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
176 reports, newest first. Show all
Power train, Aug 16, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 13V038000 (POWER TRAIN) SEVERAL MONTHS AGO AND WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Power train, Aug 15, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V038000 (POWER TRAIN) IN THE MAIL AND STATED THAT THE DEALER INFORMED HIM THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Suspension, Power train, Aug 15, 2013
I HAVE NOTICED SINCE PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE THAT THE REAR AXLE TRACTION CONTROL SEEMS TO CONSTANTLY SLIP WHEN ACCELERATING AT ANY SPEED, I FIRST THOUGHT THAT THIS WAS NORMAL FOR THE VEHICLE, BUT IT IS ALWAYS ENGAGING NO MATTER WHAT SPEED YOUR DOING. IT SEEMS AS THOUGH IT IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, NO MATTER WHAT KIND OF SURFACE YOUR DRIVING ON. I'VE TRIED IT IN FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, AND THE TRUCK SEEMS TO BE OK, I DON;T THINK THE ANTI SLIP AXLE IS WORKING PROPERLY. *TR
Power train, Aug 12, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V038000 (POWER TRAIN) IN THE MAIL SEVERAL MONTHS AGO AND STATED THE DEALER INFORMED HER THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Power train, Aug 12, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V038000 (POWER TRAIN) IN THE MAIL SEVERAL MONTHS AGO AND STATED THE DEALER INFORMED HIM THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. ....UPDATED 09-26-13 *BF
Power train, Aug 9, 2013
I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL (N08/NHTSA 13V-038 REAR AXLE PINION NUT) I RECEIVED THIS NOTICE MONTHS AGO. I HAVE CONTRACTED THE MANUFACTURER MULTIPLE TIMES. EACH TIME I GET TOLD THE PART IS NOT AVAILABLE YET. AFTER MONTHS, WHY WOULD THE PART NOT BE AVAILABLE? IT WAS NICE TO GET THE NOTICE, BUT IS THERE AN OFFICE THAT FOLLOWS UP ON THESE RECALLS TO MAKE SURE THE MANUFACTURER IS ACTUALLY ADDRESSING THE ISSUE. THANK YOU FOR ANY ASSISTANCE YOU CAN PROVIDE ON THIS ISSUE. *TR
Power train, Aug 7, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V038000 (POWER TRAIN) SEVERAL MONTHS AGO AND WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. ...UPDATED 10-24-13 *BF
Power train, Aug 2, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V038000 (POWER TRAIN) SEVERAL MONTHS AGO AND STATED THAT THE DEALER INFORMED HIM THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Power train, Aug 2, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V038000 (POWER TRAIN) SEVERAL MONTHS AGO AND STATED THAT THE DEALER INFORMED HIM THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT DID NOT PROVIDE A DATE IN WHICH THE PARTS WERE EXPECTED TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Power train, Aug 2, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V038000 (POWER TRAIN) SEVERAL MONTHS AGO AND WAS INFORMED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE PART WAS NOT READILY AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS NOT ADVISED IF THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Power train, Jul 31, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V038000 (POWER TRAIN) BUT WAS INFORMED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE PART HAD NOT BEEN AVAILABLE FOR ALMOST FOUR MONTHS AND HE WOULD BE MADE AWARE OF THE PARTS ONCE THEY BECAME AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 8/26/13 *CN
Power train, Jul 31, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 13V038000 (POWER TRAIN) HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE TIME FOR REPAIR. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE COULD HAVE OCCURRED AT ANY MOMENT. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIR. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Power train, Jul 29, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V038000 (POWER TRAIN) AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 8/26/13 *CN
Power train, Jul 29, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V038000 (POWER TRAIN) SEVERAL MONTHS AGO AND STATED THAT THE DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 08/27/13*LJ
Power train, Jul 23, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V038000 (POWER TRAIN). THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND COULD NOT PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT THE AVAILABILITY OF THE PART. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 24,000. *TR
Power train, Jul 22, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V038000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE REPAIRED BECAUSE THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE THE NECESSARY PARTS TO COMPLETE THE RECALL SERVICE. THE CONTACT WAS NOT PROVIDED WITH AN EXPECTANCY DATE FOR THE ARRIVAL OF THE PARTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SERVICED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED* 9/17/13*CN
Power train, Jul 18, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER:13V038000(POWER TRAIN) IN APRIL 2013 BUT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL SERVICE WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THAT THEY DID NOT KNOW WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. *TR
Power train, Jul 16, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN 13V038000 (POWER TRAIN) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE TIME FOR REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED HIM THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE TO BE REPAIRED AND THEY DID NOT KNOW WHEN THE PART WAS GOING TO BE AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 13,600.
Power train, Jul 12, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V038000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT FELT THAT AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF TIME HAD PASSED, AS IT HAD BEEN TWO MONTHS SINCE THE RECALL NOTIFICATION HAD BEEN RECEIVED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Power train, Jul 11, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V038000 (POWER TRAIN) IN MAY 2013. THE CONTACT STATED HAT HE CONTACTED THE DEALER IN JUNE AND JULY 2013 TO GET HIS VEHICLE REPAIRED BUT THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY ALSO STATED THAT THEY DID KNOW WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Power train, Jul 10, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 13V038000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL WAS NOT PERFORMED IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED OF DRIVING THE VEHICLE BECAUSE HE WAS TOWING A TRAILER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE HOWEVER, THEY DID NOT HAVE AN APPROXIMATE TIME OF ARRIVAL FOR THE PARTS. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 51,685.
Power train, Jul 8, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V038000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR AND THE DEALER DID NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED TIME OF ARRIVAL FOR THE PARTS. THE CONTACT DID NOT WANT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE WITHOUT THE RECALL SERVICE BEING PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 5,000.
Power train, Jun 28, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 13V038000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO PROVIDE AN EXPECTED DATE FOR THE REMEDY PART TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE WITH THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 09/05/13*LJ
Power train, Jun 26, 2013
2011 DODGE RAM 1500 . CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REAR AXLE PINION NUT RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
Power train, Jun 26, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 13V038000 (POWER TRAIN) ABOUT 5 MONTHS AGO AND THE REPAIR WAS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED TIME OF ARRIVAL FOR THE PARTS. THE CONTACT DID NOT EXPERIENCE A FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 36,000.