I went to the car wash in the afternoon, I parked truck in driveway when I got home. Ate lunch with my kids and went outside after and was enjoying the summer weather and unexpectedly my truck started rolling in the driveway and crashed into trees on my property. I got a stick stuck in my leg trying to get my truck out of the woods that became infected. Truck went to dealership and 2 recalls were fixed. The Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) described in the recall is exactly what happened in this incident. Causes a rollaway vehicle that may cause crash or injury unexpectedly with no warning. I reported it to Mopar and Stellantis and made claims with both.
2010 Dodge RAM 1500 engine problems
75 complaints (15% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 86,000.
- owner complaints
- 75
- of this car's complaints
- 15%
- typical mileage
- 86,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe4
- Engine: diesel1
- Engine1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Dodge RAM 1500 engine problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2010 Dodge RAM 1500 engine
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Engine failure 27Stalling 20Knocking 15Check engine light 14Loss of power 7Won't start 5
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2010 Dodge RAM 1500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Was just driving and the engine shut off and a check engine light came on and won’t start again believe timing chain failed
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 .
This incident has happened several times while driving on the road. When driving at slow speeds, approaching a red light, or slowing down to make a left or right turn, the vehicle shuts off without warning. The power steering and brakes stop working, making the car hard to handle. I have to put it in neutral, restart the vehicle, and start it back up without any problems. This is a very well-maintained vehicle and a daily driver. The car has 172000 miles on it. I have done internet research on this, and it seems to be a very common thing with Dodge Ram Trucks.
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.
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle was jerking as the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the contact was informed that the oxygen sensors and transmission fluid needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired, however, the contact attempted to replace the oxygen sensors himself. The failure reoccurred and the vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the proper oxygen sensors were replaced; however, the contact stated that when he drove over 45 MPH, all warning lights would illuminate on the instrument panel and that an abnormal noise was heard coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was then taken back to the independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. Additionally, during the repair the contact was informed that the rear differential had loose bolts and would also need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure however the VIN was not available at the time of the call therefore a case could not be opened. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 240,000.
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
Failure in cam and lifters, this am I going problem that needs to be addressed. These repairs should be covered 100% by Dodge / Ram.
Vehicle driving speed limit of 65 when all of a sudden check engine light came on and off a few times. Driver pulled over to side of road and raised hood. Waiting on tow truck and vehicle caught fire in engine compartment.
vehicle has 113,000 miles on it now, the engine is knocking so I brought it in to Weber in Detroit Lakes Minnesota they say it needs cams and lifters e c t. Estimate is $5,000 or new engine $9,000 so now I can't get to work! I commute back and forth every day 70 miles each way, this vehicle should not have this problem as of yet in my eyes! Will the factory / dealership warranty this fix for me? I purchased vehicle from Weber in Detroit Lakes almost four years ago with 80,000 miles on it I have only driven at 33,000 miles since then!! I don't have that kind of money for this fix nor can I afford to buy a replacement vehicle but now the knocking you can hear it outside the vehicle but you cannot hear it in the cab of the vehicle so how long has this problem actually been going on before the fact of me noticing it just very recently so then I quit driving it immediately and brought it directly to Weber as per appointment
Questions about the 2010 Dodge RAM 1500 engine
Does the 2010 Dodge RAM 1500 have engine problems?
Owners have filed 75 complaints about the engine of the 2010 Dodge RAM 1500, 15% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2010 Dodge RAM 1500 engine problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 86,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Dodge RAM 1500 engine?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Dodge RAM 1500 have bad engine?
The Dodge RAM 1500 model years with the most engine complaints are 2004 (190 complaints), 2012 (170 complaints) and 2011 (156 complaints).
Other 2010 Dodge RAM 1500 problems
Transmission 229Electrical 71Steering 41Fuel system 39Suspension 29Body 26Brakes 16Airbags 14Visibility 13Wheels 11Lights 10Acceleration 9Driver assistance 8Seat belts 4Tires 4Locks 1
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