2011 Dodge RAM 4500 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2011 Dodge RAM 4500, and owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2011 Dodge RAM 4500
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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Alternator/generator/regulator (electrical system)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Charger Police vehicles, 2007-2013 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2013 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2013 RAM 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a 220 amp alternator that may suddenly fail.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator with a revised alternator, free of charge. The recall began on December 23, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.…
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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 4500 and 5500 trucks manufactured February 20, 2007, through December 22, 2012. The left tie rod assembly may break.
Remedy: On May 19, 2015 Chrysler notified owners that dealers would replace the tie rod assembly, free of charge. In July 2015, and under a consent order with NHTSA, the company agreed to offer owners three options for…
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2011 Dodge RAM 4500 have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 70,375 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 7 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 RAM 4500. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the water pump failed which caused the serpentine belt to fracture. The fractured serpentine belt caused the loss”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 9, 2016 · Steering
“Took truck in for repair. Didn't have parts. Said would call when got in. Never called. Afraid to drive”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 5, 2015 · Fuel/propulsion system
Compare Dodge RAM 4500 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge RAM 4500 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Dodge RAM 4500 | 3 | 10 |
| 2009 Dodge RAM 4500 | 3 | 4 |
| 2010 Dodge RAM 4500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 Dodge RAM 4500 | 4 | 14 |
| 2012 Dodge RAM 4500 | 9 | 10 |
Checking a specific 2011 Dodge RAM 4500
How do I know if my 2011 Dodge RAM 4500 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 4500; 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 13V527000).
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
- Grand Caravan13,508 complaints
- RAM 150012,416 complaints
- Caravan10,526 complaints
- Dakota6,629 complaints
- RAM 25006,443 complaints
- Intrepid6,228 complaints
- Charger5,741 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.