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2010 Dodge RAM 3500 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

9 safety recalls list the 2010 Dodge RAM 3500, and owners have filed 150 complaints with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.

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9 safety recalls for the 2010 Dodge RAM 3500

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Inflator module (air bags) Do not drive

    NHTSA 19V018000 Reported 1,413,222 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February…

  2. Inflator module (air bags) Do not drive

    NHTSA 18V021000 Reported 328,177 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the…

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February…

  3. Column shift (power train)

    NHTSA 17V821000 Reported 1,482,874 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs, 2011-2017 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, 2009-2017 Ram 1500 and 2010-2017 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks, all equipped with a column shifter. Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged…

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, inspect the BTSI, and, as necessary, replace it, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer…

  4. Inflator module (air bags) Do not drive

    NHTSA 16V947000 Reported 12,691 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2009 Dodge Durango and Chrysler Aspen vehicles manufactured January 17, 2007, to December 18, 2008, and 2010 RAM 3500 cab chassis manufactured September 25, 2009, to February 1, 2010. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible…

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January…

  5. Alternator/generator/regulator (electrical system)

    NHTSA 16V739000 Reported 74,811 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

    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.

    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.…

  6. Inflator module (air bags) Do not drive

    NHTSA 16V352000 Reported 4,648,270 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis,…

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will…

  7. Diesel (engine and engine cooling) and fuel system, diesel

    NHTSA 14V635000 Reported 315,325 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler Group LLC

    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.

    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…

  8. Tie rod assembly (steering)

    NHTSA 13V529000 Reported 271,733 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler Group LLC

    Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 RAM 2500 4X4 and 3500 4X4 trucks, 2008-2012 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis, and model year 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4. The left tie rod assembly may break.

    Remedy: Chrysler notified owners on January 16, 2014 that dealers would inspect vehicles and replace the steering linkage assembly, if necessary. On or about February 27, 2014, Chrysler ceased its recall remedy program due to…

  9. Tie rod assembly (steering)

    NHTSA 11V350000 Reported 242,780 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

    Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 dodge RAM 2500/3500 4x4, manufactured from february 14, 2008, through march 28, 2011; model year 2008-2011 dodge RAM 3500 cab chassis 4x2, manufactured from february 14, 2008, through march 28, 2011; and model year 2008 dodge RAM 1500 mega cab 4x4, manufactured from february 14, 2008,…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the tie rod ends for relative orientation and replace the left outer tie rod as required and perform a front end toe alignment as needed. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety…

150 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2010 Dodge RAM 3500 have filed 150 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash and 4 describe a fire. Reports cite 6 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 66,258 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 55 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent me”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 18, 2024 · Air bags

“The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shut off without warning. The contact stated that the failure occurred after driving over a”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 5, 2023 · Electrical system

Compare Dodge RAM 3500 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge RAM 3500 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1991 Dodge RAM 350004
1992 Dodge RAM 3500010
1993 Dodge RAM 3500020
1994 Dodge RAM 3500170
1995 Dodge RAM 35001108
1996 Dodge RAM 35001124
1997 Dodge RAM 35001125
1998 Dodge RAM 35000105
1999 Dodge RAM 35000104
2000 Dodge RAM 3500158
2001 Dodge RAM 35001130
2002 Dodge RAM 3500044
2003 Dodge RAM 35006286
2004 Dodge RAM 35004214
2005 Dodge RAM 35004196
2006 Dodge RAM 35008257
2007 Dodge RAM 350011210
2008 Dodge RAM 35009173
2009 Dodge RAM 35005105
2010 Dodge RAM 35009150
2011 Dodge RAM 35005225
2012 Dodge RAM 35008366

Checking a specific 2010 Dodge RAM 3500

How do I know if my 2010 Dodge RAM 3500 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 9 campaigns currently list the 2010 Dodge RAM 3500; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Dodge dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 11V350000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Dodge models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.