MYRModel Year Report

2011 Dodge RAM 1500

● Typical for this model
2011 Dodge RAM 1500
BUILT 2026-08-02

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge RAM 1500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2011 highlighted. 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: 1112 complaints 2002: 815 complaints 2003: 1169 complaints 2003 2004: 1094 complaints 2005: 1165 complaints 2006: 792 complaints 2006 2007: 517 complaints 2008: 553 complaints 2009: 670 complaints 2009 2010: 485 complaints 2011: 687 complaints 2011 2012: 694 complaints 2012 2014: 1 complaints 2014
2011: 687 complaints
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YearComplaints
19917
19920
19936
1994116
1995213
1996298
1997361
1998520
1999610
2000513
20011112
2002815
20031169
20041094
20051165
2006792
2007517
2008553
2009670
2010485
2011687
2012694
20141

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 30%

30% of complaints: electrical system — 209 distinct reports on file.

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

NHTSA ODI report, 20231027

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, 20180210

POWER TRAIN 24%

24% of complaints: power train — 167 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20250623

POWER TRAIN. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20141119

ENGINE 22%

22% of complaints: engine — 151 distinct reports on file.

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

NHTSA ODI report, 20231027

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 19%

19% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 128 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
STEERING 6%

6% of complaints: steering — 43 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20110404 — suspension

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 AXL

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.

Campaign 10V656000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20131107 — power train

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

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 th

Campaign 13V038000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180226 — power train

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.

Campaign 17V821000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180502 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

Campaign 18V160000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20190419 — EA (closed 20240919)

Electrical overstress

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2011 Dodge RAM 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (209 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (167 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (151 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 10V656000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13V038000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V821000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V160000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1994 ▲ 1995 ▲ 1996

WORST YEARS

■ 2003 ■ 2005 ◆ 2001

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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 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2011 Dodge RAM 1500 have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.