2010 Dodge Ram 3500 engine problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Truck totally destroyed by spontaneous fire, suspected to be related to short in radio or dashboard. Assessment done by fire department and truck paid off by Progressive Insurance but no compensation for contents of truck. Truck in driveway, not running and fire damaged adjacent vehicle at cost of…”
filed Nov 22, 2021
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that the ignition module solenoid malfunctioned and caused the key to fall out of the ignition while the vehicle was in motion. In addition, the steering would not lock when the vehicle was parked. Green dodge (3801 wabash ave…”
filed Aug 16, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Bearing - crankshaft thrust and kit
112906 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 17, 2026Bearing - crankshaft thrust and kit
112906 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 17, 2026
Engine problems in other Ram 3500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ram 3500 | 35 | 10% |
| 2011 Ram 3500 | 21 | 9% |
| 2009 Ram 3500 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 Ram 3500 | 11 | 6% |
| 2007 Ram 3500 | 17 | 8% |
| 2006 Ram 3500 | 6 | 2% |
| 2005 Ram 3500 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 Ram 3500 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 Ram 3500 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 Ram 3500 | 1 | 2% |
| 2001 Ram 3500 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 Ram 3500 | 1 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 Dodge Ram 3500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.