2011 Dodge Ram 1500 power train problems
175 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced by an independent mechanic, the contact was informed that the motor mounts were old and fractured. The independent mechanic suggested that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the repair. The…”
filed Mar 30, 2026
“The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, an abnormal clunk was heard coming from under the vehicle before the rear end of the drive shaft disconnected. No warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that he lost control and the…”
filed Jun 23, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may…Campaign 17V821000 · Dec 20, 2017
- Rear axle pinion nut may loosen due to an undersized pinion spline that can allow…Campaign 13V038000 · Feb 6, 2013
Related service bulletins
Plate - Planetary
101232 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 30, 2024
Power Train problems in other Ram 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ram 1500 | 92 | 13% |
| 2010 Ram 1500 | 228 | 47% |
| 2009 Ram 1500 | 231 | 34% |
| 2008 Ram 1500 | 73 | 13% |
| 2007 Ram 1500 | 61 | 12% |
| 2006 Ram 1500 | 100 | 13% |
| 2005 Ram 1500 | 593 | 51% |
| 2004 Ram 1500 | 181 | 17% |
| 2003 Ram 1500 | 125 | 11% |
| 2002 Ram 1500 | 99 | 12% |
| 2001 Ram 1500 | 95 | 9% |
| 2000 Ram 1500 | 45 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Dodge Ram 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.