Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
I went to the car wash in the afternoon, I parked truck in driveway when I got home. Ate lunch with my kids and went outside after and was enjoying the summer weather and unexpectedly my truck started rolling in the driveway and crashed into trees on my property. I got a stick stuck in my leg trying to get my truck out of the woods that became infected. Truck went to dealership and 2 recalls were fixed. The Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) described in the recall is exactly what happened in this incident. Causes a rollaway vehicle that may cause crash or injury unexpectedly with no warning. I reported it to Mopar and Stellantis and made claims with both.
My 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 shuts off without warning. The incident frequently happens when I am driving at city speeds. If I am turning, the vehicle shuts off, and the power steering also cuts off, causing problems turning the steering wheel. When I am driving straight, there are no warning lights on the dashboard, and the vehicle shuts down. This is very dangerous while going.
Safety recall 12v-474 for 2010 Ram 1500 could not be performed due to parts not available. Currently, safety recall 17v-821, which could case a parked vehicle to suddenly roll away, does not have a remedy due to lack of parts. Both of these recalls are either unable or were unable to be performed due to lack of parts. 12v-474 is the exact same recall as 12V474000, Chrysler number m34, "the nut securing the rear axle pinion my loosen because an adhesive patch was not installed during vehicle assembly. If the nut loosens, the axle can lock up with little warning, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and/or a crash". I was told by Chrysler recall group that my vehicle is not eligible for the buyback program, even though my vehicle is the same model year with the same recalled issue (12v-474) loose pinion nut as those eligible. …
While I was driving 30 MPH on a city street, my truck turned off unexpectedly and disabled the power steering and power braking making it very difficult to maneuver. I did notate the throttle control warning light did come on. This happened to me again in a parking garage while I was leaving, again disabling the power steering and power braking, though I was fortunate enough not to hit any cars while I was turning. My ignition switch 'win' module now acts up occasionally and the truck will turn over for a second, and then immediately turn off. I believe the root cause is the win module. Please reference recall # 11V139000 and 10V200000 as this exactly describes how my truck was in motion and was shut off due to a win module defect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel shook violently. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who inspected the vehicle and discovered that the front tie rod assembly failed, which caused the steering bearing assembly to fail. The steering assembly and the front tie rod assembly were replaced. The contact also stated that the engine stalled numerous times while driving; however, the independent mechanic was unable to locate a failure code for the engine failure. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13V529000 (steering). The failure mileage was 83,600.
I was driving down the road when all of a sudden my front end started to shake violently, I started to slow down but it didn't help until I came to a complete stop . I then heard light grinding coming from my front left side of truck. Before I could make it home witch was about 10 miles, the grinding and loss of steering had got so bad that I was driving 5-10 miles an hour. Barely made it home. The next morning I drove it to the best service shop in town which was 1/2 mile from where I lived and it took them a month and $1700.00 later to repair. Front axle,front bearing,calipers, a new disc and brakes,a front nuckle and drive spindle for the 4 wheel drive.
2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Hemi traveling at highway speed when instantly the gauge cluster started acting erratic. First the tire pressure display said that different tires were showing a multitude of different pressures the gas gauge started flickering between full and empty as well as the stop working of the speedometer and tachometer air-conditioned, power steering and continual windshield wiper on even though they were off at the switch. Radio intermittently on and off and ABS and airbag light on and off intermittently. All four windows fail to operate and interior lighting will not come on. Gauge function fluctuates every couple second.
Truck broke down when driving city street normal conditions. Drive shaft fell off and broke in two. Related to safety recall n08 - rear axle pinion nut opened April 2013. Extensive damage done to truck, $13K or so in parts alone or more than truck value. Had my truck since June 2020, just now informing me they will not cover any damages caused by the safety recall issue (only the recall repairs which is minimal). Do I have any recourse with Chrysler? Are they correct in their handling or do they owe me some kind of fair settlement payout since the damages are worth more than the truck value (trade in around $12K).
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Ram 1500. While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle hit a bump in the road and the front driver side tire detached without warning. The vehicle was towed to mac haik Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram (11000 north fwy, houston, tx 77037 [phone]) where it was diagnosed with a front driver side ball and tie rod fracture that needed repair. The vehicle was currently at the dealer for repairs. The contact found NHTSA campaign number: 10V657000 (steering) online at NHTSA.gov. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 111,000.
Electrical issues have been prevalent since the date of purchase in 2013. Must be a short in the entire truck somewhere. My lights on the passenger mirror blink all the time while running and or opening the door. Hubs/cv axles have had to replace both driver and passenger side 3 times each now. This vehicle in not used and abused. I take care of it with regular maintenance. I have heard from others who own same year model and have seen online on forums others have had these issues also. This causes the cv, hubs, and rotors/brakes to be replaced.
Steering complaints in other Ram 1500 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are steering problems on the 2010 Dodge Ram 1500?
NHTSA has 41 complaints about the steering of the 2010 Dodge Ram 1500, 8% of the model year's 488 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 steering problems?
No. NHTSA lists no steering recall for the 2010 Dodge Ram 1500, though it has 4 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 steering problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 78,000 miles, and 9% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 1 injury to steering problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.