This page covers 3 recalls and 236 owner complaints for the 2010 Ram 2500.
Steering is the overwhelming focus of owner complaints on the 2010 RAM 2500, accounting for more than half of all reports filed. The most commonly described symptom is severe, sudden steering wobble, often called "death wobble", where the front end shakes violently enough that drivers struggle to maintain control, typically triggered by hitting a bump or uneven pavement at highway speeds. Suspension complaints, though far fewer, tend to involve related front-end components and often surface alongside the steering reports. Electrical complaints round out the next tier, with owners describing issues like ignition keys falling out while driving. A handful of isolated reports mention subframe rust severe enough to compromise structural integrity, and a small number of owners describe fuel pump failure with no prior warning signs.
236
Total Complaints
5
Crash-Related
4
Fire-Related
6
With Injuries
By System
The 2010 RAM 2500 has three recalls, with the most serious risks being a potential fuel fire on diesel-equipped trucks, a steering defect that can cause loss of directional control, and a transmission shifter that can allow the vehicle to roll away unexpectedly.
On 6.7L diesel models, an electrical connection at the fuel heater can overheat, causing a fuel leak that may ignite if a heat or spark source is nearby. On 4x4 trucks, the left front tie rod ball stud can fail and cause the front wheel to lose directional stability, reducing the driver's ability to steer. Trucks equipped with a column shifter have a separate concern: the transmission can be shifted out of park without the brake pedal pressed or a key in the ignition, which can allow the vehicle to roll on a slope without warning.
At a glance
What can fail
Holding the brake pedal down for extended periods while parked may cause the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock pin to stick open, allowing the transmission to shift out of Park without pressing the brake or turning on the ignition.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the software, inspect the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock, and replace it if needed, at no cost.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The electrical connector on the fuel heater can overheat, causing the heater to stop working, fuel to leak, and fuel odor. A fuel leak near an ignition source could start a fire.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the fuel heater and replace it if needed, along with replacing the fuel heater wiring harness connector.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The left tie rod ball stud can fracture, particularly during tight parking lot turns. This affects specific 2008-2011 Ram models and some 2003-2008 models that received this tie rod as a replacement part.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the tie rod ends, replace the left outer tie rod as needed, and perform a front-end wheel alignment if required. Service is free.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
