How many electrical complaints does the 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 have?

NHTSA lists 25 Electrical System complaints for the 2011 Ram 2500, which is 8% of the 298 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Ram 2500 electrical system?

The data provided shows no related recalls listed for the Electrical System category on the 2011 Ram 2500.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2011 Ram 2500 is 68,000 miles.

Are electrical fires a concern on the 2011 Ram 2500?

NHTSA records 3 fire incidents among the electrical complaints for this model year, including window switch and alternator wiring fires.

How does the 2011 Ram 2500 compare to other years for electrical issues?

The 2011 model had 25 electrical complaints (8% share), compared to 24 complaints (10% share) in 2010 and 57 complaints (20% share) in 2012.

2011 Dodge Ram 2500 Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 25 Electrical System complaints for the 2011 Dodge Ram 2500, 8% of the 298 total complaints for the year, with 3 fires reported and a median failure mileage of 68,000. No electrical-system recalls are tied to this dataset.

Electrical System complaints: 25; 8% of 298
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 68,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Master window switches and wiring have smoked or caught fire while the truck was idling or parked, in some cases with windows rolling down on their own.
Owners describe the TIPM (totally integrated power module) failing, causing the engine to stall at highway speed or the truck to not start at all.
Some trucks stall or lose electrical power while the high beams are on, with dash lights, gauges, and accessories flickering or going dead.
Alternator wiring has burned and produced engine-bay smoke while the vehicle was parked with the hood open.
Headlights have run extremely dim at low speeds even after dealer visits and bulb replacements.
Air conditioning only cools while the truck is moving, failing to cool the cabin when idling in high heat.

When 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 28, 2012, latest Sep 20, 2026.

25 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2012 to Sep 2026; peak Jan 2018 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2011 Dodge Ram 2500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Ram 2500 model year

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

200543 (10%)
2006189 (28%)
200731 (9%)
200817 (5%)
200910 (5%)
201024 (10%)
201125 (8%)
201257 (20%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 have?: NHTSA lists 25 Electrical System complaints for the 2011 Ram 2500, which is 8% of the 298 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Ram 2500 electrical system?: The data provided shows no related recalls listed for the Electrical System category on the 2011 Ram 2500.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2011 Ram 2500 is 68,000 miles.
Are electrical fires a concern on the 2011 Ram 2500?: NHTSA records 3 fire incidents among the electrical complaints for this model year, including window switch and alternator wiring fires.
How does the 2011 Ram 2500 compare to other years for electrical issues?: The 2011 model had 25 electrical complaints (8% share), compared to 24 complaints (10% share) in 2010 and 57 complaints (20% share) in 2012.