2010 Dodge RAM 1500 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 62about this part
- Share
- 13%of 488 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 62 complaints about the engine of the 2010 Dodge RAM 1500, 13% of the 488 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,000 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“5.7 hemi engines are wearing cams out. The lifters are siezing up and wearing the lobes off the cam. The truck looses power when driving until I can afford to replace the engine. This happening with all 5.7 engines Dodge knows there is a problem but offers no help. I am on fixed income always taken care of my truck. I feel that if Dodge knows there's a problem they should help out .”
NHTSA complaint #11219331, filed 2019-06, 143,000 miles“As I'm driving,the truck just shuts off when coming to a stop sign or red light for a few weeks now. Today I came with in inches of my life when as I was turning into a driveway it just shut off. On social media I have seen quite a few complaints with this same issue. But yet there are no recalls for this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11075667, filed 2018-03, 86,000 miles“Cam and lifters wearing out on the 5.7hemi . Complaints all over, dealer told me it is a common problem. 8000.00 for reman engine. 4500.00 for repair on cam and lifters only. Perfectly good truck parked because I am disabled due to injuries from a fall and can't get any help from Dodge to repair”
NHTSA complaint #11209019, filed 2019-05, 136,000 miles“I was driving the truck for 30 minutes I park the truck across from department store I comeback trying to start and doesn't make a sound lights and everything work just fine I did try a new battery and still don't make a noise.”
NHTSA complaint #11325227, filed 2020-05, 105,000 miles“While driving my 2010 ram, with 85,000, my engine blew without warning as my family and I traveled down the road at 40 MPH into oncoming traffic. There were no warnings whatsoever, no check engine or oil lights, etc. And now I'm told I owe between 4-9 k for a new engine.”
NHTSA complaint #10992456, filed 2017-05, 85,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10212290Mar 6, 2022Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. Upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter…
- 10162500May 22, 2019Sensor-nitrous oxlde
- 10162499May 21, 2019Damper-Steering
- 10162498May 20, 2019Head-Cylinder
- 10162497May 20, 2019Head-Cylinder
- 10162520May 17, 2019Vehicles Eligible For CSN U07 And V08, V11 or V16 Important Update To U07 Dealer Instructions
- 10162495May 16, 2019Engine Oil- OW20
- 10162477May 15, 2019ADAPTER, Engine Oil Filter (Pentastar V6) Engineering is seeking information regarding OFA leaks. Questions/info can be directed to: Bob Jackson (248) 944-0466…
- 10162493May 14, 2019Engine Oil- OW20
- 10140006Mar 27, 201704627694AA Purge Control - Valve You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Suspect stock of part number: 04627694AA must be…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 163 | 23% |
| 2011 | 151 | 22% |
| 2010 | 62 | 13% |
| 2009 | 50 | 7% |
| 2008 | 35 | 6% |
| 2007 | 35 | 7% |
| 2006 | 33 | 4% |
| 2005 | 76 | 6% |
| 2004 | 74 | 7% |
| 2003 | 21 | 2% |
| 2002 | 22 | 3% |
| 2001 | 5 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 4 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 0% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2010 Dodge RAM 1500
229 complaintsElectrical system
71 complaintsSteering
41 complaintsFuel system
39 complaintsOther or unknown
34 complaintsSuspension
29 complaintsBody and structure
26 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsAir bags
14 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 Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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