2011 Dodge RAM 1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RAM 1500 years
- About as many complaints as other years 8th of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 689 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Dodge RAM 1500. That ranks 8th out of 19 RAM 1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (214 complaints, 31%), typically at around 86,000 miles. Complaints mention 28 crashes, 7 fires, 21 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 689owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 28complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Dodge RAM 1500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 214 | 31% | 86,000 | “fuel pump” (43%) | — |
| Power Train problems | 176 | 26% | 44,000 | “rear axle” (16%) | — |
| Engine problems | 151 | 22% | 100,000 | “fuel pump relay” (7%) | $5,300 |
| Fuel/propulsion System problems | 128 | 19% | 100,000 | “fuel pump” (62%) | — |
| Unknown or Other | 46 | 7% | 71,300 | — | — |
| Steering | 45 | 7% | 66,240 | — | — |
| Suspension | 40 | 6% | 25,250 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 29 | 4% | 63,895 | — | — |
| Structure | 23 | 3% | 60,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 21 | 3% | 59,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 3% | 39,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 14 | 2% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 13 | 2% | 75,557 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 12 | 2% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 10 | 1% | 18,234 | — | — |
| Wheels | 10 | 1% | 72,917 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 6 | 1% | 53,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 1% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 1% | 13,650 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 1% | 22,150 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 0% | 50,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 0% | 30,150 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 2 | 0% | 131,000 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 0% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0% | 2,300 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 0% | 2,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Dodge RAM 1500 recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks currently, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Exposure to environmental conditions such as water mixed with road salt may cause the front fuel tank strap frame "T-Slot" bracket to corrode, possibly causing the fuel tank to drop and make contact with the ground.
Risk: If the fuel tank were to drop and contact the ground, a fuel leak may result. Additionally, in the event of a crash, the fuel tank may not remain secured to the vehicle, possibly causing a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence in an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will bolt a bracket reinforcement to the frame, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U04.
Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs, 2011-2017 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, 2009-2017 Ram 1500 and 2010-2017 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks, all equipped with a column shifter. Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may cause the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) pin to stick in the open position. With the pin in the open position, the transmission can be shifted out of PARK into any gear without pushing the brake pedal or having the key in the ignition.
Risk: Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, inspect the BTSI, and, as necessary, replace it, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T79.
Power train:driveline:differential unit
Problem: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured from February 27, 2008, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through October 20, 2011; model year 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota trucks manufactured from February 27, 2007, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through September 30, 2011; model year 2009 Chrysler Aspen trucks manufactured from January 3, 2008, through December 18, 2008; and model year 2009 Dodge Durango trucks manufactured from January 3, 2008, through December 18, 2008. The rear axle pinion nut may loosen due to an undersized pinion spline that can allow relative motion between the nut and companion flange.
Risk: If the rear axle pinion nut loosens, the axle can lock up and cause a loss of vehicle control and/or a vehicle crash with little warning.
Fix: On November 7, 2013 Chrysler notified owners that dealers would install a pinion nut retainer, 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 new Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, or Fiat vehicle. Chrysler will notify owners of the new recall options in a letter expected to be mailed on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N08.
Suspension:rear:axle:spindle
Problem: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011 ram 1500 trucks manufactured from september 2009 through december 2010. Some vehicles may have experience a noise (growl, grind) coming from the rear axle bearing which could eventually seize.
Risk: A failure of the bearing could cause the vehicle to stall increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners and will install an oil port insert into the rear axle free of charge. The safety recall began on april 4, 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Electrical overstress (EA19001) — opened Apr 19, 2019, closed Sep 19, 2024, led to recall 20V024.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal whining sound coming from the vehicle. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road, and there was a loud popping and breaking sound coming from underneath the…
Refused to perform recall T79 and customer satisfaction notice L41 emmisons. Received text message as evidence that said They are not obligated to repair my vehicle under recall, and that I would have to pay for the repairs.
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 1500. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to purchase a new camper. While the vehicle was parked, the dealer made the contact aware that the passengerâs side turn signal and brake lights were inoperable on the rear towing electrical system, and that the integrated…
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced by an independent mechanic, the contact was informed that the motor mounts were old and fractured. The independent mechanic suggested that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the repair. The…
There are multiple electrical issues Iâve had to trouble shoot over the past 4 months. As Iâve researched other people with the same issues online, Iâve bee seeing a lot about some recalls pertaing to electrical issues and fuel issues and so I am wondering if there are prior recalls that I…
Other Dodge RAM 1500 years
← 2010 RAM 1500 · 2012 RAM 1500 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 RAM 1500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 RAM 1500 | 698 | 6 |
| 2011 | 689 | 4 |
| 2010 RAM 1500 | 487 | 4 |
| 2009 RAM 1500 | 670 | 2 |
| 2008 RAM 1500 | 554 | 5 |
| 2007 RAM 1500 | 517 | 4 |
| 2006 RAM 1500 | 792 | 9 |
| 2005 RAM 1500 | 1,170 | 4 |
| 2004 RAM 1500 | 1,099 | 5 |
| 2003 RAM 1500 | 1,171 | 1 |
| 2002 RAM 1500 | 815 | 3 |
| 2001 RAM 1500 | 1,112 | 2 |
| 2000 RAM 1500 | 513 | 2 |
| 1999 RAM 1500 | 610 | 0 |
| 1998 RAM 1500 | 520 | 0 |
| 1997 RAM 1500 | 361 | 0 |
| 1996 RAM 1500 | 298 | 0 |
| 1995 RAM 1500 | 213 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Dodge RAM 1500?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 214 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Dodge RAM 1500?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 Dodge RAM 1500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RAM 1500 model years, the 2011 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.