Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ram 1500. The contact stated that the child occupant was able to shift the vehicle without depressing the brake pedal. The failure occurred without warning. The dealer was not contacted for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v821000 (power train). The VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 150,000. The VIN was not provided.
2010 Dodge RAM 1500 transmission complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ram 1500. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v821000 (power train); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Walker chrysler dodge jeep ram in alexandria, louisiana was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ram 1500. When the vehicle was turned off with the key removed from the ignition, the engine did not shut off. In addition, the shifter was able to change gears without the key in the ignition. The vehicle was taken to galeana's van dyke dodge (28400 van dyke ave, warren, mi 48093), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ram 1500. While the vehicle was parked and unoccupied, it rolled down the driveway without warning and crashed into a mailbox, bird bath, and telephone pole. There were no injuries. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. There was damage to the bumper, exhaust pipe, paint, and tail lights. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and then to lambert auto sales (5 river rd, claremont, nh 03743) where it was diagnosed that the interlocking pin, headlights, exhaust, and ABS module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the vehicle would need to be diagnosed again. The contact did not receive notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v821000 (power train). The failure mileage was 141,709.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ram 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v821000 (power train); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Jeff wyler chrysler jeep dodge of lawrenceburg (875 e eads pkwy, lawrenceburg, in) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not provided.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ram 1500. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the rear wheels locked up and the vehicle stopped in the middle of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the drive shaft was bent and the pinion nut and bearings were shaved off. The vehicle was repaired by the independent mechanic. Also, while driving approximately 55 MPH after the repairs were performed, all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was driven to courtesy chrysler/dodge in conyers georgia where it was diagnosed that the transfer case fractured and needed replacement. The independent mechanic notified the contact of the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v038000 (suspension). The vehicle remained at the dealer to be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ram 1500. While driving 20-25 MPH, the rear differential seized and the vehicle came to an abrupt stop. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the driveshaft was fractured. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
Rear differential/pinion failure which was replaced in 2014 according to dodge and has failed again january 2018. Loud noise is heard from rear of truck. It was diagnosed by mechanic, now dealer wants to verify. Engine has had to have new cams put in. Also has had failed exhaust manifold bolts. Exhaust assembly has a tendency to fall off the truck for no reason. It separates and comes apart.
Safety recall 12v‑474 for 2010 ram 1500 could not be performed due to parts not available. Currently, safety recall 17v‑821, which could case a parked vehicle to suddenly roll away, does not have a remedy due to lack of parts. Both of these recalls are either unable or were unable to be performed due to lack of parts. 12v‑474 is the exact same recall as 12v474000, chrysler number m34, "the nut securing the rear axle pinion my loosen because an adhesive patch was not installed during vehicle assembly. If the nut loosens, the axle can lock up with little warning, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and/or a crash". I was told by chrysler recall group that my vehicle is not eligible for the buyback program, even though my vehicle is the same model year with the same recalled issue (12v‑474) loose pinion nut as those eligible. In addition, there is now another drive train recall for which I cannot receive repair due to lack of parts.
Driver side rear wheel bearing failed prematurely. Led to wheel bearing slot on axle shaft to wear causing axle shaft damage. If I had not caught this early the axle shaft may have failed completely resulting in catastrophic damage. First noticed signs of damage while vehicle was in motion
While driving on a straight highway at about 60 MPH the driveline came apart at rear differential connection. While trying to pull off towards shoulder the vehicle begin to slide instead of turn. It has seemed as if the differential locked up and just snapped at the u joint. The vehicle apparently had a recall for that problem and was reported that it was taken care of in november of 2014. It summed up to a $2700 damage. We purchased the vehicle used and only put 1003 miles on it when this problem occurred. This vehicle was converted into a emergency response vehicle for our company and we were fortunate enough this did not happen in a 911 response settings. The dealership has investigated the recall work and has notified us that it has never been fixed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ram 1500. After placing the vehicle in park and walking away, the contact was informed that the vehicle rolled away and crashed into a sign and a parked vehicle. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to a body shop where it was diagnosed that the front end and driver side were damaged. The vehicle was partially repaired. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
I have had the rack and pinion nut replaced on a recall and now it's all doing it again and trying to find out if it would still be covered and causing other issues is it still a recall item that can be taken care of it's all happening while in motion I have had it checked out three times and they tell me it's the bearings and that I should take it back to the chrysler for the rack and pinion nut issue that may have caused all the problems
After the first recall of the pinion nut can loosen, causing the rear axle to seize. The driveshaft also may detach, which could cause a crash. We opted to fix this. Shortly after the same noise took place. This time it is the rear differential is locking up. However, the dodge service center is saying it is unrelated and it is not part of the recall. The back-end is seizing - so there is more than one critical mechanical error in this vehicle. Chrysler needs to be held responsible. This time I want my vehicle eligible for a buy-back. Its been a lemon. The electrical went out in 2011. No windows can go up or down. Its a horribly made vehicle all the way around.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ram 1500. While driving at various speeds, the gears slipped without warning when in position and when driving over unleveled land. The instrument panel flickered. In addition, the vehicle stalled multiple times and, while coasting, the contact was able to place the vehicle in neutral to be restarted. A dealer diagnosed that the win module needed to be replaced. The dealer had the vehicle for weeks. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact was uncertain if the dealer would to provide a newly designed part or if the same part would be replaced. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ram 1500. The contact stated that while attempting to make a left turn, the vehicle suddenly stopped and failed to move forward. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle also jerked forward. The contact mentioned that the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was restarted but failed to drive. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the pinion in the rear differential was fractured and the rear differential needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v038000 (power train). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. ....updated 0711/16 *bf
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
Aafter recall the federal safety agency 13v‑038 had been "repaired" in 2014, the exact description of what happens to the vehicle happened 2 years later. "the rear axle pinion nut on your vehicle may loosen due to undersized pinion shaft splines. A loose pinion nut could cause the rear axle to seize or cause the driveshaft to separate resulting in a loss of motive power. Either situation could cause a crash without warning." the rear axle seized and the driveshaft separated resulting in a loss of motive power. The entire driveshaft actually completely fell off of the vehicle while getting onto the freeway. This "repair" obviously did not resolve this issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ram 1500. While driving 45 MPH, the pinion nut loosened, and the driveshaft seized, fractured, and separated from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact confirmed that the pinion nut loosened and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v038000 (power train). The vehicle was repaired; however, on another occasion while driving 45 MPH, there was an abnormal whining sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the carrier bearing caps fractured, the lower bolts snapped flushed with the housing, the upper bolts were loose, the ring gears were worn; however, the pinion nut was still in place. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000.
Summer 2015:experiene humming noises and took to garage said it was ok to drive and bring back next week for repairs. While driving sounds got worse and while driving the whole drive shaft fell to the ground resulting in almost sudden stop had to be towed took almost 2 weeks for repairs- now spring time 2016 and it goes back in tomorrow for same sounds, and the traction control grabs when not needed and gives no momentum to go up a dry dirt road hill.... Humming noise and a different sound to be determined by garage tomorrow 3/9/16 when slowing down to around 5 MPH.
2010 dodge ram 1500 hemi traveling at highway speed when instantly the gauge cluster started acting erratic. First the tire pressure display said that different tires were showing a multitude of different pressures the gas gauge started flickering between full and empty as well as the stop working of the speedometer and tachometer air-conditioned, power steering and continual windshield wiper on even though they were off at the switch. Radio intermittently on and off and ABS and airbag light on and off intermittently. All four windows fail to operate and interior lighting will not come on. Gauge function fluctuates every couple second.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ram 1500. The contact stated that the differential was whining. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure was undetermined. The failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from underneath the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the drive shaft had fractured from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Frustrated with chryslers recall. They are either dragging their feet through the process or they are incompetent. After numerous times of contacting them to repair rear axle pinion and them not having the part, I decide to have them buy back my vehicle. Each time I have called they give me different information. Each time it adds two weeks to the point I can turn the truck in for a check. In the meanwhile I am left to drive a truck that can endanger my 3 year old and new born. When I called for the third time today they said I had to accept the offer they made me for my vehicle. Then they would send a letter to me to sign and then they would assign an inspector to look at truck. I asked why was this not told to me last week when I called. They replied we didn't know the value of your truck. I said yes you did I printed it off your website and fax it to you on october 13, 2015 per your requirements. The whole process has been very poorly handled.
My ram is involved in the buyback through chrysler. I was suppose to receive a letter within 60 days of the buyback decision. I have yet to receive one.. I've called or chatted with chrysler 3 times and still nothing. They act like they don't want to help. I need some guidence.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v474000 (power train) was received in 2012 and the part had not been available to perform the recall remedy. Additionally, the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number:13v038000 (power train). The contact was concerned for his safety. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000. Ma 10/19/2015 updated 2/24/2016*js
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge ram 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v474000 (power train); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Ma 10/21/15
I was driving down the road when all of a sudden my front end started to shake violently, I started to slow down but it didn't help until I came to a complete stop . I then heard light grinding coming from my front left side of truck. Before I could make it home witch was about 10 miles, the grinding and loss of steering had got so bad that I was driving 5-10 miles an hour. Barely made it home. The next morning I drove it to the best service shop in town which was 1/2 mile from where I lived and it took them a month and $1700.00 later to repair. Front axle,front bearing,calipers, a new disc and brakes,a front nuckle and drive spindle for the 4 wheel drive.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a traffic light, a loud noise emitted from the rear of the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the rear axle pinion nut fractured impacting the rear differential causing a failure. The vehicle was not able to be driven. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection and diagnosis to determine the failure. In addition, the contact mentioned that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: (power train) and the dealer was not able to supply the part within a reasonable timeframe to schedule the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
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