2010 Dodge RAM 2500 Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

20Engine complaints

8.5%Of all 236 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

STEERING147 · 62.3%

SUSPENSION30 · 12.7%

ENGINE20 · 8.5%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM19 · 8.1%

Unspecified / other13 · 5.5%

Share of the 236 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2010 Dodge RAM 2500 overview page.

What owners report

“WE PURCHASED A 2010 DODGE RAM CUMMINGS 2500 ON 06/20/2011. WEEKS INTO MAKING THE PURCHASE WE STARTED HAVING ENGINE PROBLEMS. SUCH AS A CLOGGED FUEL…”NHTSA complaint 10594437 — filed 05/27/2014

“UPON PURCHASING THIS USED PICKUP I PERFORMED AN INSPECTION OF THE UNDER CARRIAGE I NOTICED THAT THE OIL PAN HAD A PRETTY SIGNIFICANT DENT IN…”NHTSA complaint 10564146 — filed 02/13/2014

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, HE NOTICED AN ABNORMAL NOISE FROM THE FRONT END OF THE…”NHTSA complaint 10558640 — filed 01/06/2014

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Dodge RAM 2500 have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2010 Dodge RAM 2500: 20 of 236 complaints on file (8.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2010 Dodge RAM 2500 have in total?

236 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 6 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.