general problems of the 2010 Dodge RAM

The contact owns a 2010 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, there was a loud bang underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that the rear axle was completely locked in position, causing the rear wheels to start dragging while the contact was pulling to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to certified mechanic who diagnosed that the drive shaft had disconnected from the rear differential. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 12v474000 (power train) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 40 mph and the contact heard odd noising coming from the vehicle and the esp, the traction control and, the abs warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the tire pressure pump was replaced but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and they stated that the abs module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and they stated that the apart was no longer available. The failure mileage was 108,000.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 13v038000 (power train), 18v160000 (fuel system, gasoline), and 17v821000 (power train). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear axle pinion holding the rear drive shaft came loose. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the dealer declined to honor the recall repairs due to the age of the vehicle and liability issues. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 183,000.

The contact owns a 2010 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the driveshaft detached from the sub-frame of the vehicle. The contact pulled over and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the driveshaft needed to be replaced. There was no warning light illuminated. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 12v474000 (power train) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure but provided no further assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.

Rear wheels locked up while driving. . . Brought truck in and was told it was not an issue and nothing was wrong.

Driving around 30 miles per hour, and it has happened twice it has surged in speed with out pressing the gas pedal for no reason. Nothing was done because being it doesn't happen all the time when I take it to the dealer it will not happen more than likely.