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2010 Dodge Ram 5500 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2010 Dodge Ram 5500 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

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Recalls

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Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2010 compare to other Ram 5500 years?

Ram 5500 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 highlighted51 complaints2008: 21 complaints2009: 8 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 34 complaints2012: 51 complaints
Ram 5500 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2010 Dodge Ram 5500 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

19V018000AirbagsJanuary 15, 2019 · 1,413,222 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

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 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.

2010 Dodge Ram 5500 — common questions

Is the 2010 Dodge Ram 5500 reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2010 Dodge Ram 5500 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2010 Dodge Ram 5500. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Dodge Ram 5500 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Ram 5500 years to avoid are 2012, 2011, 2008, 2009. The cleanest record among Ram 5500 years belongs to 2010.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.