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2010 Dodge RAM 1500 electrical problems

71 complaints (15% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 86,789. 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints
71
of this car's complaints
15%
typical mileage
86,789
crashes
2
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Instrument panel: speedometer/odometer
    2
  • Ignition: switch
    2
  • Ignition: anti-theft: control module
    1
  • Ignition
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Dodge RAM 1500 electrical problems in other years

19911995200020052012

Specific symptoms reported on the 2010 Dodge RAM 1500 electrical

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Key fob 5Warning lights 5

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2010 Dodge RAM 1500 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 26, 2025 · Electrical · 228,863 miles · PA

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while attempting to obtain an auto warranty from Car Shield, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 125,526 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 228,863.

Filed Apr 11, 2025 · Electrical · 301,000 miles · FL

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2010 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 173,840 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 301,000.

Filed Jan 10, 2025 · Driver assistance, Electrical · AR

Ignition,key fob will not correctly start engine. Engine dies going down the road , will not stay running after you start engine it just dies and kicks the key fob out to the floor. Trying to retrieve the fob and restarting the engine, and not crashing is a serious problem. Have nearly been in major crashes because of this .

Filed May 25, 2024 · Electrical · IL

While driving my 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab, the key fob (FOBIK) has fallen out of the ignition while actively driving. The key can be removed from the ignition while actively driving with little to no effort. Upon this happening, the vehicle sometimes remains fully operable, at times it remains driving but looses speedometer, wipers, heat/ac, running/brake lights and turn signals, or the vehicle will completely shut off, losing all function and drivability to include power steering. In one instance, the vehicle remained driving but lost wipers and lights during a night time storm. On another occasion, the vehicle lost all drivability traveling at a high rate of speed at night with traffic on a highway in a rural area with no streetlights. This defect has provided for a multitude of highly dangerous events while driving. There IS a recall (recall ref K08) describing this exact issue, however my VIN was not included in the recall and is not being recognized and or honored for recall repair by local Chrysler Dodge Dealerships or by Chrysler Headquarters. Chrysler Headquarters customer service communicated it is the responsibility of the NHTSB to add my VIN to the recall in order for the repair or replacement of the faulty WIN module along with replacement and programming of key fobs to be covered. This repair is estimated to cost $2500.

Filed Feb 22, 2024 · Electrical · OK

WIN module failure. When driving down the road/highway, the vehicle will turn off with no warning of any problems. The key can be removed while the vehicle is still running. The vehicle will start up with the key cranked diagonally but when released the vehicle dies making it more difficult to start the vehicle after it dies while driving down the road/highway. When a bump is hit in the road the key moves and the vehicle dies. We have spoken to the local Dodge dealership who confirmed that it is a WIN module issue while servicing the vehicle due to other recalls as well as several locksmiths.

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 Oct 24, 2023 · Electrical · CA

Wireless ignition module fails and will stall out the engine. This can happen at speed or stopped. Wireless ignition module will intermittently fail and cause a loss of power at speed causing no power steering or power brakes

Filed Nov 12, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · TX

My 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 shuts off without warning. The incident frequently happens when I am driving at city speeds. If I am turning, the vehicle shuts off, and the power steering also cuts off, causing problems turning the steering wheel. When I am driving straight, there are no warning lights on the dashboard, and the vehicle shuts down. This is very dangerous while going.

Filed Sep 13, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · TN

Charging system failure at pcm causing low voltage and battery will not charge causing the vehicle to become disabled. I was on the interstate battery light came Om with system Low voltage code for engine light. The truck shut off and I was left without power steering or brakes. doing 75mph. Voltage regulator is in pcm and pcm needs replaced. Vehicle is still out of commission

Filed Jan 26, 2022 · Electrical · KY

The truck has shut down completely while turning into busy intersections and crossing highways we have been lucky to have been not hit by oncoming traffic. You have to put the truck in park and restart the vehicle. It has been to the dealership in the past and couldn’t be replicated. It shows no faults just shuts off for no reason this has happened 5 times in 3 months, 8 in a year,

Questions about the 2010 Dodge RAM 1500 electrical

Does the 2010 Dodge RAM 1500 have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 71 complaints about the electrical of the 2010 Dodge RAM 1500, 15% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2010 Dodge RAM 1500 electrical problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 86,789 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2010 Dodge RAM 1500 electrical?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Dodge RAM 1500 have the most electrical problems?

The Dodge RAM 1500 model years with the most electrical complaints are 2011 (214 complaints), 2012 (175 complaints) and 2006 (125 complaints).

Other 2010 Dodge RAM 1500 problems

Transmission 229Engine 75Steering 41Fuel system 39Suspension 29Body 26Brakes 16Airbags 14Visibility 13Wheels 11Lights 10Acceleration 9Driver assistance 8Seat belts 4Tires 4Locks 1

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