Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2011 Ram 1500 has 4 recalls, 687 complaints, and a 2-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
4
Recalls
687
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
17V821000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
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...
18V160000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks currently, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana,...
13V038000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured from February 27, 2008, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 20...
10V656000
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 RAM 1500 TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 2009 THROUGH DECEMBER 2010. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE EXPERIEN...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2011 Ram 1500 PU/RC 4WD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 1500. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to purchase a new camper. ... |
| Mar 10, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced... |
| Jan 6, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | There are multiple electrical issues I’ve had to trouble shoot over the past 4 months. As I’ve resea... |
| Jan 3, 2026 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2011 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated.... |
| Oct 15, 2025 | SUSPENSION | The contact's son owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while his son was driving at a... |
| Sep 4, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | I was driving my 2001 Dodge Ram 20-30mph and experienced a total power loss, power steering, power b... |
| Apr 28, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2011 Ram 1500. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 18V1... |
| Apr 23, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | The gas tank fell onto the road while driving to pick up my daughter from the bus. I immediately pul... |
| Dec 20, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Driving my vehicle throughout December of 2024 and the vehicle would die and power back up, vehicle ... |
| Dec 20, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | my 2011 RAM 1500 5.7L has a Faulty TIPM. Fuel Pump cuts out, causing stalling and intermittent oper... |
| Oct 21, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My truck first started having trouble starting .when driving engine it would shut-off at anytime mak... |
| Sep 23, 2024 | TIRES | The contact owns a 2011 Ram 1500 equipped with Goodyear Tires, Tire Line: Wrangler A/T, Tire Size: 2... |
| Aug 4, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE DIGITAL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES DOES NOT WORK SOMETIMES AND THE DIGITAL SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT D... |
| Jul 8, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Failure to start. Engine cranks but will not start. Remote start fails. Door locks sometimes do not ... |
| Jun 15, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MP... |
| Jun 1, 2024 | TIRES | The contact owns a 2011 Ram 1500 equipped with Goodyear Tires, Tire Line: Wrangler AT Adventure, Tir... |
| May 25, 2024 | ENGINE | 5.7 Liter Hemi Lifter/Camshaft failure. Camshaft lobe has been completely ground down. Always been w... |
| Mar 12, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Car turned off while driving |
| Feb 6, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Truck has a faulty fuel pump relay which causes the pump to run constantly or not at all. This can ... |
| Jan 13, 2024 | SUSPENSION | Rear axle spindle started to grind then locked up and ripped assembly housing apart. Recall on certa... |