2010 Dodge RAM 1500 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 41about this part
- Share
- 8%of 488 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 41 complaints about the steering of the 2010 Dodge RAM 1500, 8% of the 488 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Truck broke down when driving city street normal conditions. Drive shaft fell off and broke in two. Related to safety recall n08 - rear axle pinion nut opened april 2013. Extensive damage done to truck, $13k or so in parts alone or more than truck value. Had my truck since june 2020, just now informing me they will not cover any damages caused by the safety recall issue (only the recall repairs which is minimal). Do I have any recourse with chrysler? …”
NHTSA complaint #11387176, filed 2021-01, 115,000 miles“I parked my vehicle, turned it off went inside for a few minutes. Came out started it up. With my foot on the brake, I tried to put it in gear (automatic transmission) would not go in gear the shifter wouldn't move. I tried a few more times and it finally went into gear. This has happened 2 times on the same day on 3 different days.”
NHTSA complaint #10746405, filed 2015-08, 77,800 miles“Leaving work,I attempted to turn at intersection and steering seemed to lock, then I was able to turn with great effort.took to dealership and was told rack and pinion unit had failed.at 47000 miles this seems to be a manufacturing defect that needs attention before someone is seriously injured.”
NHTSA complaint #10561446, filed 2014-01, 47,000 miles“While exiting off route 37, my vehicle completely shut down. This is the second time this has occurred the last being august 1, 2015. I checked the battery cables both times and they are still tight. I had to put the vehicle in park to start back up.”
NHTSA complaint #10745815, filed 2015-08, 79,500 miles“When travelling at apprx 65mph after about an hr commute, the truck started shaking/trembling badly, steering wheel shaking side to side, I had to drop my speed to 25/30 MPH to regain control of steering and shaking... After about 15 mins or so, it was back to normal... But once I started travelling again same distance & MPH the issue started again... This issue is random, there are times it does it and times it doesnt, but most times its once the vehicle is at a high speed.”
NHTSA complaint #10874056, filed 2016-06, 50,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10151698Oct 28, 2015Title 68245351AB: Switch - Steering Wheel Lt Start Date: 10/27/2015 7:00 AM End Date Message You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your…
- 10149005Aug 5, 2015Pump - Power Steering Hydraulic NOTE: This Tech Tip is for gasoline engine JK vehicles only, manufactured before August 26, 2015. If the power steering pump is being replaced…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 47 | 7% |
| 2011 | 45 | 7% |
| 2010 | 41 | 8% |
| 2009 | 28 | 4% |
| 2008 | 103 | 19% |
| 2007 | 60 | 12% |
| 2006 | 84 | 11% |
| 2005 | 59 | 5% |
| 2004 | 86 | 8% |
| 2003 | 44 | 4% |
| 2002 | 44 | 5% |
| 2001 | 53 | 5% |
| 2000 | 17 | 3% |
| 1999 | 32 | 5% |
| 1998 | 28 | 5% |
| 1997 | 23 | 6% |
| 1996 | 23 | 8% |
| 1995 | 16 | 8% |
| 1994 | 17 | 15% |
| 1991 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2010 Dodge RAM 1500
229 complaintsElectrical system
71 complaintsEngine
62 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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