Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2010 Dodge Ram
NHTSA data on file today
The 2010 Dodge Ram has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 27 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #10V657000 TIE ROD ENDS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V616000 POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR CAP NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V315000 HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT/TI AUTOMOTIVE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V200000 WIRELESS IGNITION NODE MODULE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V009000 BRAKE BOOSTER INPUT ROD RETAINING CLIP NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 7 complaints
- Electrical System 6 complaints
- Air Bags 4 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 2 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 2 complaints
- Child Seat 1 complaint
Of the 27 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 27 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2010 Dodge RAM's reliability is concerning, with multiple complaints about the power train and electrical system and frequent airbag issues. Buyers should be aware of these potential costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | very common |
| Electrical system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| Air bags | 70,000–110,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Replace timing belt
- Rotate tires
- Inspect brakes
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission slipping
- Check engine light
- Electrical shorts
- Airbag warning light
- Fuel leaks
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2010 Dodge Ram at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.