2010 Ram 2500
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2010 Ram 2500 has 309 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.1x the segment average of 273. The most common issue is steering problems (50% of all complaints), specifically: tl*the contact owns a 2010 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that the vehicle steering tie rod was defective, he experienced two failures with the steering tie rod. the first failure occurred at the drag link to the pitman arm, the second occurrence was on december 14, 2010 at the steering tie rod . There are 4 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 5 fire reports filed.
309
Total Complaints
4
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
1.1x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems(top 5 of 8)
STEERING
154 complaints- • TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STEERING TIE ROD WAS DEFECTIVE, HE EXPERIENCED TWO FAILURES WITH THE STEERING TIE ROD. THE FIRST FAILURE OCCURRED AT THE DRAG LINK TO THE PITMAN ARM, THE SECOND OCCURRENCE WAS ON DECEMBER 14, 2010 AT THE STEERING TIE ROD
- • I WAS BACKING MY 2010 DODGE RAM 2500 4X4 WITH 6200 MILES ON IT OUT OF A PARKING SPOT. THERE WAS SNOW ON THE GROUND AND THE TRUCK WAS IN FOUR WHEEL DRIVE. I BACKED OUT AND PUT THE TRUCK IN DRIVE AND I HEARD A LOAD SNAP. THE TRUCK WENT FORWARD ROUGHLY 30 YARDS THEN CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP AND WOULD NO
- • TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE RAM 2500. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD EASILY TURN TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT, FORCING THE CONTACT TO CONSTANTLY CORRECT THE DIRECTION THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING IN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS WHERE THEY WERE UNA
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STEERING TIE ROD WAS DEFECTIVE, HE EXPERIENCED TWO FAILURES WITH THE STEERING TIE ROD. THE FIRST FAILURE OCCURRED AT THE DRAG LINK TO THE PITMAN ARM, THE SECOND OCCURRENCE WAS ON DECEMBER 14, 2010 AT THE STEERING TIE ROD ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Recalls (4)
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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Estimated Insurance Cost for 2010 Ram 2500
How this estimate is calculated
Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.
Maintenance & Warranty
Recommended Ram 2500 Service Intervals
5.7L HEMI: 8,000 mile oil intervals; EcoDiesel: shorter intervals for DEF and fuel filter. Towing usage requires severe service intervals.
"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.
Ram New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage
These are the terms for a new Ram. If you're buying a used 2010 2500, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Ram dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 309 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐STEERING: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STEERING TIE ROD WAS DEFECTIVE, HE EXPERIENCED TWO FAILURES WITH THE STEERING TIE ROD. THE FIRST FAILURE OCCURRED AT THE DRAG LINK TO THE PITMAN ARM, THE SECOND OCCURRENCE WAS ON DECEMBER 14, 2010 AT THE STEERING TIE ROD
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐SUSPENSION: DRIVING 2010 RAM 2500 MEGACAB DIESEL 4X4 WITH 13950 MILES ON ODOMETER. PRIOR TO TRIP NOTED THAT STEERING WHEEL FREEPLAY WAS GETTING WORSE AND NOTED NEEDED TO HAVE CHECKED BY DEALER UNDER WARRANTY THE FOLLOWING WEEK. WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AT 70MPH, WENT OVER AVERAGE BUMP - FRONT END CONTINUED TO
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ENGINE: 1. NORMAL DRIVING, 2. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, EMISSIONS FAILURE AND IT HAPPENS WITH TWO DAYS OF GETTING OUT OF THE SHOP, 3. REPLACED PARTS/REPAIRED AT LEAST 14 TIMES AND IS STILL BROKEN. *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: 2010 DODGE RAM 2500. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE BEING A LEMON *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUES TO ILLUMINATE. ON ONE OCCASION, THE VEHICLE STALLED DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. THE DEALER INFO
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐RECALLS: Verify all 4 recalls have been completed — free at any Ram dealer
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Ram 2500 — Year Comparison
How does 2010 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 309
- Recalls
- 4
- Fire reports
- 5
- Crash reports
- 10
- Injury reports
- 9
- Segment avg
- 273
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