2010 Ram 1500: Engine complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 75 owner complaints for the 2010 Ram 1500 that list the engine component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11697784 (filed 11/05/2025): “Was just driving and the engine shut off and a check engine light came on and won’t start again believe timing chain failed…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11561723 (filed 12/24/2023): “My husband was driving about 20mls per hrs when our truck cought fire the whole front of our truct cought fire. the front mirror and everything if distroit due to the fire .…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11504586 (filed 01/31/2023): “This incident has happened several times while driving on the road. when driving at slow speeds, approaching a red light, or slowing down to make a left or right turn, the vehicle shuts off without warning. the power steering and brakes stop working, making the car hard to handle. i have to put it …”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
AutoZone · O'Reilly · Advance · RockAuto