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2010 RAM 2500 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 236 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Buyer Beware — 2010 RAM 2500

The 2010 RAM 2500 shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

4
NHTSA Recalls
4 recalls on record
236
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
5
Crashes + Injuries
4 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2010 RAM 2500 (4)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized RAM dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V821000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #13V529000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #11V350000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V635000
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Most Common Problems — 2010 RAM 2500

Based on 236 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Steering
152
Electrical System
20
Engine
12
Power Train
12
Unknown Or Other
7
Suspension
7
Engine And Engine Cooling
5
Tires
5
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RAM 2500 — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2010 model year is highlighted.

Frequently Asked Questions — 2010 RAM 2500

Is the 2010 RAM 2500 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2010 RAM 2500 has 4 recalls and 236 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2010 RAM 2500 have?
The 2010 RAM 2500 has 4 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 RAM 2500?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2010 RAM 2500 are: Steering, Electrical System, Engine, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2010 RAM 2500 safe to buy?
The 2010 RAM 2500 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 4 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year RAM 2500 should I buy?
Use the year comparison chart above to identify which model years have the fewest reported problems for the RAM 2500.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.