MYRModel Year Report

2011 Dodge RAM 2500

● Typical for this model
2011 Dodge RAM 2500
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
298
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2011

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Steering

71% of complaints

Complaints per year

1991: 16 complaints 1991 1992: 32 complaints 1993: 39 complaints 1994: 168 complaints 1994 1995: 267 complaints 1996: 291 complaints 1997: 213 complaints 1997 1998: 225 complaints 1999: 313 complaints 2000: 211 complaints 2000 2001: 469 complaints 2002: 155 complaints 2003: 661 complaints 2003 2004: 581 complaints 2005: 422 complaints 2006: 668 complaints 2006 2007: 361 complaints 2008: 317 complaints 2009: 214 complaints 2010: 236 complaints 2011: 298 complaints 2011 298 2012: 283 complaints
1991: 16 complaints 1991 1992: 32 complaints 1993: 39 complaints 1993 1994: 168 complaints 1995: 267 complaints 1995 1996: 291 complaints 1997: 213 complaints 1997 1998: 225 complaints 1999: 313 complaints 1999 2000: 211 complaints 2001: 469 complaints 2001 2002: 155 complaints 2003: 661 complaints 2003 2004: 581 complaints 2005: 422 complaints 2005 2006: 668 complaints 2007: 361 complaints 2007 2008: 317 complaints 2009: 214 complaints 2009 2010: 236 complaints 2011: 298 complaints 2011 298 2012: 283 complaints
1991: 16 complaints 1991 1992: 32 complaints 1992 1993: 39 complaints 1993 1994: 168 complaints 1994 1995: 267 complaints 1995 1996: 291 complaints 1996 1997: 213 complaints 1997 1998: 225 complaints 1998 1999: 313 complaints 1999 2000: 211 complaints 2000 2001: 469 complaints 2001 2002: 155 complaints 2002 2003: 661 complaints 2003 2004: 581 complaints 2004 2005: 422 complaints 2005 2006: 668 complaints 2006 2007: 361 complaints 2007 2008: 317 complaints 2008 2009: 214 complaints 2009 2010: 236 complaints 2010 2011: 298 complaints 2011 298 2012: 283 complaints 2012

2011: 298 complaints

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YearComplaints
199116
199232
199339
1994168
1995267
1996291
1997213
1998225
1999313
2000211
2001469
2002155
2003661
2004581
2005422
2006668
2007361
2008317
2009214
2010236
2011298
2012283

Known problem areas

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

Steering

71% · 211 reports

Most commonly citing tie rod assembly and pump.

CRASHINJURY
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Truck circulating dirt road after 25 miles constant. The billet shock tower, left deformed material fatigue. Deforming the chassis support area, and the shock is destroyed. Generating a wobble uncontrollably, cutting rods.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-03-12

Also filed under Suspension

Yesterday, 3/22/2024, I was driving northbound on I-15, fat left lane, approx. 80 mph/posted highway speed. Suddenly lost steering control on my 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins diesel truck.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-03-23

2500 series Dodge RAM pickups have serious front end problems. They are not safe straight out of the factory in my opinion.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-06-19

Suspension

12% · 37 reports

Most commonly citing stabilizer bar.

CRASHINJURY

Engine

10% · 29 reports
FIRE
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Vehicle was parked and turned off for 4 days. Spontaneously combusted from the engine bay. Local fire department extinguished. No open recalls found, indicating an un-fused component failure.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-20

Also filed under Electrical system

Warped head / blown head gasket

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-08-30

Also filed under Power train

Electrical system

8% · 24 reports
FIRE
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Tl* the contact owns a 2011 RAM 2500. While the vehicle was parked and the hood was lifted, the contact observed smoke coming from the engine area. The fire department was not contacted.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-12

Fuel/propulsion system

6% · 17 reports

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    2011-10-03Steering11V350000 Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Dodge RAM 2500/3500 4X4, manufactured from February 14, 2008, through March 28, 2011; model year 2008-2011 Dodge Ram 3500 cab chassis 4X2…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the tie rod ends for relative orientation and replace the left outer tie rod as required and perform a front end toe alignment as needed. This service will be performed free of…

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    2014-01-16Steering13V529000 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 RAM 2500 4X4 and 3500 4X4 trucks, 2008-2012 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis, and model year 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4.…

    Remedy: Chrysler notified owners on January 16, 2014 that dealers would inspect vehicles and replace the steering linkage assembly, if necessary. On or about February 27, 2014, Chrysler ceased its recall…

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    2015-04-27Engine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel14V635000 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured March 27, 2009, to September 5, 2013.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the harness side connector with a silver plated beryllium copper terminal service kit, and inspect the fuel heater for leaks, replacing it as necessary, free of charge.

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

Buy-smart checklist

2011 Dodge RAM 2500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 211 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 37 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 29 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 11V350000 · Steering
  • Recall 13V529000 · Steering
  • Recall 14V635000 · Engine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel
  • Recall 17V821000 · Power train
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FAQ

Is the 2011 Dodge RAM 2500 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2011 Dodge RAM 2500 is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Dodge RAM 2500?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 71% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2011 Dodge RAM 2500 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.