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2010 Dodge RAM 2500 Engine Problems

Complaints
20about this part
Share
8%of 236 total for the year
Median mileage
55,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the engine of the 2010 Dodge RAM 2500, 8% of the 236 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

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

“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

“I received a ve5 late life emission performance degradation recall in january 2021. I had the recall performed on 1.27/2021 at razzari Dodge, merced. They installed a new cat converter and exhaust manifold. When I got my truck back, I had an cel error code p2271 o2 sensor. I had to pay $707.74 and $978.98 to get the truck running. I had no previous cel. I think they broke the wiring harness or o2 sensors when they performed the recall. . I think the ve5 recall repair, should make the entire emissions system function, including the control electronics.”

NHTSA complaint #11408550, filed 2021-04, 144,074 miles

“We purchased a 2010 Dodge ram cummings 2500 on 06/20/2011. Weeks into making the purchase we started having engine problems. Such as a clogged fuel filter, EGR valve, the ignition key switch, truck would not start with turn of the key, you had to wiggle key inside ignition to start truck. The check engine light is always on, recently the message panel displayed exhaust is 90% full. The truck was going about 5 miles per hour. And recently it turned off on the way home barely avoiding getting hit by on coming traffic. …”

NHTSA complaint #10594437, filed 2014-05, 100,000 miles

“From statement of operator while performing road maintenance activities I was driving up a grade at low speed while in four wheel drive and in low gear. The first indication of a problem was a sudden burst of smoke from under the hood accompanied by the engine oil light coming on. I tripped the hood release, went to the front of the vehicle to open the hood. The smoke from the engine compartment prevented me from safely locating the hood release. I then retrieved the fire extinguisher from the vehicle and applied it the best I could to the engine compartment. …”

NHTSA complaint #10522837, filed 2013-07, 38,000 miles

“Upon purchasing this used pickup I performed an inspection of the under carriage I noticed that the oil pan had a pretty significant dent in it. It was obviously caused by a skid plate that was mounted on the front axle of this truck from the factory. I went online and found many owner of this model had the same issue. One person was successful in getting a dealership to remove the skid plate and replace the oil pan. The service department said that the skid plate was only meant to be put on the gasoline models not the diesel models. This is due to not having enough clearance. …”

NHTSA complaint #10564146, filed 2014-02, 87,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20124416%
20112910%
2010208%
200952%
2008165%
2007164%
200651%
200561%
2004132%
200351%
200221%
200120%
200021%
199921%
199810%

Other parts of the 2010 Dodge RAM 2500

Steering
152 complaints
Suspension
32 complaints
Electrical system
22 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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