2011 Dodge RAM 3500 Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

21Engine complaints

9.4%Of all 223 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

STEERING157 · 70.4%

SUSPENSION26 · 11.7%

ENGINE21 · 9.4%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM14 · 6.3%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM11 · 4.9%

Share of the 223 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2011 Dodge RAM 3500 overview page.

What owners report

“DRIVING AT NIGHT GOING ABOUT 60 MPH WHEN ALL SYSTEMS FAILED, NO ENGINE, NO POWER BRAKES, NO POWER STEERING AND WORST OF ALL, NO LIGHTS…”NHTSA complaint 10495112 — filed 01/29/2013

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Dodge RAM 3500 have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2011 Dodge RAM 3500: 21 of 223 complaints on file (9.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2011 Dodge RAM 3500 have in total?

223 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 3 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 6 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.