2010 Dodge RAM 1500 body problems

Filed Dec 24, 2023 · Body, Electrical · RI · fire

My husband was driving about 20mls per hrs when our truck cought fire the whole front of our truct cought fire. The front mirror and everything if distroit due to the fire .

Filed May 6, 2023 · Body · LA

The frame has rusted thru, the fuel tank strap has failed and the fuel tank has dropped. If this had happened while driving, it could have killed him and many others. Upon researching for information, we found recall U04/nhsta 18v-160 which stated this document replaced service bulletin TSB# 1400218 - all for this exact problem. This was a regional recall/extended warranty and was not issued for vehicles in our region. But this document does state that should any vehicle meet the criteria described (make date range, model year, and problem) that that vehicle should be covered. My fathers truck meets all 3 criteria. Upon calling FCA (Fiat, Chrysler Automobiles), who issued the document, we were told that we aren't able to be included in this issue, since we don't have a recall listed and also because the recall turned from a recall to an extended warranty that expired in 2022. If this is a known issue why is there an expiration date on the repair of it? My father's truck only has about 67,000 miles on it, which is probably why the problem is only presenting now. And if we had known there was a possible chance that this could happen, why weren't we informed to check it? He is the original owner of the vehicle and we are appalled at the FCA repsonse. The document in reference is attached.

Filed Mar 3, 2020 · Body · 97,000 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ram 1500. While reversing in a parking lot the tailgate opened without warning. Additionally, while driving at 25 MPH the tail gate opened without warning. The vehicle was taken to breeden dodge chrysler jeep ram located at (5900 highway 71 s, fort smith, ar 72908 (479) 646-4731) but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000.

Filed Jan 29, 2020 · Airbags, Body · NY

2010 chevrolet suburban. Consumer calls regarding crack in dash at passenger side airbag site. *ld

Filed Nov 2, 2018 · Body · 93,000 miles · MI

The oil pan on my 2010 dodge ram 1500 is rusted through so the oil leaks out any time the motor is running. I have had to add as much as 1 quart of motor oil after driving only 50 miles. This should be a recall because if the oil all drains out then the motor will seize up and the whole truck becomes garbage! It feels like it was made of very thin/cheap metal because when I tighten the oil drain plug, the whole end of the oil pan flexes under very little torque.

Filed Jun 7, 2018 · Body, Tires · 131,609 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ram 1500. The contact took the vehicle to perkins motors (1205 motor city dr., colorado springs, co 80905, 855‑832‑3989) for routine service. The technician informed the contact that the tire rotation could not be performed because two of the tires were of different brands; therefore, the tread depths were uneven. The manufacturer was notified and informed the dealer that the tires had to have the same tread depth in order to be rotated. The contact asked for the information in writing since it was not listed in the owner's service manual. The technician replied that it was proprietary information and could not be made public. The tires were not rotated. The failure mileage was 131,609.

Filed May 9, 2018 · Body · 96,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ram 1500. The contact stated that water drained into the storage pockets of the rear seats in the vehicle. The contact called golling chrysler dodge jeep ram at 248‑334‑3600 (2405 s telegraph rd, bloomfield hills, mi 48302) and was informed that the vehicle was out of warranty; therefore, nothing could be done. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000. *tt updated 8/30/18

Filed Apr 2, 2018 · Body, Fuel system · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ram 1500. Upon inspecting underneath the vehicle, the contact noticed premature rust, corrosion, and holes associated with the frame from the front to the rear. The failure progressed to the point that it could affect components attached to the frame pertaining to the fuel tank. The dealer (button chrysler jeep dodge ram, 1220 e blvd st, kokomo, in 46902, (765) 360-4063) was able to verify that the manufacturer would provide a solution; however, the part was on a national backorder. The dealer did not have a date or time frame for when the part would become available from the manufacturer. In addition, the contact later received notification of an unknown manufacturer recall for the fuel system concerning the fuel tank and railings. The dealer stated that the parts were not available. The vehicle remained parked due to the failure and there was no specified time frame for when the parts would arrive. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the failure was a known issue. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.

Filed Mar 30, 2018 · Body, Engine · VA

The exhaust manifold bolts have sheered off just like they do on most 5.7 hemi rams. Also, the blend door actuators/blend door are broken just like in lots of other rams/chrysler vehicles.

Filed Feb 27, 2018 · Body · 70,000 miles · NC

2/25 I discovered the frame crossmember where one of the two straps which hold up the fuel tank rusted away to the point that the strap has fallen out of the frame. I contacted ram customer care via online chat asking for a repair estimate, if they could verify that the part number I have located can actually rectify the situation, if they could verify if the tsb I've located is related to this issue, and if they could advise which dealer close to me has an on-site body shop to perform the repair and if they're highly rated by fca, and their only response was to advise they can schedule an appointment for me and provide the number for roadside assistance, which they were unwilling to cover transportation costs. The attached files show the strap itself which is intact, the portion of the frame which the strap pulled out of and is rusted, a picture of how low the fuel tank is currently hanging, and the pdf of the conversation with the fca representative which occurred 2/27.