need help deciding to buy 2010 RAM

906RAM · Sep 18, 2023

Hi

Looking to buy a used 2010 RAM 1500 SLT 4Door 6 ft bed, gas fuel, high miles 230,000 for $5500. I know all the typical things to look for in a high mileage truck in general but my main question is are there any major issues with this year model 2010 for the regular gas truck not diesel? Any information is appreciated from anyone who has had a 2010 RAM or close as I need to make a decision on buying in a few days.

thanks!

Harley Harrold · Sep 18, 2023

jawzs2 · Sep 18, 2023

My 2010 has been rock solid, have about 196,000 on it and all I've needed was exhaust bolts, a fuel pump, idler pulley, one front wheel bearing and a heater core. Browse thru the forum, exhaust manifolds bolts and the heater core clogging seem to be the more common issues. Some have had trans issues, usually the valve body, and some have had issues with the cam and lifters if it's a 5.7, although 2010 doesn't seem to be as common as the later years for the cam.

Papa Red · Sep 19, 2023

Welcome to the forum.

Red

Southern Ram · Sep 19, 2023

Tom Davis · Sep 19, 2023

Welcome

Treburkulosis · Sep 22, 2023

My 12 at 160k has also been rock solid. I was talking to the parts manager at the dodge dealership today. I told him about how great mine had been. We got to talking about all of the issues and he told me the 09-12s were the best ones that were made. I said so back when Dodge was still making it pre Fiat and he just shook his head. I would definitely let a independent shop look it over really good. Also just so you know 09-12 parts like seat tracts are na now. Parts manager said they started fazing out parts in 2018. That is something else to think about.

CanuckRam1313 · Sep 22, 2023

Sage advice ^^

Welcome to the Forum, from Ontario, Canada.

osprey ram · Sep 22, 2023

I have a 09 1500 4x4, 4.7 engine. 109,000 mi , I really like it! I have replaced frt brakes, calipers, waterpump, bilstein 5100 frt an most of frt bushings. Some of items were have-to some by choice. Plan on keeping it.

truck2569 · Jun 5, 2024

906RAM said:
Hi

Looking to buy a used 2010 RAM 1500 SLT 4Door 6 ft bed, gas fuel, high miles 230,000 for $5500. I know all the typical things to look for in a high mileage truck in general but my main question is are there any major issues with this year model 2010 for the regular gas truck not diesel? Any information is appreciated from anyone who has had a 2010 RAM or close as I need to make a decision on buying in a few days.

thanks!

Does it have the 5.7 if so yes.

Dodge 1500 4X4 · Jun 5, 2024

Welcome to the ram forum, ditto if it has a 5.7 go for it.

jawzs2 · Jun 5, 2024

well the OP hasn't been back since he originally posted this back in Sept. 2023, sure hope he bought something by now

Burla · Jun 5, 2024

Depends on gears, the 3.55 with the 545 rfe is junk, the shift points equals bad mileage and not efficient, too much low rpm travel. If it has 3.92's, it would be close to the best truck ever the 6 speed rfe a little better 2011/2012. Now, at that price, you could opt for 3.92's are better gears, maybe 3500 or so ask locally what they want for that.

The weakness is the cam, make sure at warm idle no tick, which is basically a knock.

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