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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.

2011 Dodge Ram 3500 fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month4Apr 2012Feb 2015Apr 2015Jul 2015Oct 2015Jul 2016
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2012 to Feb 2022; peak Feb 2015 (4).

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.

  1. 200512 (6%)
  2. 200613 (5%)
  3. 20077 (3%)
  4. 20083 (2%)
  5. 20091 (1%)
  6. 201018 (12%)
  7. 201116 (7%)
  8. 201240 (11%)

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.

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.