2011 Dodge Ram 2500 service brakes problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph and making a left turn, the braking system malfunctioned and the vehicle would not immediately slow down. Additionally, the power steering failed causing the steering wheel to become difficult to turn…”
filed Jan 13, 2021
“While making a turn and applying the brake pedal, complete loss of power steering causing vehicle to cross center line of roadway and drive into oncoming traffic. Brake pedal also extremely hard to press (possibly loss of power braking at the same time). Steering returning to normal several seconds…”
filed Jun 4, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Trac-Rite Operation Diagnosis, Chatter, Shudder, Moving From A Stop And Turning
S1203000003 REV.A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 26, 2026
Service Brakes problems in other Ram 2500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ram 2500 | 14 | 5% |
| 2010 Ram 2500 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 Ram 2500 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 Ram 2500 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 Ram 2500 | 9 | 2% |
| 2006 Ram 2500 | 13 | 2% |
| 2005 Ram 2500 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 Ram 2500 | 10 | 2% |
| 2003 Ram 2500 | 9 | 1% |
| 2002 Ram 2500 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 Ram 2500 | 9 | 2% |
| 2000 Ram 2500 | 2 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Dodge Ram 2500
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.