2010 Dodge RAM 1500: check engine light

Filed Nov 5, 2025 · Engine · IA

Was just driving and the engine shut off and a check engine light came on and won’t start again believe timing chain failed

Filed Oct 4, 2022 · Engine, Transmission · 240,000 miles · DE

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.

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 20, 2022 · Engine · MO · fire

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.

Filed Sep 1, 2020 · Engine · 150,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shook and vibrated with the electronic throttle control warning light displayed on the instrument panel. The contact replaced the engine coil packs however, the failures recurred with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the number 5 cylinder was defective. The cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Sep 13, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 60,000 miles · TX

While driving the vehicle on a 50 MPH frontage road and decelerating to turn on a side street, the truck stalled suddenly at the apex of the turn, gave a warning sound and a message flashed on the dashboard screen stating "low oil pressure". No other lights came on and no check engine light or code was stored in the computer. When the engine stalled I lost power brakes, power steering and (obviously) engine power. The engine restarted easily when the vehicle was placed in neutral. This has happened several times, some at the same location or locations with similar speed/deceleration/turning conditions. The dealership is unable to recreate the stall and thus unable to fix the problem. I have contacted them 2 times and took the vehicle to them once. They only offered a series of preventive maintenances like cleaning the intake manifold.

Filed Oct 3, 2017 · Engine · 117,900 miles · TX

Dodge 5.7l hemi engines have 2 common, recurring issues. 1) engine lifters fail prematurely causing excessive wear on the camshaft lobes. The end result is a costly repair having to replace the camshaft and lifter. A check engine light will come on and will throw a p030# code for a misfire on cylinder(s). When the misfire happens the vehicle starts shacking horribly. I have seen a report that a 2016 with 15k miles had the issue all the way back to 2009 with only 72k miles and several in between. There are multiple forums, threads, and comments on this issue. It seems very common and dodge should be providing assistance outside of warranties. Yet they choose to do nothing except lose customers. 2) the recurring exhaust manifold bolts breaking. Mine was repaired once under warranty and is currently having the issue again. Again dodge seems to do nothing to improve the materials to prevent the issue from recurring.

Filed May 31, 2017 · Engine · 85,000 miles · MA

While driving my 2010 ram, with 85,000, my engine blew without warning as my family and I traveled down the road at 40 MPH into oncoming traffic. There were no warnings whatsoever, no check engine or oil lights, etc. And now I'm told I owe between 4-9 k for a new engine.

Filed Nov 30, 2016 · Engine · 77,800 miles · FL

2010 dodge ram 1500 5.7. Check engine light. Cylinder 2 misfire error code. Broken valve spring and lifter. Found exact problem all over the internet dodge ram forums. Please issue recall.

Filed Jun 6, 2016 · Body, Electrical · 155,000 miles · OH

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

Filed Sep 24, 2015 · Transmission · 16,353 miles · WA

Sept 2013 while driving home in my 2010 dodge ram 1500 truck from glacier national park my transmission kicked out of tow mode and locked into 4th gear. My engine warning light came on. I was towing an ultralite trailer (5k lb) at the time. This incident occurred at an approx. 16000 odometer reading. The owner?s manual said it was ok to drive the truck in this condition and the 4th gear allows you to limp home. The dealer said a solenoid malfunctioned and they replaced it. Feb 20, 2015 at approx. 22,800 odometer reading this incident happened again. This repair lasted only 6800 miles after the repair was first made. I was driving under normal conditions the transmission kicked out and locked into 4th gear and again I limped the truck back to the dealer for a repair on the same solenoid problem. Sept 20th, 2015, while driving to lassan nat park, the transmission again kicked out of tow mode and locked into 4th gear. This occurred at 28k miles or 6k miles after the second repair. I have an appointment tomorrow to see what the fix will be. However, the symptoms were the same: truck shuddered, engine warning light came on, and truck got locked into 4th gear. I see many complaints on the internet pertaining to this transmission issue but has a serious report been received by your office? There is definitely something wrong with the truck?s transmission and it doesn?t appear to be just my truck. To recap, my 2010 dodge ram transmission solenoid failed on 3 occasions locking the transmission into 4th gear. My truck though a 2010 model year, has only 28000 miles of use. Solinoid failed at 16000, 22800, and 28000 miles. This could cause a serious problem especially if you are headed up a mountain pulling a trailer.

Filed Aug 5, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 51,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ram 1500. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check engine indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact also stated that the headlights and tail lights would not work. The vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v038000 (power train), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal needed to be continuously pressed to move the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle restarted independently; however, the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 51,000. Ma 10/5