Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (struts, shocks, control arms, ball joints, springs).
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 recieved a recall for the rear axle pinion nut, took truck in and was told my truck was not involved. then i recieved another recall for the same thing and took truck in and they installed a retainer on the nut and this was supposed to fix the problem. now at 85,000 miles the pinion came loose so the retainer was not the answer. took to dealer and they want me to pay then try to get my money back from chrysler. i think chrysler should fix it at there cost because they knew they had a bad product to start with. truck is well taken care of not beaten normal driving. there is no way a rear end should go out at 85,000 miles. sent a notice to chrysler complaint dept but no responce, gues they just dont care.hope you do
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.
Me and my husband were driving down the road to go see a friend and all of a sudden the wheel hub assembly broke in half causing us to have to slam on our brakes and keep from crashing. The wheel almost ended up under our truck making the truck look like it was kachowing like Lightening McQueen from the movie Cars
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Ram 1500. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the rear wheels locked up and the vehicle stopped in the middle of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the drive shaft was bent and the pinion nut and bearings were shaved off. The vehicle was repaired by the independent mechanic. Also, while driving approximately 55 MPH after the repairs were performed, all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was driven to courtesy Chrysler/Dodge in conyers georgia where it was diagnosed that the transfer case fractured and needed replacement. The independent mechanic notified the contact of NHTSA campaign number: 13V038000 (suspension). The vehicle remained at the dealer to be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000.
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.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Ram 1500. While driving 65 MPH, the contact started to smell fuel fumes inside the vehicle. Through the rearview mirror, he also noticed smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that the 4wd warning indicator was illuminated. The contact pulled over, exited the vehicle, and noticed smoke and a fuel leak on the rear tires. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear axle and rear wheel seal needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 150,792.
While travelling on a highway (straight away) my left front wheel bearing let go causing tire and rotor to disconnect from vehicle causing significant damage. After having the vehicle towed to the nearest dealership they discovered that the front right wheel bearing was in very bad shape, needing replacement. Vehicle has under 65000 miles on it. Previous bearings on Dodge Ram trucks have been recalled for similar issues. There was no previous vibration or steering issue until the wheel came loose.
When travelling at apprx 65mph after about an hr commute, the truck started shaking/trembling badly, steering wheel shaking side to side, I had to drop my speed to 25/30 MPH to regain control of steering and shaking... After about 15 mins or so, it was back to normal... But once I started travelling again same distance & MPH the issue started again... This issue is random, there are times it does it and times it doesnt, but most times its once the vehicle is at a high speed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Ram 1500. While driving 65 MPH, there was an abnormal growling noise emerging from the rear axle area of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to billion Dodge Chrysler (1130 1 auto plaza dr., bozeman, mt 59715, [phone]) where it was diagnosed that the bearings and gears needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 107,000.
Suspension complaints in other Ram 1500 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are suspension problems on the 2010 Dodge Ram 1500?
NHTSA has 29 complaints about the suspension of the 2010 Dodge Ram 1500, 6% of the model year's 488 complaints. The component named most often is rear (2 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 suspension problems?
No. NHTSA lists no suspension 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 suspension problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 65,000 miles, and 14% before 25,000 miles.
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.