How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Dodge Ram 1500?

NHTSA lists 27 Structure & Body complaints for the 2010 Ram 1500, which is 6% of the 486 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for Structure & Body issues on the 2010 Ram 1500?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for Structure & Body problems on the 2010 Ram 1500.

At what mileage do these body problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2010 Ram 1500 is 64,500 miles, though some owners reported issues like rust and dashboard cracking at far lower mileage.

What are the most common body complaints on the 2010 Ram 1500?

Owners most often report cracked dashboards, rust on bumpers and beds, corroding chrome trim, faulty door-hold mechanisms, and nerf bars detaching from the body.

Did these Structure & Body complaints lead to crashes or fires?

Among the 27 Structure & Body complaints, NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 1 fire linked to this problem area, with 0 injuries reported.

2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 27 Structure & Body complaints for the 2010 Dodge Ram 1500, 6% of that year's 486 total complaints. No related recalls are listed. Median mileage at failure was 64,500 miles, with issues ranging from cracked dashboards to rust and chrome corrosion.

Structure & Body complaints: 27; 6% of 486
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 64,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Dashboards crack in multiple places within weeks of purchase, with no prior collision or stress on the vehicle.
Front bumpers and truck beds develop rust spots that bleed through the paint, sometimes within the first year of ownership.
Chrome trim on bumpers, wheels, steps, and other exterior parts corrodes and discolors starting around one year of age and worsens over time.
Door-hold mechanisms fail to keep doors secured in open positions, allowing them to swing shut unexpectedly during entry or exit.
Nerf bars (side steps) detach completely from the body when stepped on, dropping to the ground without warning.
A dashboard-mounted chrome console ring produces glare in sunlight that owners say obstructs the driver's view.

When 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 23, 2010, latest Dec 24, 2023.

27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2010 to Dec 2023; peak May 2011 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2010 Dodge Ram 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Ram 1500 model year

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

201027 (6%)
201130 (4%)
201230 (4%)
20140 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Dodge Ram 1500?: NHTSA lists 27 Structure & Body complaints for the 2010 Ram 1500, which is 6% of the 486 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for Structure & Body issues on the 2010 Ram 1500?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for Structure & Body problems on the 2010 Ram 1500.
At what mileage do these body problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2010 Ram 1500 is 64,500 miles, though some owners reported issues like rust and dashboard cracking at far lower mileage.
What are the most common body complaints on the 2010 Ram 1500?: Owners most often report cracked dashboards, rust on bumpers and beds, corroding chrome trim, faulty door-hold mechanisms, and nerf bars detaching from the body.
Did these Structure & Body complaints lead to crashes or fires?: Among the 27 Structure & Body complaints, NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 1 fire linked to this problem area, with 0 injuries reported.