2011 Dodge RAM 1500 engine problems

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No recalls on file.

What owners say

1. Filed Mar 30, 2026134,000 miWAEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced by an independent mechanic, the contact was informed that the motor mounts were old and fractured. The independent mechanic suggested that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the repair. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who confirmed that the motor mounts were fractured and that the vehicle backfired due to piston failure. The dealer replaced the motor mounts. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11728126 · source
2. Filed Jan 10, 2026CAElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   There are multiple electrical issues I’ve had to trouble shoot over the past 4 months. As I’ve researched other people with the same issues online, I’ve bee seeing a lot about some recalls pertaing to electrical issues and fuel issues and so I am wondering if there are prior recalls that I might need to have taken care of which I feel could fix my vehicle issues

   NHTSA complaint #11710109 · source
3. Filed Jul 24, 2025MIElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   my 2011 RAM 1500 5.7L has a Faulty TIPM. Fuel Pump cuts out, causing stalling and intermittent operation, starting vehicle becomes problematic while commuting. vehicle will sometimes not start at all and will remain stuck in an ignition loop. Continues to throw random check engine codes. I have had several near miss collisions while driving due to its unsafe condition I took the vehicle in to have a diagnostic done and a licensed Chrysler dealer deduced the vehicle has a…

   NHTSA complaint #11676064 · source
4. Filed Oct 21, 2024CAElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   My truck first started having trouble starting .when driving engine it would shut-off at anytime making it dangerous to steer and breakdown in traffic. There was no fault codes or warning lights on dash . After doing testing I found that the fuel pump relay was shut-off. Tipm is faulty and all Chrysler that have this style of tipm should be added to recall . I purchased a external fuel pump relay harness to repair tipm.

   NHTSA complaint #11621059 · source
5. Filed May 25, 2024IAEngine

   5.7 Liter Hemi Lifter/Camshaft failure. Camshaft lobe has been completely ground down. Always been well maintained and taken care of also. Apparently this is a Major recurring issue with this year Ram 1500 with the 5.7L. Didn’t have any warning lights pop up on the dash either. I believe this is a safety hazard to myself and other drivers because it happens without warning and I lost 75% power of my truck on a major interstate and was almost rear ended by a semi truck…

   NHTSA complaint #11590756 · source
6. Filed Dec 17, 2023FLElectrical SystemEngineSteering

   This issue has been experienced more than 5 times and only occurs while turning. While making both left and right hand turns, the steering wheel locks mid turn and the engine completely shuts off resulting in the inability to turn in any direction. The first time this happened, I almost went into a ditch and today as I turned to cross an intersection, I lost all steering control and the truck shut down mid turn in the middle of the intersection. This left the truck…

   NHTSA complaint #11560553 · source
7. Filed Nov 28, 2023ALElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Cranks but don’t start at times. After doing lots of research I think the tipm is going out and will leave me stranded. Repair shop cannot find a problem

   NHTSA complaint #11557290 · source
8. Filed Oct 4, 2023AZEngine

   Dodge ram exhust manifold bolts have broken and now its costing me almost $3000 dollars to get fixed when dodge should of known that you can not put steel and aluminum together

   NHTSA complaint #11548250 · source
9. Filed Jul 6, 2023MIEngine

   Exhaust manifold bolts breaking and leaking due to exhaust manifold is warping under high heat. Company will not repair this problem. As it is a recurring issue known as the hemi tick. With exhaust gas leaking at the manifold causing carbon monoxide to enter cab or vehicle. Before exiting the rear of the vehicle as designed.

   NHTSA complaint #11530587 · source
10. Filed Jul 5, 2023TXElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    My truck has the same Fuse box assembly that several other dodge jeep vehicles have that the fuel pump relay shorts out while driving yet none of yalls recalls include my specific vehicle so that I can get my truck fixed under the multiple recalls yall have issued for this exact problem, dodge should be held liable for their mistakes not the consumers who are having to pay to fix the issue out of pocket simply because y'all didn't include our vehicles in the recall, my…

    NHTSA complaint #11530360 · source
11. Filed Jun 26, 2023TXElectrical SystemEngineLighting

    The exhaust manifold cracked, the electrical system, supplying gas to the engine, is built into the fuse box, which is unfixable without replacing the entire fuse box. Valve on engine became extremely noisy and I’ve had to be replaced

    NHTSA complaint #11528801 · source
12. Filed Mar 28, 2023UTEngine

    There was complete Cam and Lifter failure and it can be inspected. I was driving on the freeway and suddenly all power was lost and the truck started shaking. Once we got off the freeway, the truck started shaking horribly when we hit 3k RPM. We became an obstruction in the road and driving was dangerous. It is reproduced and confirmed by the dealer. It has been inspected. The check engine went on the same time the truck started shaking.

    NHTSA complaint #11514220 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology