2010 Dodge RAM 2500 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 236 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,419miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2010 Dodge RAM 2500, 3% of the 236 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,419 miles.
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.
“1. Normal driving, 2. Check engine light, emissions failure and it happens with two days of getting out of the shop, 3. Replaced parts/repaired at least 14 times and is still broken.”
NHTSA complaint #10393002, filed 2011-03, 1,300 miles“Bought 2010 RAM 2500 diesel new and had to take to dealer to this point 5 times for check engine light illuminated. The truck has currently 16,338 miles and is returning to dealer tomorrow for another check engine light. Each time the light is in relation to the emission system. The dealer under warranty has changed the o2 sensors, cleaned the EGR valve and states they may have to change the o2 sensor controller. I've also posted on this site about a major steering wobble to which the dealer changed a lot of front steering components. …”
NHTSA complaint #10406088, filed 2011-06, 16,338 miles“The contact owns a 2010 RAM 2500. The contact stated that the exhaust system regeneration required now warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 43,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11415977, filed 2021-05, 43,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Dodge RAM 2500. The contact stated that the exhaust fumes entered the vehicle through the cab and could cause health complications. Whenever the fumes were present, the check engine warning light would illuminate. The delaer inspected the vehicle and reprogrammed and replaced the o2 censor since it had failed. After the repairs, the contact continued to smell the fumes. The manufacturer was notified of the failure; however, did not offer any assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 8,500. …”
NHTSA complaint #10416860, filed 2011-08, 8,500 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Dodge RAM 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v635000 (engine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the delay. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 03/17/15 updated 03/23/15.”
NHTSA complaint #10664444, filed 2014-12Related service bulletins
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Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 9 | 3% |
| 2011 | 11 | 4% |
| 2010 | 6 | 3% |
| 2009 | 9 | 4% |
| 2008 | 23 | 7% |
| 2007 | 20 | 6% |
| 2006 | 11 | 2% |
| 2005 | 13 | 3% |
| 2004 | 24 | 4% |
| 2003 | 15 | 2% |
| 2002 | 8 | 5% |
| 2001 | 26 | 6% |
| 2000 | 12 | 6% |
| 1999 | 24 | 8% |
| 1998 | 13 | 6% |
| 1997 | 15 | 7% |
| 1996 | 14 | 5% |
| 1995 | 12 | 4% |
| 1994 | 9 | 5% |
| 1993 | 2 | 5% |
| 1992 | 3 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2010 Dodge RAM 2500
152 complaintsSuspension
32 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsEngine
20 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsWheels
9 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsTires
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsExterior 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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