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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.
2010 Dodge Ram 1500 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (40%)
< $100 (47%)
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 201475840 miC $2685 | No heat reaching the cab. Blend doors broken and control module had to be replaced. Nine hours of labour to repair! | ||
| Dec 201476260 miC $355 | Problem ended up being related to a faulty brake light switch. Switch replaced, no more problem. | ||
| Mar 201890101 miC $170 | Serpentine belt was slipping. Belt dressing fixed the problem. | ||
| Dodge Ram 1500 in North Carolina, United States Feb 2018 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Mar 201890000 miUS $150 | Flush and new filter | ||
| Dodge Ram 1500 in New York, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Nov 201395000 miUS $115 | Replace right tail lamp assemble for loss of water integrity. | ||
| Mar 2014100000 miUS $18 | Loose gas cap message displayed. Replace defective gas cap. | ||
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 201396000 miUS $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 2014138000 miUS $2400 | Replace entire rear end worn out. | ||
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 201324800 miC $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 201434100 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 20117000 mi | Minor leak at rear window passenger side. Dealer re-aligned or replaced weatherstripping. | ||
| Nov 201542000 miUS $700 | Replacement of leaking transmission cooler line Replacement of transmission shaft seal leak | ||
| Feb 201646000 miUS $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 20114244 mi | Found bad left outter tierod end during MVI and replaced it. Replace wheel speed sensor | ||
| Apr 201414980 miC $90 | Emergency brake started sticking. They had to replace an actuator. | ||
| Jul 201518 miC $175 | Replaced both rear brake lines. The old ones were rotted out. Rear brake rotors and pads | ||
| Jul 201722940 miC $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 201722940 miC $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 201333000 mi | passenger side mirror.Mirror became discolored and defrost function no longer worked | ||
| Nov 201666700 miUS $200 | idler pully | ||
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 201233200 mi | The truck required the AC condenser to be replaced. | ||
| Nov 201233300 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. | ||
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 201354000 mi | Shift sensor | ||
| Jun 2018116000 miUS $350 | Rattle when drive [stabilizer bar] | ||
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Texas, United States Jul 2013 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Aug 201390000 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. | ||
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 201397000 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 2017138000 miUS $800 | Exhaust manifold bolts broken. | ||
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Ontario, Canada Apr 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Feb 201426536 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 201427280 miC $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 201352000 mi | Exhaust manifold broken, repaired under warranty | ||
| Jan 201456000 miUS $100 | Left tie rod broken. Replaced under Maxcare warranty, $100 deductible. | ||
| Dodge Ram 1500 in North Dakota, United States Sep 2012 - Jan 2015 | |||
| May 201452300 miUS $300 | Tie rod ends replaced and wheel alignment | ||
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Kentucky, United States Jul 2011 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Jul 201217300 mi | Front right shock/strut blown requiring full replacement. Drive shaft seal leaking, also requiring replacement. | ||
| Jan 201322000 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 201562000 miUS $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 201761070 miC $1090 | Front rotors replaced. Rear and front brake pads | ||
| Dodge Ram 1500 in South Carolina, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Aug 20119700 mi | right rear window upper corner leaked. | ||
| Feb 201213900 miUS $350 | front wheel drive on 4WD failed. | ||
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Illinois, United States Feb 2012 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Mar 201233000 mi | Driver's side tie rod end replaced under warranty, TSB. | ||
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 20119000 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 201324300 mi | Tie rod end worn and replaced | ||
| Feb 201429000 miUS $150 | Battery test resulted in a bad battery. Raplaced before any problems arose. | ||
| Aug 201431000 mi | Water pump bearing failure with leak. | ||
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 201329000 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 201568300 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 201491220 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 2018229400 miC $569 | water pump broke - replaced water pump | ||
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