2010 Dodge RAM 2500 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 236 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,851miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the body and structure of the 2010 Dodge RAM 2500, 3% of the 236 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,851 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Front left tie rod was a safety recall in march. I had it looked at and the dealer said it was fine. On friday august 24th I was turning around in a driveway after I got off the highway 10 minutes prior when the tie rod broke. I called roadside assistance in which they towed to the nearest dealer since we were 58 miles from home. The dealer gave me a rental car and told me not to worry about anything, chrysler would handle it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10472865, filed 2012-08, 69,851 miles“Horrible squeak coming from somewhere in the driver side rear of the cab. The dealership and myself cannot locate the source of the noise. I feel like im in a seinfield episode. Please someone help me!!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10460428, filed 2012-06, 42,000 miles“I was driving in my truck with my friend on sr 101. Approximate speed was 60 MPH. We went around a bend in the road over a concrete bridge expansion joint where the pavement changed levels. The truck jumped and began violently vibrating and forced me into passenger side guard rail of the bridge. The vibrating continued until I slowed down to approx 10 MPH. The problem I thought was fixed with new steering stabilizer and shocks, a.k.a. The death wobble has returned. After research on the internet, I called my local Dodge dealership with skepticism. …”
NHTSA complaint #10532637, filed 2013-07, 42,063 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“The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that while performing routine maintenance on the vehicle, the contact observed that the passenger’s and driver’s side support rails on the sub frame had several sections that were severely rusted. The contact stated that there were gaps of approximately 2-feet on both rails where the metal was rusted through. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact researched online and became aware that the failure was a known issue. …”
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 8 | 3% |
| 2011 | 5 | 2% |
| 2010 | 7 | 3% |
| 2009 | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 | 11 | 3% |
| 2006 | 8 | 1% |
| 2005 | 10 | 2% |
| 2004 | 35 | 6% |
| 2003 | 146 | 22% |
| 2002 | 40 | 26% |
| 2001 | 181 | 39% |
| 2000 | 56 | 27% |
| 1999 | 53 | 17% |
| 1998 | 22 | 10% |
| 1997 | 11 | 5% |
| 1996 | 13 | 4% |
| 1995 | 9 | 3% |
| 1994 | 13 | 8% |
| 1993 | 4 | 10% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
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 complaintsEngine cooling
6 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology