOLENTLY TH... |
| Dec 12, 2018 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILED. WHILE DR... |