2010 Dodge RAM 2500 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 6%of 236 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 118,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2010 Dodge RAM 2500, 6% of the 236 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 118,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“I have had this 2010 Dodge RAM 2500 hd crewcab 4x4 for 3 years. I bought it used at 74000. So far I have had 3 actuators, tie rod, 3 differential seals, 1 transmission seal, 1 rearend seal, full HVAC control and duct work with 2 heater cores, 2 front u-joint, and now all the bearings in the front differential. And extreme amount of time, money, and trouble of not having my truck invested in this. I need to know how may other of this model of truck has been having this trouble. 99% hwy miles, only about 5% towing or hauling, no off roading, very little long distance driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #10808916, filed 2015-12, 118,000 miles“Driving on rural highway 65mph when truck began to make grinding noise. After stopping and inspecting drive train it was discovered the center support bearing had failed and allowed the 2 piece drive shaft to become loose. Fortunately the support bracket kept it in place. Had bracket not held in place catastrophic drive train failure could have occurred and possibly causing accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10668614, filed 2014-12, 164,000 miles“When the vehicle is put in reverse or drive from the park position at idle the truck will pull through the brakes. This has happened in excess of 24 times between 7500 miles and 24000 miles. The truck has been looked at by the dealership with no improvemant. They were unable to duplicate the problem. There are no indicators before it happens. I believe the problem is in the transmission valve causing the t/c to be in the locked position as the transmission shifts.”
NHTSA complaint #10498379, filed 2013-02, 7,500 miles“I was issues a recall notification that my year make and model could pop out of park and go into neutral resulting in the vehicle not being safe. I contacted the local dealership and they assured me the part was in. I went and after 2 hours was told they didn't have the part. They said they would call me when the part was in. I never heard back from them. If this is a safety issue I would think this might be important?”
NHTSA complaint #11141781, filed 2018-10“I was driving west in road tx-375-loop heading the i10, I took an exit for i10 east which is a bridge. I took it and then I heard a sound on the rear wheels so I slowed down, after that the sound stopped and I continued to incorporate to i10-east. After I took the i10 I was driving around 60 MPH when suddenly I heard the sound again but this time after a few second a different sound appeared and the rear wheels stopped resulting in completely lost of control. …”
NHTSA complaint #10632228, filed 2014-09Related recalls
- 17V821000Dec 20, 2017Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs, 2011-2017 Ram…Covers: Dodge RAM 2500 2010–2012, Ram 1500 2009, 2013–2017, 2500 2013–2017 +7 more
Related service bulletins
- 11012351Dec 17, 2024Gear - reaction sun
- 11010205Oct 30, 2024Plate - Planetary
- 10228020Apr 2, 2022Customer Satisfaction Notification V51 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module
- 10229031Mar 6, 2022Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. Upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter…
- 10221097Apr 7, 2021Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during…
- 10220837Mar 10, 2021GEAR MOTOR, Transfer Case The gear motor assembly is shipped in AWD/2WD position. The transfer case needs to be positioned in AWD/2WD position to properly assemble gear motor to…
- 10220868Mar 4, 2021Transfer Case Gear Motor/Actuator Installation Guidelines.
- 10190615Mar 4, 2021Transfer Case Gear Motor/Actuator Installation Guidelines.
- 10170368Dec 12, 2019Customer Satisfaction Notification V51 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module
- 10162502May 22, 2019Power Transfer Unit
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 35 | 12% |
| 2011 | 16 | 5% |
| 2010 | 13 | 6% |
| 2009 | 6 | 3% |
| 2008 | 20 | 6% |
| 2007 | 17 | 5% |
| 2006 | 37 | 6% |
| 2005 | 63 | 15% |
| 2004 | 110 | 19% |
| 2003 | 55 | 8% |
| 2002 | 19 | 12% |
| 2001 | 28 | 6% |
| 2000 | 15 | 7% |
| 1999 | 35 | 11% |
| 1998 | 29 | 13% |
| 1997 | 32 | 15% |
| 1996 | 44 | 15% |
| 1995 | 39 | 15% |
| 1994 | 24 | 14% |
| 1993 | 6 | 15% |
| 1992 | 3 | 9% |
| 1991 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2010 Dodge RAM 2500
152 complaintsSuspension
32 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsEngine
20 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsWheels
9 complaintsBody and structure
7 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 31, 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