repaired · 2019 Q3
Tank assembly: mounting
Risk. If the fuel tank were to drop and contact the ground, a fuel leak may result.
2011 Dodge RAM 1500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 689 owner complaints about the 2011 Dodge RAM 1500, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-160 the manufacturer reports only 44% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 18, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2011 Dodge RAM 1500 has problems
689 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
214Electrical system6 crash/fire/injury
176Power train6 crash/fire/injury
151Engine6 crash/fire/injury
128Fuel/propulsion system2 crash/fire/injury
45Steering
40Suspension
29Exterior lighting
23Structure
21Service brakes
11319 other systems21 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 214 | 6 |
| Power train | 176 | 6 |
| Engine | 151 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 128 | 2 |
| Steering | 45 | 5 |
| Suspension | 40 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 29 | 0 |
| Structure | 23 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 21 | 6 |
| 19 other systems | 113 | 21 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2011 Dodge RAM 1500 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Lever and linkage: column shift
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…
repaired · 2015 Q2
Driveline: differential unit
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.
no report yet
Axle: spindle
Risk. A FAILURE OF THE BEARING COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
86kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 167 electrical system complaints. 62% were reported before 100,000 miles.
8under 30k miles103under 100k miles64100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Engine
16 owners mentioned a cost$4,000median
Middle half: $3,407 – $4,850
Electrical system
9 owners mentioned a cost$1,600median
Middle half: $1,200 – $2,000
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2011 vs. every other RAM 1500 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the RAM 1500 median. How we score
'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'14
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2011 Dodge RAM 1500, and the recalls they led to.
- Electrical overstressLed to recall 20V-024
In owners' words
What RAM 1500 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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 passenger’s side turn signal and brake lights were inoperable on the rear towing electrical system, and that the integrated…
There are multiple electrical issues I’ve had to trouble shoot over the past 4 months. As I’ve researched other people with the same issues online, I’ve 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 might…
I was driving my 2001 Dodge Ram 20-30mph and experienced a total power loss, power steering, power brakes and clock reset. My husband was also in the pickup and can attest to issue. I am an older person so had a very hard time stopping the vehicle and attempting to steer it to the side of the road.…
Own a 2011 RAM 1500?
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