general problems of the 2010 Dodge Ram 3500

Five problems related to power train have been reported for the 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 06/27/2018

Tl- the contact owns a 2010 Dodge ram mega cab. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number:17v821 (power train) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge ram of pocatello 633 bullock st, pocatello, id 83201 (208) 904-3369 was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and were not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Dr.

2 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 07/04/2014

The truck had a gooseneck flatbed 30ft trailer attached to the Dodge ram with a john deere tractor loaded on top of the trailer. The vehicle was running and in park on a slight downhill. The trailer was prepared with the ramps down for the tractor to be backed off. Upon backing the tractor off of the trailer, when the rear tractor wheels moved to the down ramp, the shift in weight caused the truck, flatbed trailer and tractor to begin rolling down hill for 300 yards and through a barbed wire fence and finally coming to a stop due to uphill slope in the terrain. The tractor was able to back the rest of the way off of the trailer without incident. Upon reaching the truck and trailer the vehicle was still in park and running. This is a serious defect that needs immediate attention before someone is hurt.

3 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 11/13/2013

Tl-the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the vehicles front end seized and the contact loss control of the vehicle and crashed into a curb. There were no warning indicators illuminated at the time of failure. The failure has occurred on one occasion. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed a tire rod and it was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 50,000. Ddr.

4 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 11/25/2010

When starting engine and depressing brake pedal moving shift lever to park or drive the engine and transmission lockup. If brake is firmly applied the engine will stall immediately when after staring. If brake is not held firmly the vehicle launches immediately. That what happened the second time it happened and I ran over a car parked on my right side. This has happened at least 25 to 30 times since the first time. The dealership tells me there are know fault codes so their is nothing wrong. Left at the dealer for a week and they could not duplicate the problem. It could happen an hour after parking or it may not happen for 4 to 6 weeks. Very sporadic and unpredictable. It is flat dangerous. It now has 13600 miles on it.

5 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2010

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. While driving approximately 45 mph the 4 wheel drive low light illuminated on the dashboard. He continued to drive until finally parking the vehicle. Upon restart the light momentarily did not illuminate until he began driving again. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they have replaced the tipm twice, the 4 wheel drive actuator motor, the air conditioning compressor, as well as various wires and computer components. None of the repairs have been able to remedy the failure. The failure and current mileages were 15,000.


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