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
689 reports, newest first.
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.
Power train, Jun 29, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V038000 (POWER TRAIN) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE BUYBACK PROGRAM BECAUSE THE PARTS WERE NO LONGER AVAILABLE TO DO THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Power train, Jun 20, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V821000 (POWER TRAIN) AND 18V160000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE DEALER (HOLDEN DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM, 640 S GOVERNORS AVE, DOVER, DE 19904, (302) 734-5708) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Power train, Jun 19, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V821000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (JONES MOTOR COMPANY, 545 FLORENCE RD, SAVANNAH, TN 38372, (731) 925-4923) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. *TT UPDATED 9/26/18*JB
Fuel system, Gasoline, Power train, Jun 19, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V821000 (POWER TRAIN) AND 18V160000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIRS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE CONTACT CALLED LESTER GLENN CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM FIAT AT (888) 819-3759 (101 NJ-37, TOMS RIVER, NJ 08753) AND WAS INFORMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 13, 2018, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE VIBRATED. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE CALIPER WAS SO HOT THAT SMOKE EMERGED FROM THE WHEEL AREA. THE CONTACT WAITED UNTIL THE CALIPER COOLED OFF AND DROVE THE VEHICLE BACK HOME. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE SAME FAILURE OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH AGO, BUT ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000. *TT
Power train, Jun 8, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V821000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (GLENN POLK FORD, 4320 N INTERSTATE 35, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240, (940) 668-8770) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Electrical system, Engine, Jun 4, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT COMPUTER SYSTEM WAS MALFUNCTIONING AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO TURN OFF, THE DOORS TO UNLOCK, THE POWER WINDOWS TO ROLL DOWN, AND THE FUEL PUMP TO CONTINUE RUNNING WHEN THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TRISTAR MOTORS SOMERSET (1260 N CENTER AVE, SOMERSET, PA 15501), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,000.
Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 4, 2018
THE TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (TIPM-7) FAILED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING AND DIFFICULTY WITH RESTARTING. THIS WAS A RECURRING PROBLEM FOR A FEW WEEKS.
Suspension, May 30, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL GRINDING SOUND WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR AXLE FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO MADE AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V656000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT ONLY NHTSA COULD ADD VINS TO THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 85,000.
Steering, Service brakes, Engine, May 18, 2018
ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE ENGINE HAS DIED WHILE TURNING AT AN INTERSECTION. ON EVERY OCCASION I WAS TRAVELING AT THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT PRIOR TO SLOWING DOWN IN ANTICIPATION OF THE TURN. ON EVERY OCCASION THE ENGINE DIED RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TURN, CAUSING ME TO LOSE BOTH POWER STEERING AND BRAKES, FORCING ME TO JUST MANHANDLE IT TO AVOID COLLISIONS AND HOPING THE GUY BEHIND ME DIDN'T PLOW INTO MY REAR END. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE NEAREST DEALER SERVICE CENTER BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM OR FIX IT.
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Fuel/propulsion system, May 2, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 RAM 1500. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, A FUEL ODOR WAS DETECTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A FRACTURED EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLT NEEDED TO BE INSTALLED. THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO MISFIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SEVERAL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CROSSROADS NISSAN-WAKE FOREST (11120 CAPITAL BLVD, WAKE FOREST, NC 27587) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CAM SHAFT NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS AWAITING REPLACEMENT OF THE MANIFOLD BOLT AND CAM SHAFT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V821000 (POWER TRAIN) AND 18V160000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE EXCEEDING A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. THE CONTACT CALLED TWO DEALERS: (CROSSROADS NISSAN, 11120 CAPITAL BLVD, WAKE FOREST, NC 27587) AND (WESTGATE DODGE, 6421 OLD WESTGATE RD, RALEIGH, N 27617) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN THE TWO NHTSA RECALLS, BUT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 56,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 22, 2018
AFTER THE TRUCK IS PARKED, AND THE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF AND KEY REMOVED THE FUEL PUMP MOTOR CONTINUES TO RUN, DRAINING THE BATTERY.
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 16, 2018
STARTED FIRST ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN I LOST POWER. I WAS GOING 70 MPH ON THE TRUCK AND THEN ON IT'S ON IT LOST POWER AND WENT DOWN TO 60 MPH. SINCE THEN I HAVE GOTTEN AN ELECTRONIC THROTTLE LIGHT MALFUNCTION THAT'S BLINKING ON MY DASH BOARD, ALSO THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT AND ALSO THE ENGINE LIGHT IS COMING ON. I HAVE ALSO RECENTLY REPLACED MY FUEL TANK, BECAUSE I WOULD HEAR THE FUEL TANK STILL WORKING WHEN MY ENGINE WAS OFF. I'VE READ ONLINE THAT MY FUEL INJECTORS AND/OR MY FUSE BOX MAY BE GOING BAD BECAUSE OF THIS.
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!
Power train, Apr 10, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V821000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED LITHIA CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM OF POCATELLO AT (208) 904-3369 (633 BULLOCK ST, POCATELLO, ID 83201) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. *TT CONTACT STATES THEY CONTACTED MANUFACTURER (RAM) AND THE MANUFACTURER SAID THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *TT
Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 9, 2018
THE TRUCK STARTED TO HAVE ISSUES STARTING, WHEN I WOULD TURN THE KEY OFF AND ON NUMEROUS TIMES, IT THEN WOULD KICK THE FUEL PUMP IN AND THEN START. THE PROBLEM GOT WORSE AND WORSE. ONCE THE TRUCK STARTED THEN IT RAN FINE. IT THEN STARTED TO HAVE THE FUEL PUMP WITH THE KEY OFF AND NOT RUNNING.
Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 9, 2018
I WAS DRIVING ON ROUTE 80 ON MY WAY TO WORK.THE FRONT FUEL TANK STRAP HOLDER WELDED TO THE FRAME RUSTED THROUGH AND THE TANK DROPPED ALMOST TO THE GROUND,I HEARD A GRINDING NOISE AND PULLED OVER ON THE SHOULDER TO CHECK OUT THE NOISE. THE TANK WAS HANGING BY THE FUEL LINES. LUCKILY FOR ME I STOPPED. I STRAPPED THE TANK BACK IN WITH RATCHET STRAPS AND GOT TO WORK OKAY. THEN I JACKED IT UP TO MAKE SURE IT WAS SECURED. CALLED CHRYSLER AND DEALERSHIP ABOUT A RECALL AND WAS TOLD NOT YET
Electrical system, Apr 9, 2018
THE WIN MODULE FAILED. AKA WIRELESS IGNITION NOD. FROM MY RESEARCH IT A COMMON PROBLEM AND THAT IT IS CAUSE BY FAULTY SOLDERING INSIDE OF THE MODULE. I FEEL IT IS A SAFETY RISK DUE TO THE FIRE HAZARD. THE TRUCK WON'T START UNDER COLD CONDITIONS BECAUSE THE WIN MODULE DOESN'T RECOGNIZE THE KEY IS IN THE IGNITION TO START. I HAVE A REMOTE STARTER INSTALLED AND CAN BYPASS THE ISSUE BY USING THE REMOTE START TO START THE TRUCK AND THEN HAVE THE CAR IN THE IGNITION TO KEEP THE TRUCK RUNNING. ONCE THE TEMPERATURE OUTSIDE WARMS UP AND THE MODULE IS WARMED UP IT WORKS LIKE THERE IS NOTHING WRONG. WILL ALSO CAUSE THE TRUCK TO RANDOMLY SHUT OFF IF THE HEAT ISN'T ON IT THE TRUCK WHEN IT'S COLD OUT
Electrical system, Apr 7, 2018
THE TIPM IS MALFUNCTIONING. THE TRUCK STARTS BY ITSELF WHILE PARKED, LIGHTS MALFUNCTION, WINDOWS GO DOWN BY ITSELF, NEW HEADLAMPS GO OUT. WE ARE AFRAID TO PARK IN THE GARAGE BECAUSE IT COULD START AND RUN WHILE WE SLEEP. EXTREME SAFETY HAZARD.
Engine, Apr 5, 2018
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I AM THE OWNER OF A 2011 DODGE RAM 1500 SPORT EDITION WITH 70,000 MILES. THE OTHER DAY, A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON AND I GOT A MISFIRE ON CYLINDER 2 CODE (P0302). THE VEHICLE WOULD JOLT AT LOW RPM'S WHICH IS A COMMON SYMPTOM OF A MISFIRE AND/OR LOW COMPRESSION IN ONE OR MORE CYLINDERS. AFTER EXPENSIVE DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES HAD BEEN ADMINISTERED, THE MECHANICS FOUND THAT ONE OF THE LIFTER ARMS HAD SEIZED. THE SEIZED LIFTER ARM CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO OTHER PARTS OF THE ENGINE INCLUDING THE CAMSHAFT LOBE ON CYLINDER 2, AND THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. AFTER EXTENSIVE RESEARCH ONLINE, I FOUND THAT LIFTERS FAILING CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE CAMSHAFT IS A COMMON ISSUE ONLY ON THE 2011 RAM 1500 TRUCKS. MANY PEOPLE HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS SAME ISSUE ON 2011 RAM 1500 TRUCKS, AND EACH ONE HAS HAD A LIFTER SEIZURE CAUSE EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE CAMSHAFT. AT THIS POINT, MY ONLY OPTION IS TO REPLACE ALL THE LIFTERS, VALVE SPRINGS, CAMSHAFT, AND HAVE EACH HEADER INSPECTED TO ENSURE NO FURTHER DAMAGE HAS OCCURRED. IN TOTAL THIS WILL COST ANYWHERE FROM $2000 TO $3000 OUT OF POCKET FOR PARTS AND MECHANICAL SERVICES. THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO REASON FOR A LIFTER TO SEIZE ON A TRUCK WITH 70,000 MILES THAT HAS BEEN MAINTAINED REGULARLY. IN ADDITION, THERE IS NO REASON FOR MORE THAN 50 OWNERS OF THE SAME TRUCK TO HAVE THIS EXACT PROBLEM. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL FOR THIS KIND OF ISSUE TO REPLACE BAD LIFTERS WHICH CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE CAMSHAFT AT FAIRLY LOW MILEAGE. I CANNOT FULLY EXPRESS MY DISAPPOINTMENT AND FRUSTRATION IN DODGE AS A COMPANY FOR IGNORING THE COMPLAINTS OF THEIR HARDWORKING CUSTOMERS. THE ONLY OPTION I SEE IS A THOROUGH INVESTIGATION REGARDING A BAD BATCH OF LIFTERS IN 2011 DODGE RAM 1500 TRUCKS, AND A REFUND/COMPENSATION TO THEIR CUSTOMERS FOR LOSSES THEY MAY HAVE HAD WHEN REPLACING LIFTERS, CAMSHAFTS, ETC.
Structure, Mar 30, 2018
DURING A PA STATE INSPECTION THEY FOUND ONE OF THE FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRAPS HAD PULLED OUT OF THE FRAME. THE FRAME HAD RUSTED IN THE AREA WHERE THE STRAP USE TO BE ATTACHED TO THE FRAME. THIS LEFT THE TANK WITH 150LBS OF GASOLINE IN IT HANGING BY ONE STRAP, THIS COULD HAVE BEEN CATASTROPHIC IF THE TANK FELL OUT AND BECAME WEDGED UNDER THE AXLE. IT IS GOING TO COST OVER $650 TO HAVE THE FRAME WELDED. VEHICLE IS A 2011 WITH 57K MILES.
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.
Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 17, 2018
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON,FOLLOWED BY " THROTTLE CONTROL SENSOR " TRUCK ALMOST STALLED , THEN SEEMED SLUGGISH . DEALERSHIP REPLACED ACCELERATOR RELATED SENSOR. 2 WEEKS LATER, SAME THING HAPPENED, SAME LOCATION, ONLY THIS TIME, AFTER ALMOST STALLING, TRUCK HAD LITTLE POWER. TAKING A RIGHT TURN AT THE NEXT STREET I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, WHEN L TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE, THE TRUCK ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN, WITHOUT MY FOOT ON THE PEDAL, CREATING A DANGEROUS SITUATION. TRUCK WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP, WHERE THEY ARE EXAMINING THE WIRE HARNESS FOR A SHORT. I DON'T KNOW IF I WILL FEEL SAFE OPERATING THIS VEHICLE AGAIN.
Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 16, 2018
MY TRUCK FAILS TO START RANDOMLY, IT JUST CRANKS. THE HORN WILL RANDOMLY GO OFF BY ITSELF, AND IT HAS STALLED ON ME TWICE WHILE DRIVING. AFTER MUCH RESEARCH, IT APPEARS THE TIPM IS BAD. OTHER 2011 CHRYSLER VEHICLES HAVE THE SAME ISSUES, AND HAVE HAD A RECALL.