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: other or unspecified
46 reports, newest first. Show all
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 11, 2024
Failure to start. Engine cranks but will not start. Remote start fails. Door locks sometimes do not work, Radio failures, engine stalls unexpectedly, TPM failure, SERV 4WD warning light is displayed sporadically. This was a recall on 2011 and 2012 Chrysler vehicles except the RAM. The RAM also has the same issues as the other recalled vehicles. Why was the Ram excluded from the recall?
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 23, 2023
MOTOR CRANKS BUT DOES NOT TURN OVER. TRY MULTIPLE TIMES FINALLY IT WILL START. JUMPED THE FUEL PUMP FUSE IN TIPM TO EMPTY SLOT AND IT STARTS NORMAL 50% OF THE TIME. READ MANY COMPLAINTS OF SAME TYPE OF PROBLEM AND HISTORY OF RECALL FOR OTHER VEHICLES BUT NOT THIS MODEL. UNACCEPTABLE. SLEW OF OTHER ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE: RADIO CHANGING STATIONS AND SAVING CURRENT STATION TO MULTIPLE LOCATIONS WITHOUT TOUCHING SCREEN, POWER WINDOW SWITCHES STOP WORKING UNLESS UNPLUGGED THEN RECONNECTED FIRST, HEAD/TAIL/BACK-UP LIGHTS GOING OUT THEN BACK ON
Power train, Other or unspecified, Jun 19, 2022, crash
My car had suddenly and without any warning broken down in the middle of the street, putting me and 2 other passengers at extremely high risk considering we were in a busy highway, which left us stuck in the car until we managed to run for safety to the side of the road. My Vehicle is a Doge Ram 2011 5.7 Liter V8 with 80K mileage. VIN# [XXX] The crash was caused by the Driveshaft completely separating and dragging on the asphalt, while the rear axle seized and resulted in a loss of power, and the rear differential to leak all the fluid. At first, I sent the car via a tow truck to an independent service center, which has been providing all the needed maintenance to my car for the past 5 years. In the process of trying to fix the vehicle and inspecting the issues which apparently turned out to be really expensive to fix ( Rear Differential $1400 used ). We discovered that there's a recall conducted on the vehicle from the manufacturer, that I didn't have any prior knowledge to related to this malfunction. Then I immediately took the vehicle to the nearby dealership, who acknowledged the recall at first only, but before conducting the repair they changed their minds and stated that I should've brought the car and fixed the undersized pinion shaft splines only and avoided the whole crash! Obviously I would've done that if I knew. To conclude: The vehicle crashed due to a safety issue that shouldn't be blamed on the customer. and the dealership (Advanced Automotive Trading Co) is refusing to address the exact detailed issue which they addressed in the recall description. and wouldn't take responsibility. PS: I'm an American living in Jordan, and I couldn't find anyone to really report my problem to here, that's why I'm submitting a complaint to NHTSA. Thank you, [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Power train, Other or unspecified, Jun 16, 2022
I have read there is a rear differential recall and it is not listed on the recall list. I am worried my carrier bearing will fail possible causing severe damage possibly death.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Engine, Feb 21, 2022
Wireless ignition node and key . Cave in will not work ,can not move truck stuck in park gear
Other or unspecified, Aug 12, 2021
CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAGS COULD DEPLOY UNEXPECTEDLY DUE TO THE TIPM DEFECT REPORTED ON MANY CHRYSLER VEHICLES INCLUDING MY DODGE RAM 1500. IT HAS ALREADY CAUSED MY FUEL PUMP TO FAIL AND ALSO LIGHTS COME ON AND GO OFF RANDOMLY. AS EVERY ELECTRICAL FUNCTION OF THE VEHICLE MUST FIRST GO THROUGH THE TIPM, INCLUDING ALL SAFETY SYSTEMS, THIS IS EXTREMELY DISCONCERTING1
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Feb 22, 2021
THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH. I HAVE TO PUT THE KEY IN REPEATEDLY JUST TO GET IT TO CATCH SO IT'LL START. DOESN'T MATTER WHETHER I'M DRIVING DOWN THE STREET OR OUT ON THE HIGHWAY THE TRUCK JUST TURNS OFF. I'VE HAD IT SHUT DOWN GOING OVER RAILROAD TRACKS, IN THE MIDDLE OF INTERSECTIONS, ON THE HIGHWAY WITH PEOPLE COMING UP ON ME GOING 70 MPH. I CALLED DODGE & THEY TOLD ME IT WOULD COST 6-8 HUNDRED DOLLARS TO REPAIR. I'M FINDING THAT A LITTLE HARD TO SWALLOW, SINCE I'VE DONE NOTHING TO CAUSE THIS ISSUE. THIS ISSUE IS GOING TO EVENTUALLY CAUSE A WRECK
Other or unspecified, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 22, 2021
ENGINE WOULD NOT START. ONCE STARTED WHILE DRIVING MOTOR WOULD SURGE LIKE NOT GETTING GAS AND ALMOST STALL. MECHANICS REPLACED FUEL PUMP BUT WHILE DRIVING AND PARKING FOR DINNER ENGINE ONCE AGAIN WOULDNT START. MECHANICS STILL HAVENT RESOLVED ISSUE
Other or unspecified, Oct 25, 2020
VEHICLE SHUTS OFF ON HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH ALSO ON STREET ROAD AT 30 MPH . ALL POWER LOST VERY DANGEROUS . WHEN PULLED TO SIDE OF ROAD VEHICLE RESTARTS. HAPPENS AFTER 20 MIS OF DRIVING AND AGAIN EVERY 10 MION
Other or unspecified, Aug 26, 2020
ON 08/10/2020, WE TRADED IN OUR (ONLY CAR) ACURA VIN [XXX] AND GAVE $1500 CASH FOR A DEPOSIT AND STILL OUR $900 TOWARDS THE DEPOSIT. WE GOT A LOAN FOR A 2011 RAM 1500 AND WE WERE HAPPY UNTIL ON 08/15/2020. WE DROVE ON I 95 TO PICK UP A FEW BOXES FROM SAVANNAH GA. ON THE WAY BACK, THE TRUCK BEGAN TO SHAKE FROM THE BACK AND FRONT OF TRUCK. WE CALLED [XXX] , (WHILE STILL IN GEORGIA) THE WOMAN WHO SOLD US THE TRUCK. [XXX] TOLD US THAT SHE COULDN'T PROMISE US ANYTHING AND TO WAIT FOR THE CALL BACK. AS OF TODAY 8/26/2020, [XXX] HAS NOT CALLED US BACK. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Other or unspecified, Mar 2, 2020
I HAVE RECALLS ON MY RAM 2011 AND DEALER WONT FIXED BECAUSE OF REBUILT TITLE ...IS THAT'S TRUE
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Feb 21, 2020
I HAVE 2 ON GOING ISSUES WITH MY 2011 RAM 1500 OUTDOORSMAN 5.7 4X4 WITH RAM BOX. FIRST ISSUES: SHIFTIER DOESN'T LOCK AND SLIDE OUT OF GEAR OR PARK WITH OR WITHOUT KEY IN IGNITION. WHEN IN GEAR AND RUNNING AND READY TO PARK VEHICLE IT DOESN'T SEEM TO GO IN PARK MOST TIMES WHICH THEN CAN'T BE SHUTOFF OR KEY CAN NOT COME OUT OF IGNITION. THIS SEEMS LIKE AN ONGOING PROBLEM FOR OTHER RAM TRUCKS ON FORUM SITES AND REVIEWS OF THESE TRUCKS. WHAT SHOULD I DO? WHY ISN'T THIS TRUCKS VIN HAVE A RECALL ON THIS? SECOND ISSUES: I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE BUILT IN POWER TO THE INTEGRATED MODULE FUSE BOX THAT POWERS THE FUEL PUMP. THIS KEEPS EITHER KILLING MY BATTERY OR MAKING MY TRUCK STALL WHILE I'M DRIVING. THIS HAS CAUSED SOME SCARY SITUATIONS. WE TRACED THE DRAW OF POWER PACK TO THE FUSE BOX'S BUILT IN RELAY WHICH IS SOLDIER TO THE BOTTOM OF THE FUSE BOX AND THERE ISN'T ONE THAT CAN BE REPLACED. THE ONLY OPTION IS TO REPLACE THE WHOLE UNIT FOR OVER $1,000+ NOT INCLUDING DEALER MECHANIC COSTS. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED 2 TIMES AND MULTIPLE VISITS TO MECHANIC TO CHECK, CHARGE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR. AFTER MY MECHANIC AND MYSELF RESEARCHED THIS TO IS A MASS PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET AND FORUMS AND EITHER A PURPOSEFUL DESIGN FLAW OR NEVERTHELESS A POOR AND UNSAFE ONE WITH THESE TRUCKS. THIS CAUSES 2 ISSUES WITH MY TRUCK AND KEPT ME FREEZING IN THE COLD ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS AND STALLED MULTIPLE TIMES ON ROADS AND HIGHWAY STRAIGHTAWAYS AND WHILE TURNING AFFECTING POWER STEERING LOSS WHEN DRIVING? WHAT SHOULD I DO? WHY ISN'T THIS TRUCKS VIN HAVE A RECALL ON THIS? HOW COME BIG BUSINESS CAN NOT BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR MASS PRODUCTION OF FAULTY DANGEROUS PARTS THAT HEY ARE DESIGNING AND USING IN THE TRUCKS THEY BUILD. WHERE THERE BE A RECALL OF THE ISSUES MENTIONED ABOVE? THANK YOU!
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 7, 2020, crash
HIT A DEER WITH MY TRUCK. FUEL PUMP RUNS ALL THE TIME. HAD TRUCK TESTED. WAS PURL PUMP RELAY BYPASS KIT. OTHER MODELS ARE RECALLED FOR THIS SAME REASON. ALSO TRANSMISSION IS STUCK IN 4TH GEAR. TESTED THAT TOO. IT'S THE LR SOLENOID IN THE COM. NONE OF THIS ISSUES WAS WRONG BEFORE HITTING THE DEER. I FEEL THEY SHOULD BE RECALLED.
Other or unspecified, May 26, 2019
REAR WINDOW WATER LEAK
Other or unspecified, Mar 17, 2019
CANNOT GET A REPLY FROM DEALERSHIPS
Other or unspecified, Mar 14, 2019
EXHAUST MANIFOLD MAKES THIS HORRIBLE TICKING OR KNOCKING SOUND. GAS MILEAGE IS AFFECTED BY THIS. THERE ARE REPORTS ABOUT THIS EVERYWHERE WHY HASN'T DODGE RECALLED THIS PROBLEM?
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 12, 2019
FUEL PUMP KEEPS RUNNING AFTER VEHICLE IS OFF AND KEY OUT OF IGNITION, DRAINING BATTERY. HAVE TO DISCONNECT BATTERY, OR PULL FUEL PUMP RELAY FUSE TO STOP FUEL PUMP FROM BURNING OUT. WAS TOLD IT WAS TIPM UNIT, THE SAME UNIT UNIT THAT HAS BEEN RECALLED ON OTHER FCA/CHRYSLER VEHICLES, BUT NOT ON RAMS.
Other or unspecified, Feb 17, 2019, crash
I PURCHASED A 2011 DODGE RAM 1500. THERE HAS BEEN 4 RECALLS ON IT. 2 RECALLS ARE OPEN AS OF NOW. THE TRUCK MALFUNCTION AND WAS INVOLVED IN A ACCIDENT. THE REMEDY OF THE BRAKE TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK RECALL. IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. THE MANUFACTURE HAS FAILED HIS JOB.. MY TRUCK IS CURRENTLY AT CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP UNDERSTANDING A INVESTMENT.. IM STRONGLY REACHING OUT TO YOU FOR RECOMMENDING FIAT CHRYSLER TO REPLACE ME WITH A MORE SAFER VEHICLE ARE REFUND ME. THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE BY LAW AND POLICY... *DSY
Other or unspecified, Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 15, 2019
I HAVE A 2011 DODGE RAM 1500 AND I THOUGHT I HAD A BAD FUEL PUMP SO CHANGED IT BUT TO FIND OUT IT'S A TSI RELAY AND HAS ALREADY BEEN RECALLED IN THE SAME YEAR MODEL IN JEEP AND DURANGO AND SINCE MY TRUCK HAS SAME PARTS AS JEEP AND DURANGO WHY HASN'T THIS BEEN TOOK CARE OF ..TRUCK QUITS DRIVING IN ROAD .
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Engine, Jan 7, 2019
VEHICLE MOTOR STOPS RUNNING DURING DRIVING ALL POWER IS LOST, HAD HAPPENED MORE THAN 3 TIMES OVER TIME AND STARTING TO DO IT MORE OFTEN VERY DANGEROUS TO HAVE YOUR VEHICLE SHUT OFF WHILE YOU'RE DRIVING IT.
Other or unspecified, Dec 28, 2018
MY TAIL-GATE WILL NOT STAY CLOSED OR LOCK WITH A KEY. SITTING PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY ON A FLAT SURFACE, THEN AS I WAS DRIVING TO WORK, IT CAME DOWN UNEXPECTEDLY
Other or unspecified, Jun 30, 2018
ON OR AROUND 06/20/18 I RECEIVED A LETTER STATING MY 2011 DODGE RAM HAD AFEW RECALLS AND I NEEDED TO CONTACT THE NEAREST LOCATION FOR SERVICE. I CONTACTED 3 LOCATIONS ONE IN GEORGETOWN TX ONE IN AUSTIN TX AND ONE IN ROUND ROCK. I WAS TOLD THEY WOULD GET BACK TO ME AND NEVER RETURNED MY CALL. I'D LIKE TO KNOW HOW WE CAN GET THIS ISSUE RESOLVED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BEFORE THE SITUATION WITH THE VEHICLE GETS WORSE AND CAUSES AND ACCIDENT.
Other or unspecified, Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 10, 2018
THE WELDMENT ON THE FRAME THAT THE FUEL TANK STRAP ATTACHES TO FAILED. THE STRAP WAS INTACT. IT DID CONTACT THE DRIVE SHAFT MAKING SPARKS. THE FUEL TANK ALMOST FELL OUT OF THE TRUCK. IF IT HAD BEEN FULL THE ADDITIONAL WEIGHT COULD HAVE PERMITTED IT TO CONTACT THE HIGHWAY ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK OUT. WITH THE SPARKS FROM THE STRAP, THIS WOULD NOT HAVE HAD A GOOD OUTCOME. I HAVE CONTACTED THE LOCAL DEALER WITHOUT A RESOLUTION. I WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE A NEW WELDMENT. I HAVE THE ABILITY TO REMOVE AND WELD THE NEW ONE ON. THE FUEL TANK IS BEING HELD BY RATCHET STRAPS. I REMEMBER FUEL TANK PROBLEMS WITH PINTO'S AND CHEVY TRUCKS. IN THIS CASE WITHOUT WARNING THE TANK CAN FALL OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND START A FIRE, WITHOUT IMPACT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. HOWEVER ONCE THE BRACKET DEGRADES, AN IMPACT WOULD ALSO PRESENT THE SAME RESULTS. I AM NOT LOOKING TO GET BLOWN UP IN THIS VEHICLE WHEN IT IS PREVENTABLE. I WAS TRAVELING ON A HIGHWAY ANOTHER MOTORIST ALERTED ME TO THE SPARKS. I DO NOT FEEL THE STRAPS ARE A GOOD LONG TERM REPAIR. I HAVE ALSO FOUND OTHER MENTION OF THIS FAILURE ON THE INTERNET. PLEASE HELP!
Other or unspecified, Mar 27, 2018
KEY FOB EJECTS FROM WIRELESS IGNITION NODE CAUSING LOSE OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES ON THE INTERSTATE AND IN THE CITY WHILE IN MOTION.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Engine, Feb 27, 2018
2 YEARS AGO HAD TO REPLACE THE TIPM ON MY TRUCK AND NOE ITS STARTING TO MESS UP AGAIN. TRUCKS JUST DIES WHILE DRIVING NO WARNING. IT JUST A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE I HAVE TO REPLACE IT AGAIN. IT SHOULD BE A RECALL. IT COST ME 1500.00 TO REPAIR