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Dodge RAM 2500 2011 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2011 Dodge RAM 2500: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

298Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
1Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
15Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Steering211 complaints

211 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 11V350000, 13V529000.

Engine41 complaints

41 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension37 complaints

37 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System21 complaints

21 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V635000.

Power Train16 complaints

16 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 17V821000.

Brakes10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

11V350000Reported July 6, 2011 - 242,780 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on July 6, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 242,780 vehicles across all affected models.

13V529000Reported November 6, 2013 - 271,733 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on November 6, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 271,733 vehicles across all affected models.

14V635000Reported October 8, 2014 - 315,325 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on October 8, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 315,325 vehicles across all affected models.

17V821000Reported December 20, 2017 - 1,482,874 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on December 20, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 1,482,874 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA19001Opened April 19, 2019 - Closed September 19, 2024

Electrical overstress. Resulted in recall campaign 20V024.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

201111
201215
201330
2014142
201544
201619
20177
20188
20197
20205
20213
20222
20243
20251
20261
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.