need help deciding to buy 2010 RAM

[906RAM]

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]

 

[jawzs2]

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]

Welcome to the forum.

Red

 

[Southern Ram]

 

[Tom Davis]

Welcome

 

[Treburkulosis]

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]

Sage advice ^^

Welcome to the Forum, from Ontario, Canada.

 

[osprey ram]

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.