Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 80 MPH, there was an abnormal noise coming from underneath the vehicle along with an abnormal noise. The esp warning indicator illuminated. The contact reduced the speed and proceeded to a rest stop. While inspecting the vehicle it was noticed that the front strap that holds the fuel tank was hanging and fractured due to corrosion. The vehicle was towed to thelen auto group jeep/chrysler dealer at bay city, michigan and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a complaint was filed number: [xxx]. The approximate failure mileage was 86,092. ...updated 08/02/17 *bf ..updated 08/09/17 *bf *cn information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2010 Dodge RAM 1500 body complaints
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Rocker panels are rusting from the inside out. Causing large holes to form. While in park, rolled the drivers side window down heard a metal clank and the window would no longer go up or down, as the window regulator fell apart. While driving on a country road, I noticed slight difficulty in shifting. The check engine light came on. Upon having the code read, the transmission selenoid is stuck open. Tie rod ends are loosening as well. So many issues on a 6 year old vehicle
When turning on to the highway you can not see on the passenger side. The metal part of the cab between the passenger window and the rear window creates a blind spot. I have almost pulled in front of a vehicle 3-4 or more times. Vehicle was not moving or may have been moving 1 MPH. Vehicle was making a left hand turn out of a parking lot onto the highway. Vehicle is a regular cab truck. Thank you.
Bumpers, front and rear both exhibit rust. There is supposed to be a "corrosion" warranty from dodge, but they claim that this "type of rust" is not covered. A brand new vehicle should not rust from behind the paint. Dodge refuses to help with this situation.
The rear back up sensors starts to work very late. When I put my truck in reverse (leaving my child at school) I went about 10ft when I hit a lightning pole it start to work when the pole was about 1 ft and I cant brake. Thank god the result my chrome bumper was damaged I thought it was a child. Recently I put the truck entering in reverse to my garage and the wall was about 1 ft and the sensor indicates 3 ft. (3 lines) in the dash monitor. Thanks. Other than since new the truck works perfect! But I think its a very important issue. Thanks again.
On march 22, 2014 my wife stepped on the driver's side nerf bar to enter the truck. Before she could enter the nerf bar pulled completely out of the body of the vehicle and fell to the ground. I immediately took the truck to a dealer for inspection and possible repair. I was informed that the factory would not cover the repair unless there was rust or corrosion on the body. I called chrysler and the representative told me the same thing. I tried to file with my insurance, but they refused coverage because it was a factory defect. I was able to find a shop to repair the problem. They had to special order six reinforced plates with rivnuts to repair both sides because the passenger side was pulling out of the metal as well. The total cost came to $519.83. The shop said this was a dodge ram specific problem that they had seen before.
A/c did not put out cold air. Issues with a acuater door behind the dashboard at 15k. Then at about 36k the A/C was putting out warm air again. The dealer replaced a regulator for the compressor. The truck has 75k and the evaperative cooler behind the dashboard is leaking and needs replaced.
I have rail dust all over my paint. For those of you who don't know what this is it is small flakes of steel that come up off of the railway when a train hits its brakes. Because these vehicles are transported via railroads they all will have this problem. The train hits its brakes and the small flakes of steel are so hot that they embed in the paint. You can remove some of this rust by using a clay bar but you will never get it all removed. I owned a 2008 ram that had the same problem. It is surface rust and looks horrible. I also have rust on all of my chrome parts as well. This is a huge problem for a truck that is only 3 years old. To have rust all over the truck is ridiculous. Dodge needs to rectify this problem immediately. Other vehicle manufacturers that use the railway have the same problem. Manufacturers that don't use the railway do not.
After hand washing my truck, I notices significant defect in the chrome parts on the truck. Most of the chrome is covered in corrosion and discoloration. This problem was first noted when the truck was one year old but was very minor. The defects have spread and become a major issue on the bumpers, wheels, steps, and trim. I went to the dealer and met with the regional chrysler rep who informed me that this would not be covered. They took the stance that the damage was due to something picked up on the road. I am the original owner of the truck and have driven nothing but highways and city streets. This corrosion is concerning for a 2 year old truck with 18000 miles that is well cared for and garage kept. Chrysler needs to stand by its products and ensure a quality product. If a 2 year old truck is covered in rust it's value is significantly reduced.
While driving at any speed in sunny day light there is a glare on the chrome finished ring around center console that impairs the driver`s and passenger`s vision almost to that you can`t see anything.
There is rust spots on the bed of the truck coming through the paint. I took into dealer to ask about it, they took pictures and I have not heard back since. Is this a problem with dodge paint? My truck is white, therefor it is quite noticeable.
2010 dodge ram 1500 pickup in white 8 months old,rust spots or blemishes bleeding thru paint after being thoroughly cleaned and protested with 2 coats of liquid glass auto polish.
I noticed that the front bumper on my 2010 dodge ram 1500 is developing rust on the front bumper. I went to my local dodge dealer and was informed that this would not be covered under warranty. I contacted chrysler and was informed to take the vehicle to another dealer which took photographs of the damage. The dealer submitted these photos to chrysler. Chrysler denied my claim under warranty for the rust on the front bumper. Chrysler stated that it had been rock chips that caused the damage. What seems odd about the chips is that I have normal finish and rust spots. There are no chips with just primer left which you might have when having rock chips. I have never owned a vehicle that started to have problems with rust within a year. This makes me question the long term viability of this vehicle and to question the purchase of this automobile.
Dashboard cracking.
Dashboard cracked in three places all within a couple of weeks. (july 2010) there have been no wrecks or stress placed upon the vehicle before this happened. Dodge should be forced to replace this dashboard because it is defective plus poses an extra hazardous situation if there was a collision, pieces of the dashboard plastic may become deadly projectiles, injuring or even killing the occupants of this truck.
Mechanisims that hold all four doors open in the half and full position on my 2010 dodge ram crew cab truck do not hold door secure enough to prevent accidental unwanted closing of door which in turn strikes person while entering/exiting vehicle. While serious injury has not occurred yet, it's only a matter of time before it does. I am especially concerned for hand, finger, or head type injuries with children and even adults not aware of this condition when entering or exiting my vehicle. Even though I am very aware of this situation I could also get hit by a door unexpectedly. My dealer feels, and I agree, problem does not appear to be result of defective manufacturing or improper installation but rather improperly designed parts. Replacement of affected parts in like kind would only result in same problem. Re-designed parts such as stronger compression spring and/or increased depth of scallops in holding bars are necessary to more firmly hold doors on their detent until occupant desires to close door with his or her hand.
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