general problems of the 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 - part 1

Me and my husband were driving down the road to go see a friend and all of a sudden the wheel hub assembly broke in half causing us to have to slam on our brakes and keep from crashing. The wheel almost ended up under our truck making the truck look like it was kachowing like lightening mcqueen from the movie cars.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormally loud sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the rear axle differential pin retaining bolt had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,704.

I was driving to work on [xxx] when my rear end locked up and I slid sideways down [xxx]. I was going slower than normal due to slippery road conditions. The mechanic told me it was the pinion nut that froze up and locked up the gears and snapped the drive shaft. If it had been clear roads the truck probably would have flipped over. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Driving at highway speed, truck put itself into 4th gear. Pulled over to turn off engine and re-start. Truck would not shift in to "drive". Issue persisted until following day. Now check engine light is on and it must be taken to a service center.

I had just got off the rap getting on us1 in raleigh nc a car got in front of me to close. I was going 55 due to traffic. I took my foot off the gas to get some distance between my truck and that car. I hear a loud roar and vibration next thing I know im spinning out of control. I hit the guardrail with the right, front bumper/fender. . . . . . Spinning me around hitting the left rear bumper which bounced me back out into oncoming traffic getting hit head on.

Tl-the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13v038000 (power train) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Oo.

Our 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 recently developed an exhaust manifold leak on the passenger side. It makes a loud rattling noise when the vehicle is cold. The noise goes away once the vehicle has warmed up. From my online research this is apparantly a problem with Dodge rams and I have found many complaints from other owners. I have contacted Dodge but since we are out of warantee we have to pay for repairs. Since this is clearly a problems with their parts and they have had repeated complaints, I'm wondering why Dodge has not issued a recall.

Exhaust manifold bolts break off and the truck develops exhaust leak. . . The truck then has no control of regulating exhaust gases and next you will get a damaged catalytic converter. This will also cause oxygen sensor to change mixture. These bolts are breaking on the engine, on their own. The bolts are too small for a exhaust area bolt. The internet is full of forums about this issue and Dodge has done nothing to address. Model 5. 7 hemi has had issues from 2005 -2012. These bolts can not stand up to the heat and stress for the intended application,.

2010 Dodge Ram 1500. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle stalled and came to a complete stop. Consumer states rear axle locked up. The consumer stated when the rear axle locked up, his wife was then hit by another vehicle and suffered injuries.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, there was an abnormal pop heard from the vehicle. The contact then applied the brakes and a loud thud was heard from the vehicle. Upon further inspection, the contact discovered that the axle had fractured. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was awaiting diagnosis of the failure. Additionally, the contact had previously received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13v038000 (power train) however, the parts needed for the recall service were not readily available. The contact stated that the recall repairs had exceeded a reasonable time frame. The manufacture was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 49,000.

Just got off the interstate about a mile up the road heard a loud band/pop and the truck jerked came to a complete stop. Called a tow truck and the rear wheels r locked up def. Locked up this is caused by a recall on the pinion nut.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that he attempted to have the vehicle repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 13v038000 (power train) but was informed that the parts were not available. The contact felt that since the failure was reported in February of 2012, there should be a remedy available before February of 2014. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 04/04/lj updated 04/11/2014.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle abnormally pulled to the right. As a result, the contact crashed into a tree. The contact sustained injuries to the back and neck. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact had also received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13v038000 (power train) but had not taken the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 175,000.

Recall notice #2 came this week. . . . This recall has been out for almost a year. . . My dealer says there are no parts to fix the recall and does not know when Dodge will send them out. Rear axel pinion shaft nut / shaft spline problem. Why send out a recall w/o a fix in hand or at least scheduled??.

On December 26 I was driving on the highway at about 55 mpg when I heard a loud noise and just after that my back wheels locked up leaving me stick in the middle of the highway at this time I also was pulling a car trailer witch made it a lot more dangerous as a man driving a truck stopped to help us get out of the road a man driving a Honda ran in to the back of the trailer wile I was under the truck tying a strap to pull it out of the way so now we had an accident on our hands. After looking up the truck I found out there was a recall for this part so I called the local Dodge dealer and they said they would not help me because I had purchased the truck in mexico witch sounds like bull to me can u guys help me get my recall on my truck and get it fixed.

I've received numerous recalls about the rear axle pinion nut. I've contacted 3 different dealerships in the area and either the part still isn't available or they just won't return my calls. I have not had an issue yet with the truck and I hope I never do since Dodge won't call me back. This is very frustrating!! apparently, this product failed at some point and now I can't get the part replaced.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the part needed to complete NHTSA campaign id number 12v474000 (power train) was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure.

We have received your complaint. Thank you for filing a complaint with the federal trade commission. Based on the information you have given us, we recommend that you take the following steps, if you have not already. Step: 1 you may find useful information on our consumer protection website. Step: 2 if you have done the above steps and have any additional questions or any additional information you would like to add to your file, please call 877-382-4357 to speak with a counselor. When you call, please have this reference number:[xxx]to help us quickly retrieve your information. You might also like here are some additional links that will provide some useful information. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle began to shutter in the rear. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The failure was not inspected nor was the failure diagnosed. The vehicle was previously remedied for NHTSA recall campaign number: 13v038000 (power train). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 31,600.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 13v038000 (power train) and stated that the parts were not available. The dealer did not give a specific date when the parts would be available. The manufacturer was also notified and could not provide an estimated date for when the contact would receive the recall repair. There were no failures.

Received safety recall m34 NHTSA 12v-474 months ago and still not repaired. Dealer says they don't have parts and will notify me when they are available. Date of recall was January 2013. It appears to me that Chrysler has no intention of making the repair as it has had more than adequate time to acquire the parts. Is no one following up to insure the recall requirements are fulfilled or are we waiting for a major injury to occur when this part fails? is everyone experiencing this problem or is a local issue. Any assistance is appreciated.

2010 Dodge Ram 1500. Consumer writes in regards to rear axle pinion nut recall notice and unsatisfactory customer service at dealership. The consumer was also informed the parts were not available. When the consumer called back three months later, he was told, there was nothing that could be done with regards to repairing the vehicle until he returned from oversees.

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.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated NHTSA campaign number: 13v038000 (power train) had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated the part was available for repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the delay. The contact had not experienced the failure.

2010 Dodge Ram 1500. Consumer writes in regards to rear axle pinion nut recall notice. The consumer stated he has been waiting five months, for the parts to arrive. Recall # 13v038000.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13v038000 (power train) in the mail and stated that the dealer informed him that the parts were not available for the repair. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

We received a re-call (n08/NHTSA 13v-038) on our 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 truck several months ago. Every time I call to check the status, I am told that there is still no remedy for the situation and a follow-up re-call notice will be sent when a remedy is available. This is the rear axle pinion nut and I won't go into detail as to what is says could happen as I am sure you are well aware already. I believe that if customers had to be given a safer vehicle to drive while awaiting repairs for the ones they are paying for that a remedy would probably come a lot quicker. I actually believe that dealers should be made to provide alternate transportation at no cost to the consumer. I cannot fathom it taking this long to remedy this situation knowing the damage it could cause. Something really should be done about the length of time this is taking. Thank you for your time. I would appreciate any positive feedback on this.

I owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500. I have attempted to have the vehicle repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 13v038000 (power train) but was informed that the parts were not available and that he would be contacted when the parts were to become available. I feel that since the failure was reported in February of 2013, there should have been a remedy available. The recall stated that the expected date to begin servicing vehicles was during may of 2013 and it is currently late August of 2013. The current mileage is 24,000 and I am uncomfortable driving the vehicle for any distance, but will be forced to take it cross country in the near future. I have called Chrysler repeatedly and have been told it's a parts supplier problem, they are changing suppliers, it will now be 3-4 weeks. . . . One excuse after another. Yesterday I called again and was advised to take the truck to a dealer and have them check the pinion nut to see if it was loose. I did so, it was not loose, and I was told "it should be ok" for the trip, but no guarantee. This is rotten way to do business. There is no failure yet.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that he attempted to have the vehicle repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 13v038000 (power train) but was informed that the parts were not available and a second notice would be sent once available. The contact felt that since the failure was reported in February of 2013 and the recall stated it was expected to begin during may of 2013, there should have been parts available in August of 2013. The contact had not experienced a failure. The current mileage was 60,000.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that he attempted to have the vehicle repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 13v038000 (power train) but he was informed that the parts were not available and that he would be contacted when the parts were to become available. The contact felt that since the failure was reported in February of 2013, there should have been a remedy available. The recall stated that the expected date to begin servicing vehicles was during may of 2013 and it was currently mid August of 2013. The contact had not experienced a failure. The current mileage was 34,000.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 13v03800 (power train). The contact contacted the dealer and was advised that the part needed for the repair was unavailable and there was no time frame given for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns 2010 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that she received notification of NHTSA campaign number 13v038000 (power train) six months ago and was informed by the dealer as well as the manufacturer that the parts were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure.

We were going 70 mph, in the left lane passing a semi-truck, towing our boat in traffic when we heard a loud noise & started seeing parts coming out from underneath our vehicle. The vehicle became uncontrollable, but between the two of us, we were able to get to the right side of the road, but still blocking traffic in the right lane. A park ranger came behind us, put on his flashers to warn traffic behind us & an incident response truck also came. They were able to pull us about a half block to a spot in the road where we were no longer blocking traffic. A tow truck came & took us 50 miles to ellensburg, wa where our truck was repaired under warranty at university auto center. We had received a safety recall notice (n08/NHTSA 13v-038) several months prior to the incident, but with every service at our local Dodge dealer we were told that the parts were not yet available & not to worry that no problems had occurred yet. We were without our vehicle for 15 days. It has been repaired, but we are nervous about driving it. We have been told by several that the outcome could have been way more serious including fatal if we were not towing our boat. The weight of the boat held us down. We are faithful Dodge customers, so will be contacting them direct to relay all of this information to them in our words. It was a very scary experience & we feel that the Chrysler corporation needs to compensate us.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13v038000 (power train) in the mail several months ago and stated that the dealer informed him that the parts were not available for the repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl- the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that he received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number 13v038000 (power train) several months ago and was informed by the manufacturer that the parts were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was unavailable. Mh.