2011 Dodge RAM 2500 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2011 Dodge RAM 2500, and owners have filed 298 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2011 Dodge RAM 2500
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Column shift (power train)
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…
Remedy: 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…
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Diesel (engine and engine cooling) and fuel system, diesel
Chrysler 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 diesel fuel heater may overheat.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the harness side connector with a silver plated beryllium copper terminal service kit, and inspect the fuel heater for leaks, replacing it as necessary, free of…
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Tie rod assembly (steering)
Chrysler 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 assembly may break.
Remedy: Chrysler notified owners on January 16, 2014 that dealers would inspect vehicles and replace the steering linkage assembly, if necessary. On or about February 27, 2014, Chrysler ceased its recall remedy program due to…
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Tie rod assembly (steering)
Chrysler 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, 2008, through march 28, 2011; and model year 2008 dodge RAM 1500 mega cab 4x4, manufactured from february 14, 2008,…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the tie rod ends for relative orientation and replace the left outer tie rod as required and perform a front end toe alignment as needed. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety…
298 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2011 Dodge RAM 2500 have filed 298 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash and 7 describe a fire. Reports cite 4 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 58,567 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 142 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Vehicle was parked and turned off for 4 days. Spontaneously combusted from the engine bay. Local fire department extinguished. No open recalls found, indicating an un-fused component failure.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 20, 2026 · Engine
“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 faili”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 6, 2025 · Electrical system
Compare Dodge RAM 2500 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge RAM 2500 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 Dodge RAM 2500 | 0 | 16 |
| 1992 Dodge RAM 2500 | 0 | 32 |
| 1993 Dodge RAM 2500 | 0 | 39 |
| 1994 Dodge RAM 2500 | 0 | 168 |
| 1995 Dodge RAM 2500 | 0 | 267 |
| 1996 Dodge RAM 2500 | 0 | 291 |
| 1997 Dodge RAM 2500 | 0 | 213 |
| 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 | 0 | 225 |
| 1999 Dodge RAM 2500 | 0 | 313 |
| 2000 Dodge RAM 2500 | 1 | 211 |
| 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 | 1 | 469 |
| 2002 Dodge RAM 2500 | 0 | 155 |
| 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 | 6 | 661 |
| 2004 Dodge RAM 2500 | 6 | 582 |
| 2005 Dodge RAM 2500 | 6 | 422 |
| 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 | 6 | 670 |
| 2007 Dodge RAM 2500 | 8 | 361 |
| 2008 Dodge RAM 2500 | 7 | 317 |
| 2009 Dodge RAM 2500 | 5 | 214 |
| 2010 Dodge RAM 2500 | 4 | 236 |
| 2011 Dodge RAM 2500 | 4 | 298 |
| 2012 Dodge RAM 2500 | 4 | 283 |
Checking a specific 2011 Dodge RAM 2500
How do I know if my 2011 Dodge RAM 2500 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 2011 Dodge RAM 2500; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Dodge dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 11V350000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Dodge models
- Durango13,770 complaints
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- RAM 150012,416 complaints
- Caravan10,526 complaints
- Dakota6,629 complaints
- Intrepid6,228 complaints
- Charger5,741 complaints
- Journey5,290 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.