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2011 Ram 1500 Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2011 Ram 1500 has 93 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2011 Ram 1500

Electrical
194
Powertrain
160
Engine
93
Other
70
Steering
45
Suspension
33
Structure
17
Fuel System
15
Brakes
13
Lights
11
Tires
8
Speed Control
8
Airbags
7
Wheels
4
Latches & Locks
3
Visibility
3

93

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 25, 2024ENGINE5.7 Liter Hemi Lifter/Camshaft failure. Camshaft lobe has been completely ground down. Always been w...
Sep 28, 2023ENGINEDODGE RAM EXHUST MANIFOLD BOLTS HAVE BROKEN AND NOW ITS COSTING ME ALMOST $3000 DOLLARS TO GET FIXED...
Jun 21, 2023ENGINEExhaust manifold bolts breaking and leaking due to exhaust manifold is warping under high heat. Comp...
Mar 9, 2023ENGINEThere was complete Cam and Lifter failure and it can be inspected. I was driving on the freeway and ...
Dec 16, 2022ENGINEThe camshaft has balded on one of the cylinders. I first said I had a check engine light with a P030...
Nov 19, 2022ENGINEengine ticking,lifter and cam failure had it checked, engine stalled while driving in traffic almost...
Jul 26, 2022ENGINEI was driving at highway speed. The vehicle suddenly lost power and began to shutter. It was diffi...
May 22, 2022ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, DIESELThe contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact initially received notification of NHTSA Campaig...
May 3, 2021ENGINEThe lifters are knocking and there's a tick in the engine. I've done some research and there's a who...
Mar 15, 2021ENGINEEngine is giving a code that a lifter is bad. With only 170000 miles this should never be a problem ...
Mar 7, 2021ENGINETRUCK WAS DRIVING NORMALLY UNTIL GETTING ON THE HIGHWAY. AS TRUCK WAS DRIVING ON THE ON RAMP TO HIGH...
Nov 28, 2020ENGINEI WAS OPERATING MY VEHICLE WHEN IT PRESENTED A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. I UTILIZED A CODE READER TO DETE...
Nov 12, 2020ENGINEThe contact owns a 2011 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 25 mph, he heard an abnormal soun...
Oct 7, 2020ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWHEN I TURNED MY VEHICLE OFF AND TOOK THE KEY OUT THE FUEL PUMP CONTINUED TO RUN FOR HOURS BECAUSE T...
Oct 1, 2020ENGINETHE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING AND THE CODE WAS A P305 WHICH IS AN ENGINE MISFIRE ON C...
Aug 24, 2020ENGINEBACK IN AUGUST OF 2019 I BOUGHT MY CAR TO THE BROWNS 112 DEALERSHIP AND GOT WORK DONE TO PUT IN A NE...
Jul 15, 2020ENGINECHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME OUT AND VEHICLE BECAME SLUGGISH ON HIGHWAY. CYLINDERS MISSFIRING. LIFTER NOI...
Jun 2, 2020ENGINECHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. LOST POWER AND HAD TO PULL OVER DUE TO VIBRATION. COUL...
May 22, 2020ENGINEDRIVING DOWN THE ROAD SLOWING DOWN HEADING TOWARDS A STOPLIGHT AND MY 2011 DODGE RAM STOPPED AT THE ...
May 6, 2020ENGINELIFTER FAILURES IN ENGINE, EVEN WHEN MAINTAINED. IN MOTION WHEN INCIDENT OCCURRED, CITY DRIVING. THI...

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