2011 Dodge Ram 3500 Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 16 Fuel System complaints for the 2011 Dodge Ram 3500, about 7% of that year's 225 total complaints. No related recalls are listed in this dataset, though several owners mention outside recall campaign numbers when discussing parts unavailability. Median mileage at failure was 75,000.
- Fuel System complaints
- 16
- 7% of 225
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 75,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners report a strong fuel odor inside the cabin while driving, in some cases followed by the vehicle failing to start.
- Some describe a fuel leak traced to the fuel heater, caused by electrical connectors overheating.
- Several owners were told replacement parts for recall-related engine, engine cooling, and diesel fuel system repairs were unavailable for extended periods.
- One owner reported the engine losing power and RPMs dropping while driving at highway speed, with the problem recurring multiple times.
- Another owner reported smoke from the engine compartment during refueling and while driving, along with a noticeable vibration.
When 2011 Dodge Ram 3500 fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 30, 2012, latest Feb 27, 2022.
Fuel System recalls for the 2011 Dodge Ram 3500
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Fuel System complaints by Ram 3500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many fuel system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Dodge Ram 3500?
- NHTSA lists 16 Fuel System complaints for the 2011 Ram 3500, which is about 7% of the 225 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a fuel system recall for the 2011 Dodge Ram 3500?
- This dataset lists no related recalls tied directly to the Fuel System category for the 2011 Ram 3500, though some owners reference separate engine and cooling recall campaigns when discussing parts delays.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2011 Ram 3500?
- The median mileage at failure for Fuel System complaints on the 2011 Ram 3500 is 75,000 miles.
- Did fuel system issues cause any crashes or fires in the 2011 Ram 3500?
- NHTSA data for this component and year shows 0 crashes and 0 fires reported.