2010 Dodge RAM 3500 electrical problems

Filed Dec 5, 2023 · Electrical · 270,000 miles · MO

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shut off without warning. The contact stated that the failure occurred after driving over a bump in the roadway. The contact stated that occasionally, while wiggling the ignition key the engine would turn on before shutting off. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who determined that the ignition switch was faulty and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V373000 (Electrical System). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 270,000.

Filed Jun 12, 2022 · Acceleration, Electrical · VA

Fobik key ignition vibrates causing switching from (RUN) position to (ACC) position, shutting off the engine and making it almost impossible to steer a 3000kg machine without power steering increasing the risk for accidents.

Filed Nov 22, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · IL · fire

Truck totally destroyed by spontaneous fire, suspected to be related to short in radio or dashboard. Assessment done by fire department and truck paid off by Progressive Insurance but no compensation for contents of truck. Truck in driveway, not running and fire damaged adjacent vehicle at cost of $7000 paid by vehicle owner and USAA insurance.

Filed Jul 13, 2021 · Electrical · CO

WIN ignition module has slowly been causing difficult starting problems. Now, over even slight bumps, the sloppiness in the connection between the key and the WIN module allows the key to move and the vehicle to shut off while driving. This is becoming more and more common and is very dangerous. Just on my 10 minute drive home from work today, it occurred 4 times. One time, I had just turned right on a red light (with plenty of space between me and oncoming traffic) and the truck shut off completely. Without the key being in the exact right position, I had difficulty restarting the truck and could have been very dangerous to me and the vehicle coming toward me.

Filed Mar 29, 2021 · Brakes, Electrical · 259,300 miles · WV

While driving, the truck just shuts off. Resulting in loss of steering, lights and power breaks.

Filed Feb 3, 2020 · Electrical · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ram 1500. The contact stated that the switch from heat to air condition was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to (chrysler dodge jeep ram315 goodman rd e, southaven, ms 38671 (662) 349-3006) where it was diagnosed that the gear actuator failed needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. However, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not subjected to a recall. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Aug 16, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 86,400 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that the ignition module solenoid malfunctioned and caused the key to fall out of the ignition while the vehicle was in motion. In addition, the steering would not lock when the vehicle was parked. Green dodge (3801 wabash ave, springfield, il 62711, (217) 522-1222) and the manufacturer were contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 86,400. The VIN was invalid.*jb *tr

Filed Dec 22, 2017 · Electrical · 172,000 miles · AZ

The ignition switch is loose and have a hard time starting vehicle. When you turn the key some times the truck will not turn on power. If you move the key the vehicle will then be able to start. Once you let the key go some times it will shut off again and some times it will stay running. It will only stay running until you hit a bump, once you hit a bump the vehicle will shut off. Loosing all power, lights, and assisted braking. This happens while stationary and moving.

Filed Dec 5, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 130,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge ram 3500. While driving 55 MPH, the engine shut off and all power was lost without warning. The contact bumped the key and the vehicle restarted. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home without failure. The vehicle was towed to scranton dodge chrysler jeep ram (1146 wyoming ave, scranton, pa 18509 (570) 344-1261) where it was diagnosed with an ignition switch failure that needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. *tt updated 9/18/18

Filed Sep 20, 2017 · Electrical · 300,000 miles · LA · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2010 dodge ram 2500. While the vehicle was moving, smoke appeared and the vehicle caught fire. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road as smoke entered the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stepped out of the vehicle, looked under the hood, and the vehicle immediately burst into flames. The origin of the fire was not determined. A police report was filed. The fire department extinguised the fire and stated that the cause of the fire may have been due to an electrical short entering into the fuel line. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. A dealer was not contacted about the fire. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 280,000. Updated 11/07/17*lj updated 11/13/2017