2011 Dodge Ram
4 recall campaigns and 0 complaints are on NHTSA's register for the 2011 Dodge Ram; the recalls concern steering and equipment.
No consumer complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 1 investigation naming this model year.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 dodge ram 4500 and 5500 vehicles. These vehicles may experience a weakening and fracture of the left ball stud on the tie rod resulting in the potential loss of steering.
Consequence: Loss of steering control of the vehicle could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners and replace the left outer tie rod free of charge. The safety recall began on march 7, 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Filed by CHRYSLER GROUP LLC (manufacturer campaign K28).
Defect, as filed: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 dodge ram trucks manufactured from march 2009 through october 2010. Some vehicles equipped with diesel engine and a hydroboost brake system may be equipped with a power steering reservoir cap with excessive vent pressure levels that may result in brake pedals that are slow to return.
Consequence: Brake lights that are slow to extinguish could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will replace the power steering reservoir cap free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during february 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Filed by CHRYSLER GROUP LLC (manufacturer campaign K33).
Defect, as filed: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011 dodge ram d2, dj, and ds-body vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification." some vehicles have been built with certification and/or supplemental tire pressure information labels printed with incorrect weight or seating capacity information.
Consequence: The misinformation on these labels could lead to, among other things, failure to follow proper vehicle loading specifications that could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with replacement certification and/or supplemental tire pressure information labels. At the customer's option, they may take their vehicle to a chrysler dealer for installation. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on december 22, 2010. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Filed by CHRYSLER GROUP LLC (manufacturer campaign K27).
Defect, as filed: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 chrysler sebring, 300, charger (lx) and dodge challenger (lc), avenger (js), and journey (jc), as well as model year 2011 dodge ram light duty pickup (ds) vehicles. Some of these vehicles may experience a separation at the crimped end of the power steering pressure hose assembly.
Consequence: Leaked power steering fluid onto hot engine components could cause a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary the power steering pressure hoses free of charge. The safety recall began on december 20, 2010. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Filed by CHRYSLER GROUP LLC (manufacturer campaign K26).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
No consumer complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE11009 | Preliminary evaluation | Outer Tie Rod Failure | steering:linkages:tie rod assembly | 4 Apr 2011 | 6 Feb 2012 | 11V350000 |
Other Dodge Ram model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 NHTSA | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1977 NHTSA | 0 | 2 | — |
| 1979 NHTSA | 0 | 3 | — |
| 1981 NHTSA | 0 | 2 | — |
| 1983 NHTSA | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1984 NHTSA | 0 | 2 | — |
| 1985 NHTSA | 0 | 10 | — |
| 1986 NHTSA | 0 | 18 | — |
| 1987 NHTSA | 0 | 18 | — |
| 1988 NHTSA | 0 | 22 | — |
| 1989 | 0 | 28 | — |
| 1990 NHTSA | 0 | 23 | — |
| 1991 | 2 | 51 | 80,800 |
| 1992 | 1 | 58 | 2,800 |
| 1993 | 0 | 54 | — |
| 1994 | 18 | 468 | 4,226,970 |
| 1995 | 12 | 609 | 4,314,837 |
| 1996 | 10 | 624 | 3,337,228 |
| 1997 | 7 | 398 | 2,240,728 |
| 1998 | 13 | 483 | 1,553,319 |
| 1999 | 9 | 365 | 1,497,721 |
| 2000 | 6 | 147 | 717,764 |
| 2001 | 9 | 317 | 1,842,427 |
| 2002 | 2 | 115 | 90,588 |
| 2003 | 2 | 53 | 64,088 |
| 2004 | 1 | 54 | 2,261 |
| 2005 | 0 | 35 | — |
| 2006 NHTSA | 0 | 22 | — |
| 2007 NHTSA | 1 | 13 | 1,498 |
| 2008 | 2 | 20 | 81,167 |
| 2009 | 5 | 6 | 138,509 |
| 2010 | 5 | 20 | 155,443 |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 | 101,446 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Dodge Ram model years · Dodge: 118 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2011 Dodge Ram have?
4 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 10V657000, was reported to NHTSA on 24 Dec 2010 and concerns steering:linkages:tie rod assembly. Across all model years the Dodge Ram line has 63 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2011 Dodge Ram?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 1 action naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 2011 Dodge Ram complain about most?
No complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.