Power Train Related Problems of the 2010 Dodge Ram 1500

Table 1 shows seven common power train related problems of the 2010 Dodge Ram 1500. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (86 problems). The second most common problem is related to the driveshaft (45 problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2010 Dodge Ram 1500

The Power Train problem

During unrelated work, a mechanic discovered the retaining ring for recall n08 (rear axle pinion nut) was not installed and the pinion nut was loose enough to turn by hand. He stated the recall had either been performed incorrectly or not at all, and that the vehicle was unsafe to drive.   Read details...

The Driveshaft problem

Rear drive shaft came out causing rear axles to lock putting the vehicle into a slide crossing on coming traffic.   Read details...

The Differential Unit problem

The rear differential went out at approximately 65 mph. I had it inspected and supposedly fixed in April of 2013 but it did not fix it. The complete rear pinion and wheel bearing gears went out. The service people at lithia Dodge in santa fe said that because it had been inspected in April it was   Read details...


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