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.
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.
Suspension, Aug 1, 2013
I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION THREE MONTHS REGARDING THE 2011 DODGE RAM 1500 REAR AXLE PINION NUT {N08/NHTSA 13V-038}. I VISITED THE DEALERSHIP AND QUESTIONED WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD BE FIXED. THEY STATED THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PART, HOWEVER WE WOULD RECEIVE A SECOND NOTICE ON THE RECALL AND THEY WOULD MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO REPLACE THE PART IN THE VEHICLE. WE ARE STILL WAITING FOR A NOTIFICATION TO REPLACE THE PART. THIS IS A SEROUS PROBLEM AND I AM VERY CONCERNED WITH THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE ON THE ROAD. THE DEALERSHIP IS MERRICK DODGE ON MERRICK ROAD MERRICK LONG ISLAND. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
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.
Power train, Jun 26, 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 DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD BEEN ATTEMPTING TO HAVE THE VEHICLE SERVICE PER THE RECALL FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO PROVIDE AN EXPECTED DATE FOR THE PARTS TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. *TR
Structure, Jun 21, 2013
SMALL ROCKS ARE GETTING LODGED BETWEEN BEDSIDE AND WHEEL TUB CAUSING OUTWARD PROTRUSIONS ON THE RIGHT BEDSIDE. ACCORDING TO DEALER THERE ARE ISOLATED CASES OF THIS HAPPENING HOWEVER THIS ISSUE IS ALSO OCCURRING ON MY OTHER 2011 RAM 1500 AS WELL. BEING AS THESE VEHICLES TRAVEL GRAVEL ROADS DAILY IT WOULD SEEM THERE WOULD BE A GREATER CHANCE OF THIS OCCURRING ON MY VEHICLES THEN MOST SOLD THAT NEVER LEAVE PAVEMENT. THERE IS OBVIOUSLY A DEFECT IN THE DESIGN OF THIS VEHICLE AS IT IS HAPPENING TO BOTH OF MY TRUCKS AND SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO. I COULD UNDERSTAND THIS BEING AN ISOLATED THING IF IT WASN'T OCCURRING ON BOTH VEHICLES. *TR
Structure, Jun 21, 2013
SMALL ROCKS ARE GETTING LODGED BETWEEN BEDSIDE AND WHEEL TUB CAUSING OUTWARD PROTRUSIONS ON BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT BEDSIDES. ACCORDING TO DEALER THERE ARE ISOLATED CASES OF THIS HAPPENING HOWEVER THIS ISSUE IS ALSO OCCURRING ON MY OTHER 2011 RAM 1500 AS WELL. BEING AS THESE VEHICLES TRAVEL GRAVEL ROADS DAILY IT WOULD SEEM THERE WOULD BE A GREATER CHANCE OF THIS OCCURRING ON MY VEHICLES THEN MOST SOLD THAT NEVER LEAVE PAVEMENT. THERE IS OBVIOUSLY A DEFECT IN THE DESIGN OF THIS VEHICLE AS IT IS HAPPENING TO BOTH OF MINE AND SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO. I COULD UNDERSTAND THIS BEING AN ISOLATED THING IF IT WASN'T OCCURRING ON BOTH OF MY TRUCKS. *TR
Power train, Jun 18, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V038000 (POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT) AND CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER BUT WAS ADVISED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE REPAIR WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT DID NOT STATE WHETHER THE MANUFACTURER WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED TIME FOR THE ARRIVAL OF PARTS. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. *TR
Power train, Jun 17, 2013
WE WERE INFORMED OF A "RECALL" SAFETY HAZARD WITH OUR VEHICLE IN APRIL, 2013. WE'VE MADE NUMEROUS PHONE CALLS TO SEE IF PARTS ARE IN YET. DODGE STILL DOESN'T HAVE THE PARTS TO FIX THIS POTENTIAL PROBLEM. I WOULD REALLY HATE TO SEE SOMETHING HAPPEN OR HAVE SOMEONE KILLED BECAUSE WE USE OUR VEHICLE TO PULL A 7,000 LB CAMP TRAILER. WHY IS THE MANUFACTURE TAKING SO MUCH TIME TO HAVE THE PART AVAILABLE BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT? WE ARE PAYING FOR A VEHICLE THAT WE'RE NOT FEELING SAFE IN NOW. WE'VE BEEN TOLD THAT THE REAR AXLE PINION NUT COULD COME LOOSE, CAUSING THE AXLE TO SEIZE, WHICH "COULD" LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT. THANK YOU *TR
Power train, Jun 12, 2013
I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL 2-MONTHS AGO CONCERNING THE ADHESIVE PATCH ON THE REAR AXLE PINION NUT. THE LETTER STATED THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE AT THE TIME THE LETTER WAS SENT OUT. I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY FURTHER NOTICE IF PARTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE SAFETY RECALL. I'M CONCERNED THAT IF MY TRUCK IS AFFECTED AND NOT CORRECTED SOON MAJOR DAMAGE TO THE REAR AXLE COULD OCCUR. *TR
Power train, Jun 7, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT DID NOT EXPERIENCE A FAILURE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 13V038000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT THEY DID NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED TIME FOR THE PARTS TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 55,000. UPDATED 07/10/13 *LJ
Power train, Jun 6, 2013
I GOT LETTER FROM CHRYSLER FOR SAFETY RECALL NOTICE. BUT THEY SAID, THE PART IS NOT AVAILABLE FEW WEEKS OR MONTHS. IT IS SAFETY RECALL N08/NHTSA 13V-038. IT SAID CLEARLY REQUIRED SAFETY RECALL, BUT PART IS NOT AVAILABLE SITUATION. I REALLY DON'T UNDERSTAND. AND I BELIEVE THEY HAVE TO TAKE CARE OF MY CAR IMMEDIATELY FOR SAFE REASON. *TR