Worst 2011 Dodge 1500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Dodge 1500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 209 | 4 | 2 | 85,048 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 167 | 5 | — | 59,328 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 151 | 2 | 4 | 97,765 mi | |
| Fuel System | 128 | 2 | — | 95,491 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 43 | 5 | — | 75,100 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 26 | — | — | 68,631 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 26 | 3 | — | 63,214 mi | |
| Brakes | 20 | 6 | — | 65,000 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 19 | 3 | — | 55,858 mi | |
| Body Structure | 14 | 2 | — | 70,264 mi | |
| Airbags | 13 | 9 | — | 79,513 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 12 | — | — | 75,362 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 10 | 3 | — | 83,323 mi | |
| Suspension:Rear | 9 | — | — | 28,346 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 8 | — | — | 34,884 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 7 | — | — | 111,087 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 6 | — | — | 14,340 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 6 | — | — | 56,917 mi | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 5 | — | 1 | 117,667 mi | |
| Suspension:Rear:Axle:Spindle | 5 | — | — | 5,729 mi | |
| Fuel Pump | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 2 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2011 Dodge 1500
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,040,547 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks currently, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Exposure to environmental conditions such as water mixed with road salt may cause the front fuel tank strap frame "T-Slot" bracket to corrode, possibly causing the fuel tank to drop and make contact with the ground.
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 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, 2009-2017 Ram 1500 and 2010-2017 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks, all equipped with a column shifter. Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may cause the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) pin to stick in the open position. With the pin in the open position, the transmission can be shifted out of PARK into any gear without pushing the brake pedal or having the key in the ignition.
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured from February 27, 2008, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through October 20, 2011; model year 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota trucks manufactured from February 27, 2007, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through September 30, 2011; model year 2009 Chrysler Aspen trucks manufactured from January 3, 2008, through December 18, 2008; and model year 2009 Dodge Durango trucks manufactured from January 3, 2008, through December 18, 2008. The rear axle pinion nut may loosen due to an undersized pinion spline that can allow relative motion between the nut and companion flange.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 RAM 1500 TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 2009 THROUGH DECEMBER 2010. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE EXPERIENCE A NOISE (GROWL, GRIND) COMING FROM THE REAR AXLE BEARING WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY SEIZE.
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2011 Dodge 1500 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Does the 2011 Dodge 1500 have any recalls?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge 1500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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