2010 Dodge RAM 3500 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 150 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 150,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the air bags of the 2010 Dodge RAM 3500, 2% of the 150 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 150,000 miles. 4 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the driver's side air bag needed to be replaced. The mechanic informed the contact of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V947000 (Air Bags). The contact called a dealer and was informed that the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 146,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11615152, filed 2024-09, 146,000 milesRelated recalls
- 19V018000Jan 15, 2019DO NOT DRIVEChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger…Covers: Dodge RAM 3500 2010, Jeep Wrangler 2010–2016, Dodge Charger 2010–2015 +5 more
- 18V021000Jan 9, 2018DO NOT DRIVEChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota…Covers: Dodge RAM 3500 2010, Chrysler 300 2009–2013, Dodge Challenger 2009–2013 +9 more
- 16V947000Dec 22, 2016DO NOT DRIVEChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2009 Dodge Durango and Chrysler Aspen vehicles manufactured January 17, 2007, to December 18, 2008, and…Covers: Dodge RAM 3500 2010, Durango 2009, Chrysler Aspen 2009
- 16V352000May 24, 2016DO NOT DRIVEChrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this…Covers: Dodge RAM 3500 2006–2010, Chrysler 300 2005–2012, Dodge Dakota 2005–2011 +13 more
Related service bulletins
- 10151694Oct 19, 2015Title Control Module - Air Bag Electronic Control w/side Capability Start Date: 10/19/2015 7:00 AM End Date Message You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock…
- 10149032Aug 22, 2015STOP SALE SafetyRecall R47 - Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC)- Dealer Notification
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 15 | 4% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 2% |
| 2009 | 12 | 11% |
| 2008 | 18 | 10% |
| 2007 | 36 | 17% |
| 2006 | 33 | 13% |
| 2005 | 33 | 17% |
| 2004 | 43 | 20% |
| 2003 | 80 | 28% |
| 2002 | 4 | 9% |
| 2001 | 11 | 8% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
| 1999 | 5 | 5% |
| 1998 | 9 | 9% |
| 1997 | 4 | 3% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2010 Dodge RAM 3500
92 complaintsSuspension
23 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Dodge RAM 3500
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