How many engine complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Dodge Ram 3500?

NHTSA lists 26 engine complaints for the 2011 Ram 3500, which is 12% of the 225 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there an engine recall for the 2011 Dodge Ram 3500?

Yes. Recall campaign 14V635000, reported in 2014, covers the engine and engine cooling wiring harness connectors on 2010-2014 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5,500 trucks.

At what mileage do 2011 Ram 3500 engine problems typically show up?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 60,000 at the time of the reported engine failure.

Did the 2011 Ram 3500 engine complaints involve fires or crashes?

NHTSA records one fire among the engine complaints and zero crashes or injuries for this problem area.

How does the 2011 Ram 3500 compare to other model years for engine complaints?

The 2011 model had 26 engine complaints (12% share), close to the 2010 model's 24 complaints (16% share) and fewer in count than the 2012 model's 47 complaints (13% share).

2011 Dodge Ram 3500 Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 26 engine complaints for the 2011 Dodge Ram 3500, 12% of all 225 complaints filed for the year. Median mileage at failure was 60,000. One related recall, campaign 14V635000, covers engine and engine cooling wiring connectors.

Engine complaints: 26; 12% of 225
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 60,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report the engine stalling suddenly at low speeds, sometimes with the throttle warning light on before the failure.
Some describe an underhood fire, with one owner reporting flames near the top of the engine on a 6.7L diesel truck.
Several owners report unavailable recall parts for campaign 14V635000, leaving the engine and cooling harness connector repair undone for extended periods.
Others report abnormal engine noise at highway speed traced to an exhaust system leak by a dealer.
A few owners report complete loss of engine power along with brakes, steering, and lights while driving at night, followed by a rough-running engine after restart.

When 2011 Dodge Ram 3500 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 12, 2011, latest Nov 25, 2024.

26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2011 to Nov 2024; peak Feb 2015 (5).

Engine recalls for the 2011 Dodge Ram 3500

NHTSA 14V635000Oct 8, 2014Engine315,325 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured March 27, 2009, to September 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the electrical connectors of the diesel fuel heater may overheat.
Risk: If the connectors overheat, the fuel heater may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the harness side connector with a silver plated beryllium copper terminal service kit, and inspect the fuel heater for leaks, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. Chrysler issued interim notification to owners on December 8, 2014. The recall began on April 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P65.

Engine complaints by Ram 3500 model year

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

200518 (9%)
200614 (5%)
200736 (17%)
200825 (14%)
20092 (2%)
201024 (16%)
201126 (12%)
201247 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Dodge Ram 3500?: NHTSA lists 26 engine complaints for the 2011 Ram 3500, which is 12% of the 225 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there an engine recall for the 2011 Dodge Ram 3500?: Yes. Recall campaign 14V635000, reported in 2014, covers the engine and engine cooling wiring harness connectors on 2010-2014 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5,500 trucks.
At what mileage do 2011 Ram 3500 engine problems typically show up?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 60,000 at the time of the reported engine failure.
Did the 2011 Ram 3500 engine complaints involve fires or crashes?: NHTSA records one fire among the engine complaints and zero crashes or injuries for this problem area.
How does the 2011 Ram 3500 compare to other model years for engine complaints?: The 2011 model had 26 engine complaints (12% share), close to the 2010 model's 24 complaints (16% share) and fewer in count than the 2012 model's 47 complaints (13% share).