YearToAvoid

2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 30 Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 Dodge Ram 1500, about 4% of its 689 total complaints for the year. No related recalls are on file, and the median mileage at failure was 58,384 miles.

Structure & Body complaints
30
4% of 689
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
58,384 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

  • Owners report violent shaking and loud cabin noise at highway speeds when rear quad-cab windows are rolled down.
  • Some describe door latch or lock problems, including doors that unlock unexpectedly or key-recognition errors that prevent starting or shutting off the engine.
  • Several mention small rocks getting lodged between the bedside and wheel tub, causing visible outward dents or protrusions.
  • Water leaks through the rear window seals were reported by multiple owners, sometimes described as an ongoing issue across many trucks.
  • One owner reported a front passenger wheel disengaging while driving, leading to a crash with no airbag deployment.
  • A parent reported the truck lacked proper child seat tether anchors behind the seat, raising concern about airbag interaction with car seats.

When 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 5, 2011, latest May 23, 2025.

2011 Dodge Ram 1500 structure & body complaints: complaints filed per month3Jan 2011Jan 2012Oct 2013Dec 2015Nov 2017Sep 2019Jan 2024
30 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2011 to May 2025; peak Dec 2022 (3).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2011 Dodge Ram 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Ram 1500 model year

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

  1. 201027 (6%)
  2. 201130 (4%)
  3. 201230 (4%)
  4. 20140 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 have?
NHTSA lists 30 Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 Ram 1500, which is about 4% of the 689 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 structure or body issues?
No. The data shows no related recalls tied to Structure & Body complaints for this model year.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 58,384 miles.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?
Yes, NHTSA records show 2 crashes and 2 injuries among the 30 Structure & Body complaints, and no fires.
How does 2011 compare to other Ram 1500 years for this problem area?
The 2010 model had 27 complaints (6% share), 2011 had 30 (4%), 2012 had 30 (4%), and 2014 had none reported in this area.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.