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2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 689 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Dodge Ram 1500, most often about the electrical (31% of complaints, typically around 86,000 miles). It is 8th of 14 Ram 1500 model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 problems
Electrical
214 complaints · 31%Half of these problems showed up before 86,000 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, alternator/generator/regulator.
The fuel pump relay is bad. The fuel pump keeps running when truck is shut off which runs down the battery. The tipm needs replaced but there is a backorder on the part.
The vehicle has a bad tipm, the fuel pump relay does not work and the vehicle will not start at all now. The first incident occured as I making a left hand turn across oncoming traffic. The vehicle stuttered and stalled. Immediately afterwards it would take several attempts to start the vehicle. Now it will not start…
Transmission
176 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 44,000 miles. Parts named most often: driveline, automatic transmission, axle assembly.
I had the pinion nut recall done in 2014 and on 8/5/2015 the nut come loose again called ram about the buy back and they told me that my truck was not a buy back truck because it was fix and I ask why it can loose again and the drive shaft just about fail off and john at ram said not it is not a buy back truck so what…
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated he received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13v038000 (power train). The manufacturer and dealer were contacted and stated that the part needed to complete the service was not available for repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was…
Engine
156 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 100,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.
I have a Dodge Ram 1500. A couple of days ago I was in rush hour traffic doing about 60 MPH when the timing chain broke and the truck died! I was lucky to be able to coast across 4 lanes of traffic and onto the shoulder. After doing a quick search I found that there has been a recall on the same engine in the same…
My engine has 99, 800 miles and my check engine light came on, the Dodge dealership advised me that my cam shaft and my lifter was damaged and needed replacing. The dealership also advised me that it was caused by pre-mature failure.
Fuel system
142 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 100,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage, delivery.
My fuel pump wont stop running after vehicle is switch off, draining my battery. Truck won't start until numerous tries and shuts off while driving.
I've been having trouble getting my truck to start. This past weekend ( 3/11/2017 ) while I was out shopping, it wouldn't start when I got back in it. It sounded like it was out of gas. I thought the fuel pump had went out. I got it towed, has the fuel pump replaced only to find out that the tipm is the problem. Then…
Other or unspecified
46 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 71,500 miles.
9-16-16: vehicle lost all power and had to be "jumped". 9-17-16: new battery installed but later in the day, starting problems went on. 9-19-16: vehicle taken to dealer; initial problem identified as needing new fuel pump and plugs. Later, this was then identified as having a faulty "tipm" and that cost would be over…
Takata recall. My 2011 Dodge ram hemi sport. The steering wheel horn pad over my SRS airbag is cracked and cracking more each day. Im afraid that it will make my airbag pop or show and injure my self or others driving. It just started a couple days ago while I was driving and had to hit the horn.
Steering
45 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 66,000 miles. Parts named most often: linkages.
This is in connection to tracking number 10817220. Back on 11/15/2015 at 34,754 miles I had both butter tie rod ends replaced. On 11/8/2018 at 66,239 miles the same parts needed to be replaced a second time. Truck is driven under normal driving conditions. Would like an investigation into outer tie rod ends for 2011…
The contact owns a 2011 Ram 1500. While driving 10 MPH, the steering wheel began to grind and bounce. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and then taken to suresky chrysler Dodge jeep ram (located at 2 hatfield ln, goshen, ny 10924, ([phone]) where it was…
Suspension
40 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 25,500 miles. Parts named most often: rear.
While driving down the highway pulling our gooseneck trailer I hit a bump on the highway. Once I hit the bump the truck began to shake uncontrollably and the steering wheel was ripped from my hands. I could not hold on to the steering wheel. Depressing the brake pedal only made the truck jerk to one side very quickly.…
The contact owns a 2011 Ram 1500. While driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle shook violently without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was functioning as designed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage…
Lights
30 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 62,000 miles. Parts named most often: brake lights, headlights.
The contact owns a 2011 Ram 1500. While the vehicle was parked, the passenger side low and high beam headlamps failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,000. Updated…
My right rear turn signal and my brake light stopped working . I took it to the dealer and it was found to have an issue with the tipm or a fancy fuse box . My complaint is that chrysler is at fault for this defect which can cause an accident because lack of light signals. They need to identify an immediate and a…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2011 Dodge Ram 1500 recalls
Fuel system: mounting
Risk: If the fuel tank were to drop and contact the ground, a fuel leak may result. Additionally, in the event of a crash, the fuel tank may not remain secured to the vehicle, possibly causing a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence in an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia. 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 with the ground.
Transmission: column shift
Risk: Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
Fix: 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. Chrysler's number for this recall is t79.
Full defect summary
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 pickup trucks, all equipped with a column shifter. 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. With the pin in the open position, the transmission can be shifted out of park into any gear without pushing the brake pedal or having the key in the ignition.
Transmission: differential unit
Risk: If the rear axle pinion nut loosens, the axle can lock up and cause a loss of vehicle control and/or a vehicle crash with little warning.
Fix: 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 three options for remedying their vehicles: perform the original remedy, offer to repurchase the vehicle at the fair market value plus 10%, or offer an additional incentive offer towards the purchase of a new dodge, jeep, chrysler, or fiat vehicle. Chrysler will notify owners of the new recall options in a letter expected to be mailed on august 31, 2015. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-247-9753
Full defect summary
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 dodge dakota trucks manufactured from february 27, 2007, through june 30, 2009, and from december 1, 2009, through september 30, 2011; model year 2009 chrysler aspen trucks manufactured from january 3, 2008, through december 18, 2008; and model year 2009 dodge durango trucks manufactured from january 3, 2008, through december 18, 2008. The rear axle pinion nut may loosen due to an undersized pinion spline that can allow relative motion between the nut and companion flange.
Suspension: spindle
Risk: A failure of the bearing could cause the vehicle to stall increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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 axle bearing which could eventually seize.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Electrical overstress
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this investigation to determine if the failure of airbags to deploy during severe crashes, in certain vehicles, was the result of a safety related defect.â during the investigation a complex failure was studied that can result in non-deployment of subject vehicle air bags and other restraint system devices in severe crash events. The subject vehicles may be equipped with an airbag control unit (acu) for the supplemental restraint system (SRS) electronic control unit (ecu) manufactured by zf-trw. â the ecu receives signals from crash sensors mounted in the vehicle and deploys the vehicle air bags and seat belt pretensioners in accordance with m
Questions about the 2011 Dodge Ram 1500
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Dodge Ram 1500?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (214 complaints, typically around 86,000 miles); transmission (176 complaints, typically around 44,000 miles); engine (156 complaints, typically around 100,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 8, 2018 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2011 a bad year for the Dodge Ram 1500?
- It is 8th of 14 Ram 1500 model years by number of complaints, with 689 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.