NHTSA lists 1 complaints for the 2010 Ram 4500, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-07.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as RAM 4500.
Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.
Recalls
6 recalls.
Date: 2018-01-09. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Island (excerpt)
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. (excerpt)
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 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U03. (excerpt)
Do not drive: Yes. Park outside: No.
Date: 2016-10-13. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Charger Police vehicles, 2007-2013 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2013 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2013 RAM 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a 220 amp alternator that may suddenly fail.
Consequence: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator with a revised alternator, free of charge. The recall began on December 23, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S68.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2016-05-24. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 (excerpt)
Consequence: These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants (excerpt)
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number (excerpt)
Do not drive: Yes. Park outside: No.
Date: 2015-05-26. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with (excerpt)
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. (excerpt)
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owner (excerpt)
Do not drive: Yes. Park outside: No.
Date: 2014-10-08. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL.
Defect: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured March 27, 2009, to September 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the electrical connectors of the diesel fuel heater may overheat. (excerpt)
Consequence: If the connectors overheat, the fuel heater may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire. (excerpt)
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the harness side connector with a silver plated beryllium copper terminal service kit, and inspect the fuel heater for leaks, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. Chrysler issued interim notification to owners on December 8, 2014. The recall began on April 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrys (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2013-11-06. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 RAM 4500 and 5500 trucks manufactured February 20, 2007, through December 22, 2012. The left tie rod assembly may break. (excerpt)
Consequence: A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: On May 19, 2015 Chrysler notified owners that dealers would replace the tie rod assembly, free of charge. In July 2015, and under a consent order with NHTSA, the company agreed to offer owners three options for remedying their vehicles: perform the original remedy, offer to repurchase the vehicle at the fair market value plus 10%, or offer an additional incentive offer towards the purchase of a n (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
165 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 67 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 21 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 19 |
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| STRUCTURE | 16 |
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| ENGINE | 15 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 10 |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 8 |
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| VISIBILITY | 7 |
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10244348
Date: 2023-09-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use
10248509
Date: 2023-09-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use
10242717
Date: 2023-07-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Lubrication and Maintenance Fluids If MOPAR fluids and chemicals are not readily available, please review Service Library for specifications so a suitable alternative can be used
10221380
Date: 2022-06-29. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, TRAILER HITCHES.
CONNECTOR/WIRING, Trailer Tow If the connector or wiring is physically damaged, burned, melted or corroded, prior to replacing the part, please contact FCA Redacted Content If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair. Please send pictures of the failed part to FCA Redacted Content
10214527
Date: 2022-05-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, TRAILER HITCHES.
CONNECTOR/WIRING, Trailer Tow If the connector or wiring is physically damaged, burned, melted or corroded, prior to replacing the part, please contact FCA Redacted Content If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair. Please send pictures of the failed part to FCA Redacted Content
10222885
Date: 2022-01-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: TRAILER HITCHES.
CONNECTOR/WIRING, Trailer Tow If the connector or wiring is physically damaged, burned, melted or corroded, prior to replacing the part, please contact FCA Redacted Content If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair. Please send pictures of the failed part to FCA Redacted Content
10190615
Date: 2021-03-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Transfer Case Gear Motor/Actuator Installation Guidelines.
10220868
Date: 2021-03-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Transfer Case Gear Motor/Actuator Installation Guidelines.
10175743
Date: 2020-04-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE.
Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
10175733
Date: 2020-04-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Possible Driveability Issues due to the Winter-Blend Fuel into the Warmer Season