How many fuel system complaints does the 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 have?

NHTSA lists 38 Fuel System complaints for the 2010 Ram 1500, which is 8% of the 486 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a fuel system recall for the 2010 Dodge Ram 1500?

Yes, recall 18V160000 covers 2009-2012 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks and adds a bolted bracket reinforcement to the frame to address fuel tank retention; it is not a do-not-drive or park-outside recall.

At what mileage do fuel system problems show up on the 2010 Ram 1500?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for fuel system complaints on this model year is 55,000 miles.

What is the most common fuel system complaint on the 2010 Ram 1500?

Owners most often describe the fuel filler neck popping out or fuel spitting/overflowing from the filler tube during refueling.

Did the 2010 Ram 1500 fuel system issues cause fires or crashes?

NHTSA data for this component on the 2010 model year shows 0 fires and 0 crashes reported.

2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 38 Fuel System complaints for the 2010 Dodge Ram 1500, 8% of all complaints for that year, with median failure mileage of 55,000. A related recall (18V160000) covers a frame bracket reinforcement for fuel tank retention on 2009-2012 trucks.

Fuel System complaints: 38; 8% of 486
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 55,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Fuel filler neck pops out of the tank opening during refueling, forcing owners to hold it in place.
Fuel spits, spews, or gushes out of the filler tube when the tank nears full, reported across different gas stations and pump speeds.
Owners report the fuel tank does not seat properly on its mounting bracket, raising concern about the tank dropping in a crash.
Some owners were told a bad inlet check valve caused overfill spillage and required gas tank replacement.
One owner reported a fuel pump failure causing power loss while driving and difficulty starting the truck.

When 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 6, 2010, latest Apr 25, 2025.

38 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2010 to Apr 2025; peak Aug 2018 (3).

Fuel System recalls for the 2010 Dodge Ram 1500

NHTSA 18V160000Mar 8, 2018Fuel System218,617 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks currently, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Exposure to environmental conditions such as water mixed with road salt may cause the front fuel tank strap frame "T-Slot" bracket to corrode, possibly causing the fuel tank to drop and make contact with the ground.
Risk: If the fuel tank were to drop and contact the ground, a fuel leak may result. Additionally, in the event of a crash, the fuel tank may not remain secured to the vehicle, possibly causing a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence in an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will bolt a bracket reinforcement to the frame, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U04.

Fuel System complaints by Ram 1500 model year

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

200540 (3%)
200623 (3%)
200738 (7%)
200864 (12%)
200943 (6%)
201038 (8%)
2011142 (21%)
2012126 (18%)
20140 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 have?: NHTSA lists 38 Fuel System complaints for the 2010 Ram 1500, which is 8% of the 486 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2010 Dodge Ram 1500?: Yes, recall 18V160000 covers 2009-2012 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks and adds a bolted bracket reinforcement to the frame to address fuel tank retention; it is not a do-not-drive or park-outside recall.
At what mileage do fuel system problems show up on the 2010 Ram 1500?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for fuel system complaints on this model year is 55,000 miles.
What is the most common fuel system complaint on the 2010 Ram 1500?: Owners most often describe the fuel filler neck popping out or fuel spitting/overflowing from the filler tube during refueling.
Did the 2010 Ram 1500 fuel system issues cause fires or crashes?: NHTSA data for this component on the 2010 model year shows 0 fires and 0 crashes reported.