2011 Dodge RAM 1500 reliability record
NHTSA consumer complaints and recall campaigns for the 2011 Dodge RAM 1500 from the dataset labeled 2026. The source file does not provide an exact snapshot date. Use the reported issues to guide further checks; these counts do not establish failure rates or repair costs.
- NHTSA complaints
- 988
- Dataset year: 2026; snapshot day not provided
- Top problem area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 209 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 4
- see below
- Reported harm
- 53 reported crashes · 36 injuries · 9 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesCounts are not adjusted for vehicles sold, time in service or reporting frequency. A larger count does not establish a higher chance of failure, and these comparisons do not set the maintenance budget in our calculator.
Complaint rank
#403
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Dodge median
+633
median 355 across 271 Dodge records
Vs 2009-2013
+715
median 274 complaints in 614 records
Top component share
21%
Electrical System: 209 complaints
What owners report fails — 2011 Dodge RAM 1500
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 209
- POWER TRAIN 167
- ENGINE 151
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 128
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 46
4 recalls on record for the 2011 Dodge RAM 1500
- NHTSA 17V821000 · 2018 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase t
- NHTSA 18V160000 · 2018 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEM If the fuel tank were to drop and contact the ground, a fuel leak may result. Additionally, in the event of a crash, the
- NHTSA 13V038000 · 2013 · POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT If the rear axle pinion nut loosens, the axle can lock up and cause a loss of vehicle control and/or a vehicle crash wit
- NHTSA 10V656000 · 2011 · SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE A FAILURE OF THE BEARING COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2011 Dodge RAM 1500
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2011 Dodge RAM 1500 units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Dataset year: 2026; exact snapshot day not supplied. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2011 Dodge RAM 1500 reliable?
NHTSA has 988 consumer complaints on record for the 2011 Dodge RAM 1500 and 4 recalls. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (209 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2011 Dodge RAM 1500 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Dodge RAM 1500?
Owners most often report problems with: electrical system (209), power train (167), engine (151), fuel/propulsion system (128). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2011 Dodge RAM 1500?
This complaint dataset does not measure repair prices or predict a maintenance budget for the 2011 Dodge RAM 1500. Use your purchase price, insurance quotes, fuel use and a maintenance estimate in the separate five-year cost calculator. It does not convert complaint counts into repair costs, and any unknown taxes remain excluded and clearly listed.