YearToAvoid

2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 20 brake complaints for the 2010 Dodge Ram 1500, 4% of its 486 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 23,850. Two crashes and no fires were reported, and no brake-related recall exists for this issue.

Brakes complaints
20
4% of 486
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
23,850 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Brakes fail to stop the truck when depressed at low speeds around 20 mph, sometimes resulting in a rear-end collision.
  • Rear brakes reportedly fail to engage while only the front brakes operate, with the front brakes locking up when the pedal is pressed.
  • ABS and traction control warning lights illuminate intermittently, sometimes tied to four-wheel drive engagement or wet, freezing conditions.
  • Brake pedal is depressed but the vehicle fails to respond, with no ABS warning light illuminating to indicate a fault.
  • Steering and brakes reportedly fail together without warning while driving, in one case leading to a crash into another vehicle.

When 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 brake complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 4, 2010, latest Dec 9, 2024.

2010 Dodge Ram 1500 brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3Aug 2010Feb 2011Sep 2014Aug 2015Jun 2016Nov 2022
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2010 to Dec 2024; peak Jul 2012 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2010 Dodge Ram 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Ram 1500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200547 (4%)
  2. 200645 (6%)
  3. 200727 (5%)
  4. 200832 (6%)
  5. 200943 (6%)
  6. 201020 (4%)
  7. 201137 (5%)
  8. 201262 (9%)
  9. 20140 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 have?
NHTSA lists 20 brake complaints for the 2010 Dodge Ram 1500, which is 4% of the 486 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 brakes?
No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for the brake complaints on the 2010 Dodge Ram 1500.
At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2010 Ram 1500?
The median mileage at failure among the reported brake complaints is 23,850 miles.
Did the 2010 Ram 1500 brake issues cause any crashes?
NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 0 fires linked to the brake complaints for the 2010 Ram 1500.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.