2011 Dodge RAM 1500 Engine Problems
Owners have filed 151 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2011 Dodge RAM 1500, 22% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 100,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel pump relay” (7% of reports).
- 151engine complaints
- 100,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $5,300typical repair cost reported by owners
- 45%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel pump relay: mentioned in 11 of 151 complaints (7%)
- Cam shaft: mentioned in 11 of 151 complaints (7%)
- Misfire cylinder: mentioned in 10 of 151 complaints (7%)
- Spark plugs: mentioned in 8 of 151 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine repair on the 2011 Dodge RAM 1500 at $5,300, and half of them between $4,900 and $6,450.
Based on 15 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2016–2023), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 120 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 151 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 4 a fire.
Dodge RAM 1500 engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 RAM 1500 | 163 | 23% | 83,000 |
| 2011 RAM 1500 | 151 | 22% | 100,000 |
| 2010 RAM 1500 | 61 | 13% | 86,000 |
| 2009 RAM 1500 | 50 | 7% | 80,000 |
| 2008 RAM 1500 | 35 | 6% | 79,730 |
| 2007 RAM 1500 | 35 | 7% | 110,000 |
| 2006 RAM 1500 | 33 | 4% | 95,000 |
| 2005 RAM 1500 | 76 | 6% | 87,897 |
| 2004 RAM 1500 | 74 | 7% | 110,000 |
| 2003 RAM 1500 | 21 | 2% | 132,850 |
| 2002 RAM 1500 | 22 | 3% | 116,500 |
| 2001 RAM 1500 | 5 | 0% | 171,000 |
| 2000 RAM 1500 | 3 | 1% | 108,000 |
| 1999 RAM 1500 | 4 | 1% | 119,430 |
| 1998 RAM 1500 | 1 | 0% | 202,156 |
| 1997 RAM 1500 | 3 | 1% | 225,000 |
| 1996 RAM 1500 | 2 | 1% | 123,000 |
| 1995 RAM 1500 | 1 | 0% | 200,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the 2011 Dodge RAM 1500. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
my 2011 RAM 1500 5.7L has a Faulty TIPM. Fuel Pump cuts out, causing stalling and intermittent operation, starting vehicle becomes problematic while commuting. vehicle will sometimes not start at all and will remain stuck in an ignition loop. Continues to throw random check engine codes. I have had…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2011 Dodge RAM 1500s have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 151 owner complaints about engine for the 2011 Dodge RAM 1500 (22% of the 689 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Dodge RAM 1500 engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 100,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine problems on the 2011 Dodge RAM 1500?
Owners report a typical cost of $5,300 (half paid between $4,900 and $6,450), from 15 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2011 Dodge RAM 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump relay”, in 11 of 151 complaints, followed by “cam shaft” (11).
Other 2011 Dodge RAM 1500 problems
See all 2011 Dodge RAM 1500 problems or engine problems across all RAM 1500 years.