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2011 Ram 1500 problems

689 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2011 Ram 1500. The most reported area is electrical system (31% of them). NHTSA also lists 173 service bulletins and 4 recall campaigns.

689owner complaints
28say a crash was involved
7say a fire was involved
21injuries and deaths reported

Counts are what owners told NHTSA, as filed. NHTSA does not confirm each report, and a complaint is not proof of a cause. Injuries: 21. Deaths: 0.

Complaints by area

Each bar is the share of this model year's 689 complaints that name that area. A complaint can name more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.

16 smaller areas not shown (136 complaints in total).

Do not compare models by these numbers. NHTSA has no sales count for each model, so a model with more complaints may just have sold more cars. Use them to see which areas owners write about, not to rank cars.

Service bulletins

NHTSA's database lists 173 repair bulletins from Ram for the 2011 Ram 1500. A bulletin is a repair instruction sent to dealers. It is not a recall and does not mean your car is covered. The 8 newest:

  1. 25-009-24Received December 10, 2024

    Dual EVAP System Extreme Duty Vapor Canister Filter Kit Customers operating fleet or severe/extreme duty gasoline vehicles in continuous dusty driving conditions can plug the single OE filter...

  2. 101232Received November 7, 2024

    Power train (transmission and drive)

    Plate - Planetary.

  3. S2408000078Received July 22, 2024

    Electrical system

    Replacement Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) Displays Incorrect Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Current and Active.

  4. 9100226Received January 8, 2024

    Electrical system

    Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability.

  5. 9100196Received September 25, 2023

    Equipment

    Lubrication and Maintenance Fluids If MOPAR fluids and chemicals are not readily available, please review Service Library for specifications so a suitable alternative can be used.

  6. 1805014Received January 17, 2023

    Electrical system

    Flash: Drone or Vibration Present During MDS Operation This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software.

  7. 9003081Received January 17, 2023

    Electrical system

    Dielectric Grease This product is no longer approved for use on ignition coil and spark plug boots.

  8. S2123000028Received January 17, 2023

    Body and structure

    Noise From Under Seat With Occupant Seated.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2011 Ram 1500. Recall repairs are free at a Ram dealer. The 3 to look at first:

  1. 17V821000December 20, 2017

    Power train

    Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may cause the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) pin to stick in the open position.

  2. 13V038000February 6, 2013

    Power train

    The rear axle pinion nut may loosen due to an undersized pinion spline that can allow relative motion between the nut and companion flange.

  3. 18V160000March 8, 2018

    Fuel system, gasoline

    Exposure to environmental conditions such as water mixed with road salt may cause the front fuel tank strap frame "T-Slot" bracket to corrode, possibly causing the fuel tank to drop and make contact...

See all 4 recalls for the 2011 Ram 1500, or check your VIN below to see which are open on your car.

Common repairs in this area (not a diagnosis)

These are repair jobs that sit in the areas owners report most. A complaint may need a diagnosis first: the same symptom can come from many causes, and a serious one such as engine failure is not fixed by a cheap part. They are not a forecast of what your 1500 will need. Ranges are US estimates for all makes.

Start with a diagnosis

Electrical system 214 complaints · 31%

Power train (transmission and drive) 176 complaints · 26%

Engine and engine cooling 156 complaints · 23%

No repair price here: this area usually needs a diagnosis first. A diagnostic scan (check engine light) runs $55 to $250.

Fuel system 142 complaints · 21%

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Complaints and bulletins cover a whole model year. Only the VIN shows what is open on your car.

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Recall and complaint data comes from NHTSA, the US government's vehicle safety agency, and is cached for up to a day. Recall repairs at a dealer are free. A recall that is not listed may not apply to your car or may not be filed yet. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls too.

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2011 Ram 1500: questions

What are the most common problems on the 2011 Ram 1500?

Of the 689 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2011 Ram 1500, 214 (31%) name electrical system, and 176 (26%) name power train (transmission and drive). A complaint can list more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%. These are owner reports, not proven causes.

Is the 2011 Ram 1500 reliable?

These numbers cannot say. NHTSA complaints have no sales count to compare against, so a high number on one model does not mean it fails more than another. Use them to see which areas owners write about, then check your own VIN for open recalls.

Do these complaints include crashes or fires?

Owners marked 28 of the 689 complaints as involving a crash and 7 as involving a fire. They also reported 21 injuries and 0 deaths. NHTSA records these as the owner reports them and does not confirm each one.

How many recalls does the 2011 Ram 1500 have?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2011 Ram 1500. Recall repairs are free at a Ram dealer. Enter your VIN to see which ones are open on your car.

What is a service bulletin?

A service bulletin is a repair instruction a maker sends to its dealers. It is not a recall, and it does not mean your car is covered. NHTSA lists 173 repair bulletins for the 2011 Ram 1500.

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Sources

Complaint, bulletin and recall counts come from NHTSA as filed. NHTSA filed 2010 to 2012 Ram trucks under Dodge, so those complaints are counted here. Repair prices are estimates from our own ranges. Not a repair shop, estimates only.