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Electrical systemPart report

2010 Dodge RAM 2500 Electrical system Problems

Complaints
22about this part
Share
9%of 236 total for the year
Median mileage
122,946miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the electrical system of the 2010 Dodge RAM 2500, 9% of the 236 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 122,946 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

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

“It's a random occurrence. While I'm starting it, I have to restop when I'm driving no warning, it's a manual transmission. That adds a huge danger when your truck dies in motion it's a big truck it's a work truck which makes it even more horrifying.!! Please take this seriously this is a huge danger I can't stress how important this is and I'm sure all the all of them are”

NHTSA complaint #11385056, filed 2020-12, 60,000 miles

“When pulling out onto a 5 lane road the vehicle shut off, I was able to restart and continue. Then when turning off a 5 lane road the vehicle shut off, I was able to restart and continue. On the expressway at 70 MPH towing a car trailer the vehicle shut off. I was in the right lane and was able to pull off and restart to continue. This is a very heavy truck and very hard to steer and stop when not running.”

NHTSA complaint #10898104, filed 2016-08, 180,000 miles

“I have a 2010 Dodge RAM 2500 st. The vehicle ignition won't allow the vehicle to start some times. Also when driving down the road, the truck cuts off and I have to restart it in the middle of traffic. Ive had to roll to the sie of the road on mutiple occassions until I can get it restarted, luckily I havent had an accident yet. I googled the issue and it seems to be a common problem with the win module on the Dodge vehicles yet there hasnt been a recall initiated. It's turning into a daily occurrace with this.”

NHTSA complaint #11382737, filed 2020-12, 305,000 miles

“I drove the truck about 20miles home, shut the truck off and unloaded both of my sleeping children. By the time I got back to the truck to unload our stuff my whole garage was filled with smoke. I quickly backed the truck out of the garage and called 911 because it was continuing to smoke heavily. The fire department came popped the hood and put out the fire. They unhooked both batteries and they could show me what was on fire the alternator and wires surrounding outside of it. Told me not to drive it anywhere until a mechanic can come. …”

NHTSA complaint #11099230, filed 2018-06, 127,893 miles

“Original tipm failed at 151000 miles causing front turning signals to malfunction. The tipm controls all electrical components and sensors throughout the entire vehicle including fuel pumps and air bags. I was driving my vehicle on a city street when an alarm displayed on the instrument panel noting a front right turn signal lamp needs replacement. I replaced the bulb per replacement bulb number specified in the owners manual. Also, replaced the turn signal multi switch which both items did not resolve the issue. Made the decision to have a certified mechanic to diagnose the problem.”

NHTSA complaint #11161209, filed 2018-12, 151,000 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20125118%
2011248%
2010229%
2009105%
2008165%
2007247%
200613120%
2005348%
2004478%
2003264%
200243%
2001194%
2000105%
1999165%
1998157%
1997188%
1996269%
1995259%
1994148%
1993410%
1992413%
199116%

Other parts of the 2010 Dodge RAM 2500

Steering
152 complaints
Suspension
32 complaints
Engine
20 complaints
Other or unknown
13 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
13 complaints
Fuel system
10 complaints
Wheels
9 complaints
Body and structure
7 complaints
Engine cooling
6 complaints
Tires
6 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2010 Dodge RAM 2500

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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