2010 Ram 2500: Power Train complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 7 owner complaints for the 2010 Ram 2500 that list the power train component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11506425 (filed 02/09/2023): “The contact owns a 2010 ram 1500. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, there was a loud bang underneath the vehicle. the contact stated that the rear axle was completely locked in position, causing the rear wheels to start dragging while the contact was pulling to the side of …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #10472488 (filed 08/26/2012): “Driveshaft disconnected/slipped out of rear diff (hanging down - still on truck) loss of power/had to coast to a safe area during coasting came to a sudden stop/something locked up in rear diff. *tr…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #10470683 (filed 08/14/2012): “Rear wheels locked up while driving...brought truck in and was told it was not an issue and nothing was wrong. *tr…”
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
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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