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2010 Dodge RAM 1500 Body and structure Problems

Complaints
26about this part
Share
5%of 488 total for the year
Median mileage
70,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the body and structure of the 2010 Dodge RAM 1500, 5% of the 488 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The oil pan on my 2010 Dodge RAM 1500 is rusted through so the oil leaks out any time the motor is running. I have had to add as much as 1 quart of motor oil after driving only 50 miles. This should be a recall because if the oil all drains out then the motor will seize up and the whole truck becomes garbage! It feels like it was made of very thin/cheap metal because when I tighten the oil drain plug, the whole end of the oil pan flexes under very little torque.”

NHTSA complaint #11144836, filed 2018-11, 93,000 miles

“There is rust spots on the bed of the truck coming through the paint. I took into dealer to ask about it, they took pictures and I have not heard back since. Is this a problem with Dodge paint? My truck is white, therefor it is quite noticeable.”

NHTSA complaint #10415618, filed 2011-07, 20,000 miles

“After hand washing my truck, I notices significant defect in the chrome parts on the truck. Most of the chrome is covered in corrosion and discoloration. This problem was first noted when the truck was one year old but was very minor. The defects have spread and become a major issue on the bumpers, wheels, steps, and trim. I went to the dealer and met with the regional chrysler rep who informed me that this would not be covered. They took the stance that the damage was due to something picked up on the road. …”

NHTSA complaint #10495332, filed 2013-01, 18,000 miles

“The rear back up sensors starts to work very late. When I put my truck in reverse (leaving my child at school) I went about 10ft when I hit a lightning pole it start to work when the pole was about 1 ft and I cant brake. Thank god the result my chrome bumper was damaged I thought it was a child. Recently I put the truck entering in reverse to my garage and the wall was about 1 ft and the sensor indicates 3 ft. (3 lines) in the dash monitor. Thanks. Other than since new the truck works perfect! But I think its a very important issue. Thanks again.”

NHTSA complaint #10679768, filed 2015-01, 42,000 miles

“On march 22, 2014 my wife stepped on the driver's side nerf bar to enter the truck. Before she could enter the nerf bar pulled completely out of the body of the vehicle and fell to the ground. I immediately took the truck to a dealer for inspection and possible repair. I was informed that the factory would not cover the repair unless there was rust or corrosion on the body. I called chrysler and the representative told me the same thing. I tried to file with my insurance, but they refused coverage because it was a factory defect. I was able to find a shop to repair the problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #10586670, filed 2014-05, 79,450 miles

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2012243%
2011233%
2010265%
2009416%
2008112%
2007102%
2006172%
2005242%
2004505%
200323720%
200227834%
200154849%
200024848%
199924039%
199810220%
19977019%
19963512%
19953617%
199487%
1993117%

Other parts of the 2010 Dodge RAM 1500

Transmission and drivetrain
229 complaints
Electrical system
71 complaints
Engine
62 complaints
Steering
41 complaints
Fuel system
39 complaints
Other or unknown
34 complaints
Suspension
29 complaints
Brakes
16 complaints
Air bags
14 complaints
Engine cooling
13 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaints
Wheels
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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