2011 Ram 1500
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 689 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 8th highest complaint count among 17 1500 model years with reports.
Of the 2011 reports, 28 involved a crash and 7 involved a fire. 21 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Fuel system, gasoline, storage, tank assembly, mountingMar 8, 2018
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.
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.
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 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmission, lever and linkage, column shiftDec 20, 2017
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 17V821000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, driveline, differential unitFeb 6, 2013
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.
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.
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. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N08.
Campaign 13V038000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, rear, axle, spindleDec 24, 2010
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.
A FAILURE OF THE BEARING COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: power train
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Power train, Jan 23, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 RAM 1500. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED INTO PARK, IT ROLLED BACKWARDS AND THEN FORWARD. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. .....UPDATED 03/08/17 *BF *CN
Power train, Electrical system, Jan 16, 2017
MOTOR NEEDED REPLACED THEN CAM SENSOR THEN CRANK SENSOR NOW ENGINE WIRING & SENSOR FLUID TEMPERATURE & MODULE POWERTRAIN CO DEALER HAS HAD VEHICLE SINCE 10/10/16 MOTOR OVER HEATED HAD TO PULL OFF ROAD GOT VEHICLE BACK AFTER PAYING FOR NEW ENGINE GOT BACK THEN ONE THING AFTER ANOTHER STALLED EACH TIME WHILE DRIVING. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Power train, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 22, 2016
WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AT LOW SPEED, ENGINE WILL SHUT OFF. DURING UP HILL CITY DRIVING, ENGINE WILL NOT MAINTAIN CONSTANT RPM OR SMOOTH ACCELERATION. IT TAKE APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES TO START THE VEHICLE. *TR
Steering, Power train, Wheels, Sep 21, 2016
FEELS LIKE SOMETHING IS LOOSE IN THE STEERING WHEEL AREA. LOTS OF PLAY IN THE STEERING AND A CLUNK WHEN WHEEL IS TURNED. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TO SEE WHAT THE ISSUE WAS AND IF IT WAS PART OF THE RECALL. THEY SAID THE STERING GEAR AND INNER TIE RODS ARE BAD AND THE FRONT HUBS ARE MAKING NOISE AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. THIS TRUCK ONLY HAS A LITTLE OVER 70,000 MILES ON IT AND I HAVE NEVER TAKEN IT OFF ROAD OR DROVE IT HARD. IT IS USED FOR DRIVING TO AND FROM WORK. JUST FOR THE COST OF THOSE ITEMS THEY QUOTED ME $2312.99. I HAVE OWNED THREE DIFFERENT TRUCKS AND HAVE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM LIKE THIS AND WITH SUCH A NEW VEHICLE. DEALER STATED IT WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. THIS TRUCK FEELS UNSAFE TO DRIVE WITH THE STEERING BEING SO LOOSE.
Power train, Jul 6, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V038000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Power train, May 10, 2016
AT 53,283 MILES A NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT WAS TIRE NOISE, BUT DETERMINED IT HAD TO BE SOMETHING RELATED TO THE REAR END DRIVE POWER TRAIN. AT 53,383 MILES I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. THIS IS THE DEALER'S COMMENTS: "CUSTOMER STATES:C/S: C/S THERE IS A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR END, MIGHT BE THE BARINGS. WENT ON ROAD TEST WITH SEAN F. HE CONFIRMED THERE IS A NOISE, POSSIBLE REAR WHEEL BEARING AND ITS SPEED RELATED. CHECK AND ADVISE OBSERVATIONS: VERIFIED NOISE FROM REAR END TEAR DOWN REAR DIFFERENTIAL TO DETERMINE FAILED COMPONENT. OBSERVATIONS: PINION BEARINGS FAILED CAUSING ABNORMAL WEAR OF GEARS REBUILD REAR DIFFERENTIAL -$2,591.00." IF THE REAR END GEAR BOX HAD FAILED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (60 TO 75 MPH) IT WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT THAT COULD HAVE LED TO INJURIES OR DEATH. THIS COMPONENT FAILED AT 53% OF ITS DESIGN LIFE - 100,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS FIVE MONTHS BEYOND ITS 5 YEAR CALENDAR WARRANTY PERIOD, BUT WELL WITHIN ITS DESIGN RELIABILITY FOR SAFETY OF 100,000 MILES. I HAVE REQUESTED ALL PARTS BE PROPERLY MARKED AND TAG ALONG WITH ANY MAINTENANCE CHECKLISTS, PROCEDURE DOCUMENTS OR MANUFACTURER GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS USED IN CONDUCTING THE DIS-ASSEMBLY, INSPECTION, REPAIR AND RE-ASSEMBLY BE PROVIDED AS PART OF THE RECORD.
Power train, Mar 25, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INDEPENDENTLY INTO NEUTRAL. AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO PARK UNTIL AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED EVERYDAY. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,074.
Power train, Feb 3, 2016
I CALLED IN SINCE MY VEHICLE FELL INTO THE STATED RANGE FOR THE DODGE RAM RECALL. SINCE MY VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED WITHIN THE DATES MENTIONED I THOUGHT I WOULD BE ENTITLED TO REMEDIATION. HOWEVER I WAS TOLD THAT MINE WAS NOT. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE ABSOLUTE PROOF THAT MY VEHICLE IS NOT EFFECTED BY THIS RECALL.
Steering, Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Jan 8, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH ON AN UNEVEN ROAD SURFACE, THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND THE WATER PUMP AND SERPENTINE BELT DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE POWER STEERING PUMP, WATER PUMP, AND RADIATOR WERE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE SERPENTINE BELT AND OTHER ATTACHING COMPONENTS WERE REPLACED. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, ONE OF THE REAR PASSENGER TIRES COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Nov 10, 2015, crash
IN A NUTSHELL,, MY TRUCK HAD ABOUT,,,14K MIKES ON IT. PURCHASED NEW. IT TOOK OFF IN EXESS OF 100MPH. COULDN'T STOP IT!!!!!!! ALMOST KILLED MY SON AND I!! HAVE BEEN FIGHTING, EVER SINCE TO GET CHRYSLER TO REPLACE THE MOTOR,, AS IT SOUNDS EVERY BEARING IN THE MOTOR,, WHEN I FINALLY PUT TRANSMISSION IN NEAUTRAL TO STOP THE TRUCK. TO DATE, THE TRUCK HAS A REARMAIN LEAK, BECAUSE OF INSTEAD OF REPLACING THE MOTOR. CHRYSLER, TRIED TO TAKE THE CHEAPER WAY OUT AND ONLY REPLACE A PART AT A TIME. IN DOING SO THIS,COST THEM WAY MORE $. MOTOR NO LONGER HAS A BEARING NOISE. BUT IT DOES HAVE A REARMAIN LEAK. THAT THEY HAVE TRIED TO REPAIR 3XS SO FAR!! NOW,,,,, I'M STILL WAITING TO SEE IF THEY WILL REPLACE THE MOTOR, OR TRY AGAIN??? LAST I KNEW THE GOSLDEN RULE WAS 3 XS AND URE OUT!!!! MY PATIENCE, IS GONE. THE TRUCK, HAS SPENT MOST OF ITS LIFE IN A DEALERS GARAGE. AND MOST OF ITS 40K MILES ARE FROM THE DEALERS TECH. I HAVE ALL DOCUMENTATION TO PROVE EVERYTHING I SAY. ALL FROM THE DAY IT TOOK OFF ON ME. THE REAL PROBLEM IS..... WHY DID IT TAKE OFF? AND THE ANSWER TO THAT. I FIGURED OUT. WHO WANTS THAT INFO? CAUSE I HAVE FIGURED THAT OUT. IT TOOK 3 YRS. TO FIGURE OUT. IS ALL I WANT IS A NEW VEHICLE, AS I NEVER GOT TO ENJOY THAT. JUST COST ME ALOT OF TIME, AND $.
Power train, Oct 22, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT'S VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V038000 (POWER TRAIN). THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS NOT EXPERIENCING A FAILURE.
Power train, Sep 10, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE, THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED TO SHIFT INTO THE PARK POSITION. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO MOVE FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,000.
Power train, Aug 24, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF FUEL. THE FUEL TANK WAS REPLENISHED AND THE VEHICLE RESTARTED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIPM MODULE WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000.
Power train, Aug 21, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON ONE OTHER OCCASION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PINION NUT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
Power train, Aug 14, 2015
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 AM I GOING TO DO WITH THIS TRUCK I DONT THINK IT IS A SAFE VEHICLE FOR THE ROAD TO GET SOMEBODY KILLED
Power train, Aug 14, 2015
THE TRUCK NEEDED A TOTAL TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT WHILE IT WAS FAIRLY NEW. THE VEHICLE STOPPED WITH NO ABILITY TO REVERSE OR DRIVE. I HAVE READ ON FORUMS HOW OTHERS HAD SIMILAR PROBLEMS. WHILE SO MANY OTHER DEFECTS HAVE BEEN UNCOVERED WOULD YOU PLEASE INVESTIGATE THE TRANS PROBLEMS ON THIS MODEL.
Power train, Electrical system, Aug 11, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATE AND ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE AIR CONDITIONER STOPPED WORKING AND THE VEHICLE DECELERATED TO 5 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,000.
Power train, Aug 10, 2015
THE RAM 1500 I PURCHASED NEW WAS SOLD TO ME WITH AN ACTIVE REAR AXLE RECALL IN EFFECT. I WAS TOLD THAT A RECALL ORDER WAS IN PLACE AFTER I PURCHASED THE TRUCK AND THAT THE PARTS FOR THIS RECALL WERE NOT AVAILABLE AND I WOULD RECEIVE NOTIFICATION TO BRING MY TRUCK IN FOR THE RECALL REPAIR ON THE REAR AXLE. I NOTICED A GROWLING TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR END REPORTED THIS TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY INFORMED THIS WOULD BE REPAIRED WHEN THE REAR AXLE PARTS ARE INSTALLED. I BROUGHT THE TRUCK BACK FOR THE REPAIR AND THEN RETURNED AT A LATER DATE DUE TO A RECURRING GROWLING NOISE IN WHICH THEY ADDED MORE FLUID.I NOW UNDERSTAND ANOTHER RECALL IS FORTHCOMING TO REPAIR THE SEAL ON THE REAR AXLE BOLT. THIS TRUCK SHOULD NOT OF BEEN SOLD DUE TO THE UNSAFE CONDITION TO ME. FAMILY AND OTHERS. THIS HAS BEEN A PERSISTENT PROBLEM AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED AS A REMEDIED VEHICLE ESPECIALLY WITH THE UPCOMING RELATED RECALL.I BELIEVE THIS SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE BUY BACK DUE TO THE ONGOING PROBLEMS OR RETURN FOR A NEW VEHICLE PURCHASE.
Power train, Service brakes, Jul 31, 2015
WE WERE TRAVELING HOME JULY 18TH ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN THE TRUCK STARTED SHAKING AND HE TRIED TO GET OFF THE INTERSTATE ON AN EXIT. THE STEARING MESSED UP AND HE LIKE TO HAVE NOT GOT IT STOPPED BEFORE WE WERE RUNNING OUT OF RAMP. IT' WAS LIGHT NOT HAVING CONTROL OF THE WHEEL OR BRAKES. WHEN WE GOT STOPPED HE OPENED THE HOOD TO SEE IF HE COULD SEE A PROBLEM THERE. HE ALSO WALKED AROUNG THE ENTIRE TRUCK CHECKING TIRES. WE FINALLY DECIDED TO TRY IT AGAIN. WE WERE THEN ONLY ABOUT 60 MILES FROM HOME. WE DROVE SLOWER THE REST OF THE WAY BECAUSE THAT WAS A VERY SCARY THING TO HAVE HAPPEN. OUR GRANDDAUGHTER HAD SOFTBALL PRACTICE WED. NIGHT IN KNOXVILLE TENN. IT WASN'T AS BAD AS AS THE 18TH BUT IT DONE IT A FEW TIMES ON US AGAIN. WE HAUL PRESIOUS CARGO , OUR GRANDDAUGHTERS, IT SCARES US TO DEATH DRIVING WITH THEM IN THA TRUCK. I TALED TO CHRYSLER 3 DAYS AGO AND SHE TOLD ME I WOULD GET AN EMAIL IN A DAY OR 2. SHE ALSO HAS US AN APPOINTMENT TO GET THE BOLT PUT ON ON AUGUST 17TH. BUT OUR CONCERNS ARE IT MAY HAVE MORE DAMAGE BECAUSE OF THE BRAKES AND STEERING DOING THIS. WE ONLY BOUGHT THIS TRUCK ON APRIL 19TH 2015. THE RECALLS ARE FROM 2013. WHY WEREN'T THEY FIXED THEN? THE TRUCK HAD NOT EVEN TURNED OVER 50,00 MILES WHEN WE BOUGHT IT. WE BOUGHT IT BECAUSE IT HAD LOW MILES AND WE WANT A SAFE VEHICLE TO TRAVEL TO HER GAMES AND PRACTICES. NOW WE ARE AFRAID THAT SOMETHING WILL HAPPEN AND THEY MIGHT GET HURT. I TRIED TO CALL THEM AGAIN TODAY, JULY 31ST I WAS ON HOLD FOR OVER 4 HRS.NEVER DID GET A REAL PERSON TO ANSWER.
Power train, Jul 29, 2015
MY 2011 RAM 1500 SUMMARY REPORT SHOWS: "NO RECALL INFORMATION AVAILABLE". THE DEALER EXPLAINS MY TRUCK IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE BUYBACK OFFER. IS THE DEALER CORRECT THAT THE VEHICLE IS NOT PART OF THE FCA BUYBACK OFFER? I TALKED TO A CHRYSLER REP ON 7/28/15 WHO RESEARCHED THIS AND THE RECALL AFFECTS THE 2011 RAM 1500 WITH A 9:25 REAR AXLE AND THAT MY TRUCK HAS A DIFFERENT(?) REAR AXLE. I'M NOT SURE WHAT HE IS TALKING ABOUT. IS A RECALL LETTER REQUIRED? RECALL SUBJECT : REAR AXLE PINION NUT MAY LOOSEN AT DIFFERENTIAL , 1 INVESTIGATION(S) REPORT RECEIPT DATE: FEB 06, 2013 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V038000 COMPONENT(S): POWER TRAIN POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 278,229 ALL PRODUCTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS RECALL EXPAND DETAILS CLOSE 13 ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS EXPAND MANUFACTURER: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC SUMMARY: CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 RAM 1500 TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 1, 2009, THROUGH OCTOBER 20, 2011; MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 CONSEQUENCE: 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. REMEDY: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PINION NUT RETAINER, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 7, 2013. RECALLSINVESTIGATIONS COMPLAINTSSERVICE BULLETINSNHTSA ID'S
Power train, Jul 9, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH. THE DRIVESHAFT FAILED AND CAUSED THE REAR TIRES TO LOCK UP. THE CONTACT WAS NOT ABLE TO MERGE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR DRIVESHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,000.
Power train, Exterior lighting, Jun 12, 2015
HEADLIGHTS, BOTH LOW BEAM AND HIGH BEAM WENT OUT AND WILL NOT COME BACK ON. BULBS REPLACED, STILL WILL NOT COME ON. TRANSMISSION HAS BEGUN TO SHIFT ERRATICALLY ALTHOUGH VEHICLE IS AT A CONSTANT SPEED.
Power train, May 3, 2015
SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ON. *TR
Power train, Apr 29, 2015, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE LOCKED AND THE RIM CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONTACT IMMEDIATELY EXITED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE WAS ALSO ON FIRE. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE WITH WATER. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,000.
Steering, Suspension, Power train, Mar 17, 2015
THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE FOR THE FRONT END. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT EITHER 35, 45, 55, 65 OR 75 IT WOBBLES, VIBRATES SOMETHING FIERCE AND THEN IT SEEMS YOU REACH A CERTAIN DISTANCE AT THAT SPEED OR A BUMP IN THE ROAD AND BAM IT FINE FOR A WHILE UNTIL IT DOES IT AGAIN. AND IT WILL GET TO THE POINT THAT YOU SMELL AXLE GEAR OIL. WHEN I WENT TO HAVE IT REPAIRED THE FIRST TIME I WAS TOLD THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING WAS CHANGED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND IF IT WERE TO MAKE THE SAME NOISE BRING IT BACK MADE THE SAME WOBBLE NOISE BROUGHT IT TO ANOTHER PLACE THEY REPLACED THE WHEEL BEARING (SAME ONE) AND THE WHOLE FRONT AXLE AND SAID IT WAS FIXED, I TOOK IT HOME AND LOW AND BEHOLD SAME PROBLEM. NO I AM TRYING TO HAVE THE LAST PLACE FIX WHAT HE DIDN'T FIX AND I AM CATCHING A NIGHTMARE TRYING TO GET IN TOUCH WITH THAT GUY BECAUSE EVERYTIME HE SAYS SOMEONE WILL BE THERE TO BRING THE VEHICLE BY NO ONE IS THERE. *TR