How many electrical complaints does NHTSA show for the 2011 Dodge Ram 1500?

NHTSA lists 226 Electrical System complaints for the 2011 Ram 1500, which is 33% of the 689 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 electrical system?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this electrical complaint category.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 83,000 miles for these electrical complaints.

Did the electrical issues cause any crashes or fires?

NHTSA records show 4 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury associated with these electrical complaints on the 2011 Ram 1500.

How does 2011 compare to other Ram 1500 model years for electrical complaints?

The 2011 model year has the highest share at 33%, compared to 30% for 2012 and 15% for 2010, based on NHTSA complaint data.

2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 226 Electrical System complaints for the 2011 Dodge Ram 1500, 33% of the 689 total complaints filed for the year. There are no related recalls listed. Median mileage at failure was 83,000, with reports including fires, crashes, and one injury.

Electrical System complaints: 226; 33% of 689
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 83,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report dim or unreliable headlights and high beams, including cases where low beams stopped working when high beams were switched on.
Some owners describe the engine cutting off while driving, with dash lights, park lights, and headlights flickering erratically, sometimes only stopping after disconnecting the battery.
Several complaints describe fires starting in the truck without warning, including one while parked and unattended and another in the engine compartment while driving.
One owner reported the truck would not recognize the key or allow the vehicle to start when the door was left ajar, requiring the battery to be disconnected.
A knee-to-key contact issue was reported where the driver's knee bumped the ignition key and shut off the engine while cornering.

When 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 15, 2011, latest Mar 30, 2026.

226 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2011 Q2 to 2026 Q1; peak 2015 Q3 (14).

Electrical System recalls for the 2011 Dodge Ram 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Ram 1500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200575 (6%)
2006202 (26%)
200787 (17%)
200862 (11%)
2009107 (16%)
201075 (15%)
2011226 (33%)
2012211 (30%)
20140 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does NHTSA show for the 2011 Dodge Ram 1500?: NHTSA lists 226 Electrical System complaints for the 2011 Ram 1500, which is 33% of the 689 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 electrical system?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this electrical complaint category.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 83,000 miles for these electrical complaints.
Did the electrical issues cause any crashes or fires?: NHTSA records show 4 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury associated with these electrical complaints on the 2011 Ram 1500.
How does 2011 compare to other Ram 1500 model years for electrical complaints?: The 2011 model year has the highest share at 33%, compared to 30% for 2012 and 15% for 2010, based on NHTSA complaint data.