2011 Ram 2500 Problems

297 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Steering · verdict CAUTION 54/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Steering210
Suspension37
Engine28
Electrical System23
Fuel/Propulsion System17
Power Train16

In the owners’ words

“Approximatly 6 years ago My TIPM failed on my 2011 dodge ram 2500. It was not under warrenty so I replaced it myself not knowing this was an ongoing problem with dodge products. My TIPM is again failing. What can be done with it? [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)”NHTSA complaint, 2011 Ram 2500 owner
“The steering became uncontrollable and wobbled so violently I could not keep my hands on the wheel. It will be open for inspection at any time. The safety of all other road users and pedestrians were put in grave danger. Due to the complete loss of steering control. This has happened to other ram owners I have talked with as well. The problem was addressed by my local mechanic. He recommended replacing the en”NHTSA complaint, 2011 Ram 2500 owner
“Yesterday, 3/22/2024, I was driving northbound on I-15, fat left lane, approx. 80 mph/posted highway speed. Suddenly lost steering control on my 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins diesel truck. Front end/tires began vibrating, all steering control lost, truck veered to the right across 3 lanes of traffic and off into the dirt/sage brush to the right of the highway. It almost rolled over, but I was able to slow it to a stop”NHTSA complaint, 2011 Ram 2500 owner

Recall campaigns

ReportedComponentSummary
20/12/2017Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column ShiftChrysler (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
06/11/2013Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly SAFETYChrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 RAM 2500 4X4 and 3500 4X4 trucks, 2008-2012 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis, and model year 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4. The left tie rod assem
06/07/2011Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly SAFETYCHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 2500/3500 4X4, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH MARCH 28, 2011; MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 3500 CAB CHASSIS 4X2, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14,
08/10/2014Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:DieselChrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured March 27, 2009, to September 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the electrical connectors of the

Questions owners ask

Is the 2011 Ram 2500 reliable?

On the federal record it scores 54/100: 297 owner complaints (19.8 per year on the road) and 4 recall campaigns, 2 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Ram 2500?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Steering, with 210 of 331 categorised reports.

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The 2011 Ram 2500 scored 54/100 on the federal record.

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