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2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 40 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2010 Dodge Ram 1500, 8% of its 486 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 63,000. One crash is linked to this area, and no recall for this component is on file for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
40
8% of 486
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
63,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe the rear axle or driveshaft separating or dropping while driving at highway speed, sometimes with a loud boom or bang.
  • Several report the pinion nut or rear differential bolt failing and disconnecting the drive shaft from the axle.
  • Tire pressure sensors reportedly corroded and failed, leading to tire failure at speeds above 50 mph.
  • Some owners noticed the front end shimmy or bounce uncontrollably after hitting a small bump at highway speed.
  • One owner reported the rear axle fractured in half during inclement weather, causing the vehicle to stall.
  • A few owners mentioned long waits for parts tied to a related recall notice they had received.

When 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 1, 2010, latest Aug 29, 2025.

2010 Dodge Ram 1500 suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Dec 2010Jun 2013Nov 2013Dec 2014Oct 2015Mar 2016Feb 2018Nov 2019
40 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2010 to Aug 2025; peak Jan 2011 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2010 Dodge Ram 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Ram 1500 model year

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

  1. 2005117 (10%)
  2. 2006130 (16%)
  3. 200791 (18%)
  4. 200872 (13%)
  5. 200999 (15%)
  6. 201040 (8%)
  7. 201157 (8%)
  8. 201234 (5%)
  9. 20140 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheel, and tire complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Dodge Ram 1500?
NHTSA lists 40 complaints in this area for the 2010 Ram 1500, which is 8% of the 486 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for suspension or axle problems on the 2010 Ram 1500?
The data provided lists no related recalls tied specifically to this suspension, wheels & tires complaint area for the 2010 Ram 1500, though some owner narratives mention a separate recall notice they received.
At what mileage do these suspension problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for this complaint area is 63,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
Did any of these suspension complaints involve a crash?
Yes, NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 injuries or fires linked to suspension, wheels & tires complaints on the 2010 Ram 1500.
How does 2010 compare to other Ram 1500 years for this problem area?
The 2011 Ram 1500 had 57 complaints (8% share) in this area, higher than the 2010 total of 40, while 2012 had 34 complaints (5% share) and 2014 had none, according to NHTSA data.

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.