2011 Dodge Ram 1500 vs 2011 Ford F-150
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 | 2011 Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 688 | 2,183 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 250 | 120 |
| Investigations | 1 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 28 | 45 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 18 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–16 | 13–19 |
| Median reported mileage | 78,283 mi | 71,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Ram 1500 | Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 175 | 819 |
| Engine | 151 | 481 |
| Steering | 45 | 419 |
| Electrical System | 214 | 233 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 212 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 128 | 75 |
| Service Brakes | 21 | 162 |
| Visibility/wiper | 6 | 91 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 87 | 114 |
| Won’t start | 51 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 39 | 150 |
| Check engine light | 34 | 191 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 30 | 85 |
| Loss of power | 28 | 198 |
| Rust / corrosion | 12 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 8 | 45 |
2011 Dodge Ram 1500
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.