How many electrical system complaints does the 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 have?

NHTSA lists 17 electrical system complaints for the 2010 Ram 3500, which is 11% of the 150 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for electrical problems on the 2010 Dodge Ram 3500?

Yes. Recall 16V739000, reported in 2016, covers certain Ram Cab Chassis and Ram 3500 vehicles for an alternator issue; Chrysler replaced the alternator free of charge.

Did the electrical problems cause fires?

NHTSA records 3 fire reports among the 17 electrical system complaints for the 2010 Ram 3500, with no crashes or injuries listed.

At what mileage do electrical failures typically occur?

The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2010 Ram 3500 is 137,500 miles, according to NHTSA data.

How does the 2010 Ram 3500 compare to other years for electrical complaints?

NHTSA shows 17 electrical complaints (11% share) for 2010, 18 complaints (8% share) for 2011, and 53 complaints (14% share) for 2012.

2010 Dodge Ram 3500 Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 17 electrical system complaints for the 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, 11% of its 150 total complaints for the year, with 3 fires reported and a median failure mileage of 137,500. A related recall (16V739000) covers a faulty alternator on affected Ram Cab Chassis and 3,500 models.

Electrical System complaints: 17; 11% of 150
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 137,500 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden engine shutdown while driving, sometimes with loss of steering, that clears after restarting or shifting to park.
Some vehicles emitted smoke or a burnt odor from the fuse panel or dashboard area, with fire continuing until the battery was disconnected.
Several complaints describe under-hood fires starting while the truck was moving or parked, with the cause of ignition undetermined.
Ignition switches and key cylinders were reported as loose, causing the key to fall out or the engine to shut off after hitting a bump.
Trailer parking lights disconnected randomly while towing, with dealers only able to reset the computer rather than fix the root cause.

When 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 30, 2010, latest Dec 5, 2023.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2010 to Dec 2023; peak Dec 2017 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2010 Dodge Ram 3500

NHTSA 16V739000Oct 13, 2016Electrical System74,811 vehicles
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Charger Police vehicles, 2007-2013 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2013 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2013 RAM 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a 220 amp alternator that may suddenly fail.
Risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator with a revised alternator, free of charge. The recall began on December 23, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S68.

Electrical System complaints by Ram 3500 model year

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

200521 (11%)
200678 (30%)
200724 (11%)
200819 (11%)
20098 (8%)
201017 (11%)
201118 (8%)
201253 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 have?: NHTSA lists 17 electrical system complaints for the 2010 Ram 3500, which is 11% of the 150 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for electrical problems on the 2010 Dodge Ram 3500?: Yes. Recall 16V739000, reported in 2016, covers certain Ram Cab Chassis and Ram 3500 vehicles for an alternator issue; Chrysler replaced the alternator free of charge.
Did the electrical problems cause fires?: NHTSA records 3 fire reports among the 17 electrical system complaints for the 2010 Ram 3500, with no crashes or injuries listed.
At what mileage do electrical failures typically occur?: The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2010 Ram 3500 is 137,500 miles, according to NHTSA data.
How does the 2010 Ram 3500 compare to other years for electrical complaints?: NHTSA shows 17 electrical complaints (11% share) for 2010, 18 complaints (8% share) for 2011, and 53 complaints (14% share) for 2012.