Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2011 Ram 1500 has 160 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 2 powertrain-related recalls.
160
Complaints
2
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
17V821000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
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...
13V038000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured from February 27, 2008, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 20...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced... |
| Apr 23, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | The gas tank fell onto the road while driving to pick up my daughter from the bus. I immediately pul... |
| Jun 15, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MP... |
| May 18, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2011 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the... |
| Feb 27, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2011 Ram 1500. The contact stated that on numerous occasions while her husband wa... |
| Sep 20, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | When the truck is loaded to approximately 75% - 100% GVWR and nose up on a moderate to steep incline... |
| Sep 3, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The timing chain and timing tensioner are loose when the economy is on. Have to drive it in tow mode... |
| Jul 25, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | This is additional information for NHTSA tracking number 11476438. Through an online search, this i... |
| Jun 10, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My car had suddenly and without any warning broken down in the middle of the street, putting me and ... |
| Jun 2, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I have read there is a rear differential recall and it is not listed on the recall list. I am worrie... |
| Mar 1, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2011 Ram 1500. The contact stated that on various occasions after turning off the... |
| Mar 20, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | ENGINE CODE READING MISFIRE ON CYLINDER 3 WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE. VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 8... |
| Jan 31, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES | In January 2021 I had to replace the driver's side caliper and CV axle, due to caliper malfunction. ... |
| Dec 10, 2020 | POWER TRAIN | RAM 1500 4WD HAS 79000 ON VEHICLE NOT USED TO TOW AND ALL MAINTENANCE (FLUIDS,FILTERS ,ETC) PERFORME... |
| Sep 21, 2019 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE ELECTRICAL WIRING HAS SHORTED OUT THE HEADLIGHTS ON THE DRIVER SIDE AND MELTS ALL WIRING IN THE ... |
| Jul 13, 2019 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 RAM 1500. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED WITH THE GEAR IN PARK, THE GEAR S... |
| Jul 9, 2019 | POWER TRAIN | I HAVE BROKEN MANIFOLD BOLTS. TOOK IT TO MIENEKE THE MECHANIC SAID HE COULD SEE THE BOLTS SHAKING SO... |
| Jun 21, 2019 | POWER TRAIN | 1. WHEN I ACCELERATE THE TRUCK MY SERVICE 4WD DRIVE LIGHT COMES IN AND WHEN I SLOW DOWN AT 30MPH OR ... |
| Mar 28, 2019 | POWER TRAIN | AT 171599 MILES REAR AXLE PINION SEAL FAILED. HIGH PITCH HOWLING SOUND WAS EXPERIENCED WHEN TRAVELIN... |
| Sep 19, 2018 | POWER TRAIN | WHILE IN MOTION THE VEHICLE STARTED A LOUD GROWL NOISE, IT WAS HESITANT TO ADVANCE, IT FELT LIKE SOM... |