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Dodge RAM 2500 2010 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2010 Dodge RAM 2500: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

236Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
1Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
17Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Steering154 complaints

154 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 11V350000, 13V529000.

Suspension32 complaints

32 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train14 complaints

14 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 17V821000.

Unknown Or Other13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System10 complaints

10 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V635000.

Wheels9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

11V350000Reported July 6, 2011 - 242,780 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on July 6, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 242,780 vehicles across all affected models.

13V529000Reported November 6, 2013 - 271,733 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on November 6, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 271,733 vehicles across all affected models.

14V635000Reported October 8, 2014 - 315,325 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on October 8, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 315,325 vehicles across all affected models.

17V821000Reported December 20, 2017 - 1,482,874 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on December 20, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 1,482,874 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA19001Opened April 19, 2019 - Closed September 19, 2024

Electrical overstress. Resulted in recall campaign 20V024.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20102
201118
201216
201318
2014108
201529
20168
20177
201810
20196
20207
20215
20252
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.