MYRModel Year Report

2011 Dodge RAM 1500

● Typical for this model
2011 Dodge RAM 1500
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
688
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2011

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

31% of complaints

Complaints per year

1991: 7 complaints 1991 1992: 0 complaints 1993: 6 complaints 1994: 116 complaints 1994 1995: 213 complaints 1996: 298 complaints 1997: 361 complaints 1997 1998: 520 complaints 1999: 610 complaints 2000: 513 complaints 2000 2001: 1,112 complaints 2002: 815 complaints 2003: 1,171 complaints 2003 2004: 1,097 complaints 2005: 1,169 complaints 2006: 792 complaints 2006 2007: 517 complaints 2008: 554 complaints 2009: 670 complaints 2010: 485 complaints 2011: 688 complaints 2011 688 2012: 697 complaints 2014: 1 complaint
1991: 7 complaints 1991 1992: 0 complaints 1993: 6 complaints 1993 1994: 116 complaints 1995: 213 complaints 1995 1996: 298 complaints 1997: 361 complaints 1997 1998: 520 complaints 1999: 610 complaints 1999 2000: 513 complaints 2001: 1,112 complaints 2001 2002: 815 complaints 2003: 1,171 complaints 2003 2004: 1,097 complaints 2005: 1,169 complaints 2005 2006: 792 complaints 2007: 517 complaints 2007 2008: 554 complaints 2009: 670 complaints 2009 2010: 485 complaints 2011: 688 complaints 2011 688 2012: 697 complaints 2014: 1 complaint 2014
1991: 7 complaints 1991 1992: 0 complaints 1992 1993: 6 complaints 1993 1994: 116 complaints 1994 1995: 213 complaints 1995 1996: 298 complaints 1996 1997: 361 complaints 1997 1998: 520 complaints 1998 1999: 610 complaints 1999 2000: 513 complaints 2000 2001: 1,112 complaints 2001 2002: 815 complaints 2002 2003: 1,171 complaints 2003 2004: 1,097 complaints 2004 2005: 1,169 complaints 2005 2006: 792 complaints 2006 2007: 517 complaints 2007 2008: 554 complaints 2008 2009: 670 complaints 2009 2010: 485 complaints 2010 2011: 688 complaints 2011 688 2012: 697 complaints 2012 2014: 1 complaint 2014

2011: 688 complaints

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YearComplaints
19917
19920
19936
1994116
1995213
1996298
1997361
1998520
1999610
2000513
20011,112
2002815
20031,171
20041,097
20051,169
2006792
2007517
2008554
2009670
2010485
2011688
2012697
20141

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

31% · 214 reports

Most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and relays/solenoids.

CRASHFIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Engine compartment caught fire while driving. Could not put out fire vehicle was total loss.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-27

Also filed under Engine

Takata recall I [xxx] made a report in February 2014 about my Dodge RAM 1500 I report about my air bags did not work when my husband had wreck by falling asleep on the interstate going to work with cruise control on and he hit a big truck ,yes he...

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-10

Also filed under Air bags

Power train

26% · 179 reports

Most commonly citing differential unit and driveshaft.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, an abnormal clunk was heard coming from under the vehicle before the rear end of the drive shaft disconnected. No warning lights illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-06-23

Power train.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-11-19

Engine

22% · 151 reports
CRASHFIRE

Fuel/propulsion system

19% · 128 reports
CRASHINJURY

Steering

7% · 45 reports

Most commonly citing tie rod assembly.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2011-04-04Suspension10V656000 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…

    Remedy: 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2013-11-07Power train13V038000 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…

    Remedy: 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…

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    2018-02-26Power train17V821000 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...

    Remedy: 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.

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    2018-05-02Fuel system, gasoline18V160000 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,...

    Remedy: 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.

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    2019-04-19Engineering analysisClosed 2024-09-19 Electrical overstress

Buy-smart checklist

2011 Dodge RAM 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 214 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 179 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 151 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 10V656000 · Suspension
  • Recall 13V038000 · Power train
  • Recall 17V821000 · Power train
  • Recall 18V160000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2011 Dodge RAM 1500 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2011 Dodge RAM 1500 is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Dodge RAM 1500?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2011 Dodge RAM 1500 have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.