2011 Dodge RAM 1500 fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion problems

Related recalls

• Recall 18V160000Mar 8, 2018218,617 vehicles
  FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

  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.

  Risk: If the fuel tank were to drop and contact the ground, a fuel leak may result. Additionally, in the event of a crash, the fuel tank may not remain secured to the vehicle, possibly causing a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence in an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.

  Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will bolt a bracket reinforcement to the frame, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U04.

What owners say

1. 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
2. Filed Aug 11, 2025MIElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionAcceleration & Cruise Control

   Driving my vehicle throughout December of 2024 and the vehicle would die and power back up, vehicle would run intermittently and fail to continue operating while driving to and from work. Vehicle intermittently stalling during driving would cause "Near Miss" accidents on the road. Potentially endangering myself as the operator and other operators on the road due to a "no start" issue and unsafe operating condition in the electrical system of the vehicle. I thought it was a…

   NHTSA complaint #11679997 · 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 Jun 11, 2025180,000 miGAFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2011 Ram 1500. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 18V160000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) and 17V821000 (Power Train). The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the fuel tank detached from the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated an abnormal sound was coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact pulled to the side of the road and noticed the fuel tank was being dragged by the wires. A driver pulled over and assisted the contact…

   NHTSA complaint #11666417 · source
5. 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
6. Filed Jul 11, 2024GAElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / Unknown

   Failure to start. Engine cranks but will not start. Remote start fails. Door locks sometimes do not work, Radio failures, engine stalls unexpectedly, TPM failure, SERV 4WD warning light is displayed sporadically. This was a recall on 2011 and 2012 Chrysler vehicles except the RAM. The RAM also has the same issues as the other recalled vehicles. Why was the Ram excluded from the recall?

   NHTSA complaint #11601167 · source
7. Filed Apr 24, 2024GAFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2011 Ram1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V160000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) and 17V821000 (Power Train) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the dealer had confirmed that parts were ordered; however, when the vehicle was brought into the…

   NHTSA complaint #11584977 · source
8. Filed Feb 6, 2024ARFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Truck has a faulty fuel pump relay which causes the pump to run constantly or not at all. This can cause the vehicle not to start, or to not perform correctly while driving and potentially cause accidents. This is a known issue among mechanics and there are a couple of bypass methods to fix - the relay is not serviceable being located in the TIPM. No warnings are associated with this issue.

   NHTSA complaint #11570261 · source
9. Filed Jan 23, 2024153,000 miNVTowedElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2011 RAM 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled and lost motive power. The vehicle was towed to Meineke where it was diagnosed with a failed fuel pump. The contact was informed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed integrated power module (TIPM). The contact was informed that the TIPM needed to be replaced. The vehicle…

   NHTSA complaint #11567268 · source
10. 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
11. Filed Oct 23, 2023LAElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / Unknown

    Motor cranks but does not turn over. Try multiple times finally it will start. Jumped the fuel pump fuse in tipm to empty slot and it starts normal 50% of the time. Read many complaints of same type of problem and history of recall for other vehicles but not this model. Unacceptable. Slew of other electrical problems with this vehicle: radio changing stations and saving current station to multiple locations without touching screen, power window switches stop working unless…

    NHTSA complaint #11551457 · source
12. 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

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