2010 Dodge RAM 3500

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2010 Dodge RAM 3500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:31:06.816Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2010: 150 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1991	4
1992	10
1993	20
1994	70
1995	108
1996	124
1997	125
1998	105
1999	104
2000	58
2001	130
2002	44
2003	286
2004	214
2005	196
2006	257
2007	208
2008	173
2009	105
2010	150
2011	223
2012	365

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STEERING 58%

58% of complaints: steering — 87 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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TRAVELING AT APPROX 40 DOWN A STRAIGHT STREET IN TOWN , APPARENTLY ACCORDING TO WITNESSES THE TRUCK SHARPLY CHANGED LANES INTO ON COMING TRAFFIC , SIDE SWIPING ONE CAR WENT THRU TWO RESIDENTIAL FENCES AND ENDED UP STOPPING IN SHOP/GARAGE TURNED 90...

NHTSA ODI report, 20130812

I HAVE A 2010 DODGE 3500 HEAVY DUTY THAT STARTS WOBBLING FORM RIGHT TO LEFT AS I AM TRAVELING ALONG THE HIGHWAY AT ANY SPEED ABOVE 50 MPH WHENEVER THE TRUCK ENCOUNTERS AN UNEVEN SURFACE ALL OF A SUDDEN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100908

SUSPENSION 15%

15% of complaints: suspension — 22 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 11%

11% of complaints: engine — 17 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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Truck totally destroyed by spontaneous fire, suspected to be related to short in radio or dashboard. Assessment done by fire department and truck paid off by Progressive Insurance but no compensation for contents of truck.

NHTSA ODI report, 20211122

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: electrical system — 15 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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NHTSA ODI report, 20211122

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 10 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20111003 — steering

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 2500/3500 4X4, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH MARCH 28, 2011; MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 3500 CAB CHASSIS 4X2, MANUFACTUR

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TIE ROD ENDS FOR RELATIVE ORIENTATION AND REPLACE THE LEFT OUTER TIE ROD AS REQUIRED AND PERFORM A FRONT END TOE ALIGNMENT AS NEEDED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF C

Campaign 11V350000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140116 — steering

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 RAM 2500 4X4 and 3500 4X4 trucks, 2008-2012 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis, and model year 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4. Th

Remedy: Chrysler notified owners on January 16, 2014 that dealers would inspect vehicles and replace the steering linkage assembly, if necessary. On or about February 27, 2014, Chrysler ceased its recall rem

Campaign 13V529000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150427 — engine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured March 27, 2009, to September 5, 2013.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the harness side connector with a silver plated beryllium copper terminal service kit, and inspect the fuel heater for leaks, replacing it as necessary, free of charge.

Campaign 14V635000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20161223 — electrical system

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Charger Police vehicles, 2007-2013 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2013 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2013 RAM 2500 and 3500 vehicles.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator with a revised alternator, free of charge. The recall began on December 23, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 16V739000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170111 — air bags

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2009 Dodge Durango and Chrysler Aspen vehicles manufactured January 17, 2007, to December 18, 2008, and 2010 RAM 3500 cab chassis manufactured September 25, 2009, to February 1, 2010.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2017.

Campaign 16V947000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170327 — air bags

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company.

Campaign 16V352000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180226 — power train

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...

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.

Campaign 17V821000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180228 — air bags

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia,...

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018.

Campaign 18V021000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190204 — air bags

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles.

Campaign 19V018000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20190419 — EA (closed 20240919)

Electrical overstress

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2010 Dodge RAM 3500 — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for steering issues (87 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for suspension issues (22 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine issues (17 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 11V350000 (steering) has been completed.
Verify recall 13V529000 (steering) has been completed.
Verify recall 14V635000 (engine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel) has been completed.
Verify recall 16V739000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Verify recall 16V947000 (air bags) has been completed.
Verify recall 16V352000 (air bags) has been completed.
Verify recall 17V821000 (power train) has been completed.
Verify recall 18V021000 (air bags) has been completed.
Verify recall 19V018000 (air bags) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2002 ▲ 2000 ▲ 1994

WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 2010 Dodge RAM 3500 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Dodge RAM 3500 is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Dodge RAM 3500?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 58% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2010 Dodge RAM 3500 have?

9 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.