Seven problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2010 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 based on all problems reported for the 2010 Ram 1500.
Was just driving and the engine shut off and a check engine light came on and won’t start again believe timing chain failed.
My husband was driving about 20mls per hrs when our truck cought fire the whole front of our truct cought fire. The front mirror and everything if distroit due to the fire .
Vehicle has 113,000 miles on it now, the engine is knocking so I brought it in to weber in detroit lakes minnesota they say it needs cams and lifters e c t. Estimate is $5,000 or new engine $9,000 so now I can't get to work! I commute back and forth every day 70 miles each way, this vehicle should not have this problem as of yet in my eyes! will the factory / dealership warranty this fix for me? I purchased vehicle from weber in detroit lakes almost four years ago with 80,000 miles on it I have only driven at 33,000 miles since then!! I don't have that kind of money for this fix nor can I afford to buy a replacement vehicle but now the knocking you can hear it outside the vehicle but you cannot hear it in the cab of the vehicle so how long has this problem actually been going on before the fact of me noticing it just very recently so then I quit driving it immediately and brought it directly to weber as per appointment.
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle was jerking as the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the contact was informed that the oxygen sensors and transmission fluid needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired, however, the contact attempted to replace the oxygen sensors himself. The failure reoccurred and the vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the proper oxygen sensors were replaced; however, the contact stated that when he drove over 45 mph, all warning lights would illuminate on the instrument panel and that an abnormal noise was heard coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was then taken back to the independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. Additionally, during the repair the contact was informed that the rear differential had loose bolts and would also need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure however the VIN was not available at the time of the call therefore a case could not be opened. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 240,000.
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the vehicle failed to respond to acceleration attempts without warning. In addition, smoke was seen coming from under the hood area. The contact later discovered that the engine had caught on fire. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not inspected to determine the cause of the failure nor was it repaired. The failure mileage was 62,000.
Tl- the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving approximately 35 mph the rear end of the vehicle locked up. The contact stopped the vehicle on the shoulder of the road. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed the drive shaft had detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact was not aware of the repairs necessary. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 22,000. Da.
Unintended acceleration while driving into garage. Engine rpm increased while my foot was on the brake. Nothing happened luckily I had the brake applied so I didn't hit anything. Also on the highway a couple of times the engine rpm increases by itself momentarily causing the truck to surge.