2011 Dodge RAM 2500 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

4 safety recalls on file

The 2011 Dodge RAM 2500 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 298 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 7 fires, 4 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Steering (211 reports).

4Recalls
298Owner complaints
3Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2011 Dodge RAM 2500 recalls

Transmission can shift out of Park without brake pedal

Recall 17V821Dec 20, 20171,482,874 vehicles affected

A brake interlock pin in the column-shift transmission can stick in the open position after the brake pedal is pressed for a long time while the vehicle is running and in Park.

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel; Fuel System, Diesel

Recall 14V635Oct 8, 2014315,325 vehicles affected

Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly

Recall 13V529Nov 6, 2013271,733 vehicles affected

Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly

Recall 11V350Jul 6, 2011242,780 vehicles affected

Most common 2011 Dodge RAM 2500 problems

Problem areas named in the 298 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Steering211
Suspension37
Engine29
Electrical System24
Fuel/Propulsion System17
Power Train16
Engine And Engine Cooling12
Service Brakes10
Unknown Or Other6
Structure5

What owners report

2026-09-20, Engine
Vehicle was parked and turned off for 4 days. Spontaneously combusted from the engine bay. Local fire department extinguished. No open recalls found, indicating an un-fused component failure.
2025-06-06, Electrical System
Approximatly 6 years ago My TIPM failed on my 2011 dodge ram 2500. It was not under warrenty so I replaced it myself not knowing this was an ongoing problem with dodge products. My TIPM is again failing. What can be done with it? [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2024-11-12, Steering
The steering became uncontrollable and wobbled so violently I could not keep my hands on the wheel. It will be open for inspection at any time. The safety of all other road users and pedestrians were put in grave danger. Due to the complete loss of steering control. This has happened to other ram owners I have talked with as well. The problem was addressed by my local mechanic. He recommended replacing the entire front end steering and suspension components I agreed he did the work, he did the work. I also replaced all four tires with new and had them balanced. Within 2 weeks this death wobble happened. There are no warning lamps for this problem.
2024-08-30, Engine
Warped head / blown head gasket
2024-03-23, Steering
Yesterday, 3/22/2024, I was driving northbound on I-15, fat left lane, approx. 80 mph/posted highway speed. Suddenly lost steering control on my 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins diesel truck. Front end/tires began vibrating, all steering control lost, truck veered to the right across 3 lanes of traffic and off into the dirt/sage brush to the right of the highway. It almost rolled over, but I was able to slow it to a stop. My dogs & I could have been killed. I turned the truck off for a few minutes, then re-started the ignition. Was mid-trip with no other transportation option, so I drove the rest of the way at much slower speeds, was able to get the truck to our home. I am still shaken from what

2011 Dodge RAM 2500 questions

Does the 2011 Dodge RAM 2500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2011 Dodge RAM 2500: Transmission can shift out of Park without brake pedal; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel; Fuel System, Diesel; Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly; Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Dodge RAM 2500?

Based on 298 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (211), Suspension (37), Engine (29).

How do I check if a recall on my 2011 Dodge RAM 2500 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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