2010 Dodge Ram 2500 owner complaints

2010 Dodge Ram. Consumer writes regarding trailer braking system *tgw the consumer stated when pulling a trailer, the factory installed trailer brake control will deliver up to 10 volts to the trailer brakes only when operating the hand control. By contrast, the brake pedal will not deliver any more than a few volts to the trailer and is inadequate to stop the vehicle. *jb

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. was provided to the contact. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle is not associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V373000 (Electrical System, Air Bags). The contact was referred to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated when driving at various speeds, the electrical components of the vehicle would continuously fail and the vehicle would stall without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer three times but the failure could not be duplicated. The failure became progressively worse to the point where the vehicle would no longer start. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 3,500 and the current mileage was 10,000.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated while exiting out of the vehicle they mistakenly noticed that they were able to take the key out of the ignition while the engine was still running. The contact stated the failure occurred several times but the last time the vehicle battery warning light illuminated. The contact was not able to start the vehicle. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure as the bottom of the fuse box connection wiring had melted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacture was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the key fob released from the ignition without warning. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed the key fob released from the ignition while driving and reversing as the ignition module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 109,000. The contact stated that the failure was similar to NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V200000 (Electrical System).

Driveshaft disconnected/slipped out of rear diff (hanging down - still on truck) loss of power/had to coast to a safe area during coasting came to a sudden stop/something locked up in rear diff. *tr

Rear wheels locked up while driving...brought truck in and was told it was not an issue and nothing was wrong. *tr

While traveling a local road at approximately 30 MPH, the rear differential made a short term humming noise and then a grinding sound. Rear differential locked up shearing the pinion shaft and allowing the driveshaft to drop free of the rear differential, hit the bottom of the truck several times and then drop to the ground. Vehicle was towed to the local dealership where it remains waiting on parts. According to the dealership, Chrysler has switched suppliers of the ring and pinion kits and there is currently a backorder of approximately 175 parts kits. Current release date for the parts is october 2012. *tr

The truck started making a whirring down shifting noise then a loud noise then the truck seized to a halt drive shaft now laying on ground. *tr

2010 Dodge Ram goes into reverse by itself. *tr

2010 Dodge Ram. Consumer stated that the airbag did not deploy during collision.

Head on collision going 45mph. Car pulled out of intersection into path of our 2010 Dodge dakota and stopped. Applied brakes and hit head on. Driver airbag did not deploy. *tr

Warning lite for air bag deployment stays on. In shop for two weeks at this time and the auto tech and factory tech have no idea how what to repair. Wires from the dash, console, door panels (factory wire loom) are open for tracing. Dodge did not send out the proper wire schematic for the 2010 Ram. Last report was that they are guessing at a repair. *tr

The contact owns a 2010 Ram 1500. The contact was driving for their local state vehicle inspection at 65 MPH when an abnormal humming noise was coming from the rear exterior of the vehicle. No warning light illuminated. The contact drove to the local dealer who diagnosed the failure was related to the differential gear on the bearing, and that the axle was damaged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

While driving home 10/20 ~8pm, I was slowing down in freeway traffic ~45mph. I took my foot off the brake and was just about to press down on the accelerator pedal, my truck surged forward for about .25 of a second (split second). This has happened in the past ~8 times. I notified the dealer at 26,000 mile service and they said it was the engines switching between the eco mode and normal mode. (5.7 hemi). Please advise. (I purchased this vehicle new from folsom Dodge, ca.) *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram with goodyear wrangler h/p tires, line size 275/60r20. The contact was driving 5 MPH when the tire pressure warning light illuminated and the front driver side tire blew. The contact stated that the first blow out was in the tread. The contact replaced the tire with the spare and noticed that the blow out originated at the side wall. One week later while driving 5 MPH, the rear driver side tire blew. The contact changed that tire with a spare as well. The contact did not call the manufacturer. The contact believed that the tires were defective. The failure mileage was 13,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. While driving approximately 55 MPH during sunny weather conditions the contact stated that there was a glare on the chrome finished Ram in the center of the console on the steering wheel that impaired the driver and front seat passengers vision. He stated that it only occurred on sunny days. The vehicle was not taken to an authorized dealer. A complaint was filed with the manufacturer. The approximate failure mileage was 400.

2010 Dodge Ram hd diesel e/w new integrated trailer brake controller. New brake controller failure. The brake controller failure disconnected 3 times going down a steep grade. Also there was very little brake pressure coming from the integrated brake controller. Faxed all of the information to dealer and they said their tech was busy and did not have time to call Dodge to see if there is an ongoing problem with the new controller. Dealer is rio vista Dodge, location rio vista, ca. I feel dealer should have looked at this problem because it is a safety issue. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. While driving at various speeds, the front seats, floorboard and console would vibrate excessively when driving over an uneven road surface. The dealer advised contacting the manufacturer for further assistance. The contact stated he test drove the same year, make and model vehicle while at the dealers and the vehicle exhibited the exact same failure as his vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 0 , and the current mileage was 4,437. Updated 6/19/10 *cn updated 07/22/10*jb

Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) city of ottawa has four (4) Dodge Ram 5500 units, bought in march 2010 with VIN numbers listed below, all have been plagued with steering problems which drifts at speeds over 70 kmh and is difficult to control when facing consecutive small bumps - so much that in my test ride I was afraid I could end up in the opposite lane of traffic and cause a head-on collision. My personal concern is that if new or inexperienced drivers face such steering, it could cause accident, damage or even fatality if it goes unchecked. Unfortunately the dealerships (southbank and capital Dodge) seem to have very little knowledge of the root cause and no capacity to do real analysis and testing on these units. Chry