2010 Dodge RAM 1500 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 3%of 488 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the air bags of the 2010 Dodge RAM 1500, 3% of the 488 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The airbag light in my truck came on in september of 2018. I have had it checked out and the airbag control module is not working. I have contacted Dodge on numerous occasions to order the part however it has been on an indefinite backorder for the past few years. The last time I contacted the dealership was this past tuesday, february 23, 2021. I also contacted the chrysler care line in january 2021. I am aware that there was a civil action lawsuit against the manufacturer regarding this part dating back to around 2017. …”
NHTSA complaint #11397833, filed 2021-02, 70,000 miles“I purchased a new 2010 Dodge 1500 ram pickup three weeks ago. Since that time intermediate the lights for the antilock brakes and traction control come on and off while driving down the road as well as several other electrical components not working or working off and on. I contacted the dealer and they informed me that I should pop the hood because the main electrical block under the hood on some have had not properly connected plugs on the back and they may vibrate loose and I should wiggle them around and see if that fixes the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10356039, filed 2010-09, 456 miles“Air bag cluster light comes on and stays on for variable lengths. Vehicle has been taken to the dealership with no cause clearly determined as to why. After visit dealership emailed offer to trade up on vehicle. Issue remains open.”
NHTSA complaint #10816301, filed 2015-12, 63,000 miles“Air bag light went on. Truck has only 29k miles on it! Truck stored in the winter in climate controlled storage garage. The truck is never out in snow or salt. Dealer wants $1400 to replace it !”
NHTSA complaint #10860135, filed 2016-04, 29 miles“2010 Dodge RAM 1500 hemi traveling at highway speed when instantly the gauge cluster started acting erratic. First the tire pressure display said that different tires were showing a multitude of different pressures the gas gauge started flickering between full and empty as well as the stop working of the speedometer and tachometer air-conditioned, power steering and continual windshield wiper on even though they were off at the switch. Radio intermittently on and off and ABS and airbag light on and off intermittently. All four windows fail to operate and interior lighting will not come on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10822514, filed 2016-01, 100,862 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10151694Oct 19, 2015Title Control Module - Air Bag Electronic Control w/side Capability Start Date: 10/19/2015 7:00 AM End Date Message You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock…
- 10149032Aug 22, 2015STOP SALE SafetyRecall R47 - Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC)- Dealer Notification
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 80 | 11% |
| 2011 | 13 | 2% |
| 2010 | 14 | 3% |
| 2009 | 34 | 5% |
| 2008 | 165 | 30% |
| 2007 | 169 | 33% |
| 2006 | 193 | 24% |
| 2005 | 376 | 32% |
| 2004 | 368 | 33% |
| 2003 | 458 | 39% |
| 2002 | 46 | 6% |
| 2001 | 84 | 8% |
| 2000 | 41 | 8% |
| 1999 | 61 | 10% |
| 1998 | 63 | 12% |
| 1997 | 24 | 7% |
| 1996 | 10 | 3% |
| 1995 | 11 | 5% |
| 1994 | 7 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2010 Dodge RAM 1500
229 complaintsElectrical system
71 complaintsEngine
62 complaintsSteering
41 complaintsFuel system
39 complaintsOther or unknown
34 complaintsSuspension
29 complaintsBody and structure
26 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsWheels
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Dodge RAM 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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