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2010 Dodge Ram 1500 repairs by problem area

Engine (22%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)

Brakes and Traction Control (15%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 55 repairs.
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2010 Dodge Ram 1500 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (40%)

< $100 (47%)

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Chart based on 45 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Dodge Ram 1500 in Alberta, Canada
Sep 2014 - May 2018
Nov 2014

75840 mi

C $2685
No heat reaching the cab. Blend doors broken and control module had to be replaced. Nine hours of labour to repair! 
Dec 2014

76260 mi

C $355
Problem ended up being related to a faulty brake light switch. Switch replaced, no more problem. 
Mar 2018

90101 mi

C $170
Serpentine belt was slipping. Belt dressing fixed the problem. 
Dodge Ram 1500 in North Carolina, United States
Feb 2018 - Feb 2022
Mar 2018

90000 mi

US $150
Flush and new filter 
Dodge Ram 1500 in New York, United States
Jul 2011 - Jun 2014
Nov 2013

95000 mi

US $115
Replace right tail lamp assemble for loss of water integrity. 
Mar 2014

100000 mi

US $18
Loose gas cap message displayed. Replace defective gas cap. 

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2010 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

Dodge Ram 1500 in Alabama, United States
Mar 2013 - Sep 2014
Apr 2013

96000 mi

US $146
Hot day air conditioning not working very well, mechanic said it was 1/2 lb. low of freon used dye could not locate any leak. said to come back in 2 weeks and he would look for leak with black light. 
Sep 2014

138000 mi

US $2400
Replace entire rear end worn out. 

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2010 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Dodge Ram 1500 in New Brunswick, Canada
Feb 2013 - Aug 2014
Apr 2013

24800 mi

C $80
Power Steering Hose coming from the cooler developed a severe leak at the fitting connecting to the steering rack. Had to replace the whole hose assembly (kit came with both hoses going to the power steering cooler). 
Aug 2014

34100 mi
Front driver brake caliper sticking. Caliper mount also had built up corrosion restricting the brake pad from releasing properly. Caliper sliders were greased, and corrosion in bracket was clean with wire brush and grinder. 
Dodge Ram 1500 in Alaska, United States
Jul 2011 - Jun 2016
Sep 2011

7000 mi
Minor leak at rear window passenger side. Dealer re-aligned or replaced weatherstripping. 
Nov 2015

42000 mi

US $700
Replacement of leaking transmission cooler line Replacement of transmission shaft seal leak 
Feb 2016

46000 mi

US $100
Exhaust manifold leak. They replaced the exhaust gasket and associated manifold bolts that typically break when removing them from the block. 
Dodge Ram 1500 in New Brunswick, Canada
Dec 2011 - Jun 2018
Mar 2011

4244 mi
Found bad left outter tierod end during MVI and replaced it. Replace wheel speed sensor 
Apr 2014

14980 mi

C $90
Emergency brake started sticking. They had to replace an actuator. 
Jul 2015

18 mi

C $175
Replaced both rear brake lines. The old ones were rotted out. Rear brake rotors and pads 
Jul 2017

22940 mi

C $305
Parking brake was seized and the axles needed removed to clean and lube all the components. The ebrake pads did not need replaced, but needed axle seals and new diff oil. 
Aug 2017

22940 mi

C $460
Rotors warped and brake pad separating on the front. After rotors and pads replace noticed that the driver front caliper was sticking and overheating wheel. Needed a new caliper installed on the drivers front. 
Dodge Ram 1500 in New York, United States
Jul 2011 - Dec 2017
Aug 2013

33000 mi
passenger side mirror.Mirror became discolored and defrost function no longer worked 
Nov 2016

66700 mi

US $200
idler pully 

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2010 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Dodge Ram 1500 in Florida, United States
Sep 2012 - Dec 2012
Oct 2012

33200 mi
The truck required the AC condenser to be replaced. 
Nov 2012

33300 mi
The truck was taken in due to a code for a bad 02 sensor. The sensor checked out okay, but the PCM had to be replaced. I believe this may have been damaged during the prior repair when the dash had to be removed to replace the AC condenser. 

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2010 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

Dodge Ram 1500 in Wisconsin, United States
Mar 2013 - Jun 2018
Jun 2013

54000 mi
Shift sensor 
Jun 2018

116000 mi

US $350
Rattle when drive [stabilizer bar] 
Dodge Ram 1500 in Texas, United States
Jul 2013 - Aug 2013
Aug 2013

90000 mi
Replaced coil over struts/shocks on front end. The reason for the repair was a defective front right coil spring. The truck would swerve when the driver let off of the accelerator. 

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2010 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Dodge Ram 1500 in Arkansas, United States
May 2013 - Sep 2018
Sep 2013

97000 mi
Seven manifold bolts were broke between the drivers side and passenger side exhaust manifold. This was causing a loud ticking sound. Fixed under powertrain warranty. 
Feb 2017

138000 mi

US $800
Exhaust manifold bolts broken. 
Dodge Ram 1500 in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2013 - Jun 2014
Feb 2014

26536 mi
The transmission was going into 4th gear (safety mode) and the check engine light was on, after a few attempts to fix this problem it was resolved, the problem was in an electrical plug. No charge (power-train warranty). The transmission was going into 4th gear (safety mode) and the check engine light was on, after a few attempts to fix this problem it was resolved, the problem was in an electrical plug. No charge (power-train warranty). 
May 2014

27280 mi

C $135
Check engine light on,computer diagnosis was replace gas cap, none in stock, required second visit. 
Dodge Ram 1500 in Illinois, United States
Aug 2013 - Feb 2014
Sep 2013

52000 mi
Exhaust manifold broken, repaired under warranty 
Jan 2014

56000 mi

US $100
Left tie rod broken. Replaced under Maxcare warranty, $100 deductible. 
Dodge Ram 1500 in North Dakota, United States
Sep 2012 - Jan 2015
May 2014

52300 mi

US $300
Tie rod ends replaced and wheel alignment 
Dodge Ram 1500 in Kentucky, United States
Jul 2011 - Dec 2015
Jul 2012

17300 mi
Front right shock/strut blown requiring full replacement.  Drive shaft seal leaking, also requiring replacement. 
Jan 2013

22000 mi
EVIC display at center of dash console goes out intermittently. Even though I was able to demonstrate to dealer through video and first hand experience, because it was not actively doing it on day of service they did not repair. 
Dec 2015

62000 mi

US $300
Driver side lock electric lock no longer working. 
Dodge Ram 1500 in British Columbia, Canada
Jan 2013 - Jun 2020
Jan 2014 Passenger door central locking would not work 
Jun 2017

61070 mi

C $1090
Front rotors replaced. Rear and front brake pads 
Dodge Ram 1500 in South Carolina, United States
Jul 2011 - Jun 2012
Aug 2011

9700 mi
right rear window upper corner leaked. 
Feb 2012

13900 mi

US $350
front wheel drive on 4WD failed. 
Dodge Ram 1500 in Illinois, United States
Feb 2012 - Mar 2012
Mar 2012

33000 mi
Driver's side tie rod end replaced under warranty, TSB. 

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2010 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

310-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Dodge Ram 1500 in Louisiana, United States
Jul 2011 - Jul 2015
Sep 2011

9000 mi
Belt flew off on the interstate and remained in engine compartment. I was able to wrestle the truck off the road. Belt in engine compartment reinstalled. Dealer replaced tensioner and belt. 
Jul 2013

24300 mi
Tie rod end worn and replaced 
Feb 2014

29000 mi

US $150
Battery test resulted in a bad battery. Raplaced before any problems arose. 
Aug 2014

31000 mi
Water pump bearing failure with leak. 

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2010 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Dodge Ram 1500 in California, United States
Jul 2011 - Sep 2016
Mar 2013

29000 mi
At last oil change, tech reported leaking right front shock. Was backordered, but dealer able to locate one at another dealer. Was installed in less than two hours, all under 3/36 bumper to bumper. 
Oct 2015

68300 mi
Exhaust header bolts had sheared off, leading to a ticking noise at start up. Exhaust manifolds had warped, so both replaced. All under 100K mile warranty. 
Dodge Ram 1500 in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2014 - Jun 2018
Oct 2014

91220 mi
differential (already repaired on a recall by another dealer) blew up on the highway. This time they replace the entire diff. At the same time replaced the drivers side front wheel bearing. Truck sways uncontrollably at 85km/hr 
Mar 2018

229400 mi

C $569
water pump broke - replaced water pump 

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