How many engine complaints does the 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 have?

NHTSA lists 27 engine complaints for the 2010 Ram 2500, which is 11% of all 236 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there an engine recall for the 2010 Dodge Ram 2500?

Yes. Recall 14V635000, reported in October 2014, covers 2010-2014 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5,500 trucks for an engine wiring harness connector issue. It is not a do-not-drive or park-outside recall.

At what mileage do engine problems typically appear on the 2010 Ram 2500?

The median mileage at failure for engine complaints is 49,503 miles, though sample complaints range from as low as 1,300 miles to as high as 136,000 miles.

Did the engine problems cause fires or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 3 fires and 2 injuries linked to engine complaints on the 2010 Ram 2500, with no crashes reported.

2010 Dodge Ram 2500 Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 27 engine complaints for the 2010 Dodge Ram 2500, 11% of all complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 49,503 miles. A related recall (14V635000) covers engine wiring harness connectors on 2010-2014 Ram trucks.

Engine complaints: 27; 11% of 236
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 49,503 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Underhood fires with smoke and flames reported near the wheel well or engine bay, sometimes after overheating while driving at highway speed.
Check engine light illuminates repeatedly, often tied to emissions components like O2 sensors or the EGR valve, requiring multiple dealer visits.
Exhaust fumes entering the cabin accompanied the check engine light turning on in some trucks.
Engine stalls or fails to start, in one case traced to a wiring harness problem and in another to a key module issue.
Owners describe repeated repairs and parts replacements without resolving the check engine light or stalling problem.

When 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 27, 2011, latest May 10, 2021.

27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2011 to May 2021; peak Dec 2014 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2010 Dodge Ram 2500

NHTSA 14V635000Oct 8, 2014Engine315,325 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured March 27, 2009, to September 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the electrical connectors of the diesel fuel heater may overheat.
Risk: If the connectors overheat, the fuel heater may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the harness side connector with a silver plated beryllium copper terminal service kit, and inspect the fuel heater for leaks, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. Chrysler issued interim notification to owners on December 8, 2014. The recall began on April 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P65.

Engine complaints by Ram 2500 model year

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

200524 (6%)
200625 (4%)
200740 (11%)
200847 (15%)
200914 (7%)
201027 (11%)
201142 (14%)
201256 (20%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 have?: NHTSA lists 27 engine complaints for the 2010 Ram 2500, which is 11% of all 236 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there an engine recall for the 2010 Dodge Ram 2500?: Yes. Recall 14V635000, reported in October 2014, covers 2010-2014 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5,500 trucks for an engine wiring harness connector issue. It is not a do-not-drive or park-outside recall.
At what mileage do engine problems typically appear on the 2010 Ram 2500?: The median mileage at failure for engine complaints is 49,503 miles, though sample complaints range from as low as 1,300 miles to as high as 136,000 miles.
Did the engine problems cause fires or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 3 fires and 2 injuries linked to engine complaints on the 2010 Ram 2500, with no crashes reported.