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2011 RAM 1500 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 687 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Avoid This Year — 2011 RAM 1500

The 2011 RAM 1500 is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

4
NHTSA Recalls
4 recalls on record
687
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
28
Crashes + Injuries
7 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2011 RAM 1500 (4)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized RAM dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V821000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V160000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #13V038000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #10V656000
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Most Common Problems — 2011 RAM 1500

Based on 687 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
194
Power Train
160
Engine
89
Steering
45
Fuel/propulsion System
41
Suspension
33
Unknown Or Other
26
Structure
17
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RAM 1500 — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2011 model year is highlighted.

2010 484 complaints 2011 687 complaints 2012 693 complaints 2013 1,229 complaints 2014 1,725 complaints 2015 1,412 complaints

✅ Best model years: 2010 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2011 RAM 1500

Is the 2011 RAM 1500 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2011 RAM 1500 has 4 recalls and 687 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2011 RAM 1500 have?
The 2011 RAM 1500 has 4 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 RAM 1500?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2011 RAM 1500 are: Electrical System, Power Train, Engine, Steering. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2011 RAM 1500 safe to buy?
The 2011 RAM 1500 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 4 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year RAM 1500 should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the RAM 1500 are: 2010. These show the lowest complaint rates.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.