2011 Ram 1500 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 689 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Ram 1500. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (214), Power Train (176), Engine (151).
Key takeaways
- 689 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 28 involve a crash, 7 a fire, 21 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 214 | 31% |
| Power Train | 176 | 26% |
| Engine | 151 | 22% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 128 | 19% |
| Unknown Or Other | 46 | 7% |
| Steering | 45 | 7% |
| Suspension | 40 | 6% |
| Exterior Lighting | 29 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 26 | 4% |
| Structure | 23 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 3% |
| Fuel System | 16 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Ram 1500 PU/RC 4WD | 2/5 | 2/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| 2011 Ram 1500 PU/RC RWD | 3/5 | 2/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-09-18
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 vehicle, causing the...
Service Brakes - filed 2026-07-09
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.
Electrical System - filed 2026-03-30
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 fuse box needed to be r...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.