2011 Dodge RAM 3500 Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Steering (70.4% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Steering complaints here are 11.8× the median for that category across the 1656 model-years tracked on this site.
None of the 6 most-reported categories on this page have a recall or open investigation on file — they rest on unverified owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 157 · 70.4% | No official action | — |
| Suspension | 26 · 11.7% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 21 · 9.4% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 14 · 6.3% | No official action | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 11 · 4.9% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 9 · 4% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 223 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“LEFT TIE ROD SNAPPED CAUSING COMPLETE LOSS OF CONTROL. THE SHOCK ABSORBER THAT IS BOLTED TO THE GEAR BOX CONTROL ROD FROM THE RIGHT TIE…”NHTSA complaint 10617812 — filed 07/31/2014 · STEERING
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V529000 (STEERING); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR…”NHTSA complaint 10617635 — filed 07/30/2014 · STEERING
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V529000 (STEERING) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR…”NHTSA complaint 10617562 — filed 07/30/2014 · STEERING
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Dodge RAM 3500?
Steering issues are the most-reported category, cited in 157 of 223 NHTSA complaints (70.4%), followed by suspension (26), engine (21), electrical system (14). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2011 Dodge RAM 3500 have?
223 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 3 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, and 6 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2011 Dodge RAM 3500 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2011 Dodge RAM 3500's reported problems?
0 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
