2011 Dodge RAM 1500 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 151about this part
- Share
- 22%of 689 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 151 complaints about the engine of the 2011 Dodge RAM 1500, 22% of the 689 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 4 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My vehicle was in motion on the interstate. The cam shaft lifters fail, causing damage to the cam shaft. This is a very common problem. There is also an issue with the manifold bolts breaking off inside the engine. When I spoke with the Dodge dealer, he advised me that he does these repairs on a daily basis. It is a very common and well known issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11306958, filed 2020-02, 128,000 miles“I have a 2011 RAM 1500 quad cab with the 5.7 hemi engine. The tipm started faulting and not letting the fuel pump run and start the car. Then it stopped the trailer/tow lights connection in the rear not working while I was in the middle of towing a trailer. The anti-slip was activated all the time and it turned off the vehicles radio and back up camera.”
NHTSA complaint #11184880, filed 2019-03, 100,000 miles“Engine is loosing power, number 3 cyclinder is not working. I have done tune up and replaced plugs and coils. I have spent thousands on this truck to get it to work. The pic is plugs from #3 cyc after 2 months use. After reading about other ram owners having the same problem I am thinking it is a defect and should be looked into.”
NHTSA complaint #11054873, filed 2017-12, 120,000 miles“I was driving on the expressway and I experienced a loss of power. Upon diagnosing the problem, the mechanic said I have a misfire in cylinder #2. Tested all plugs and coil packs. They check good. Mechanic stated it's a camshaft and lifters that failed. Upon further investigation, I found 1000's of complaints on the internet about this same problem. This needs to be addressed by chrysler and a recall should be on this engine.”
NHTSA complaint #11194259, filed 2019-04, 189,000 miles“The check engine light came on while driving and the code was a p305 which is an engine misfire on cylinder 5. We had the truck looked at and the spark plugs were replaced then the coil packs none of which fixed the truck. Finally the dealership said the lifters in the motor failed which damaged the cam shaft. We had to replace the motor in the truck. The dealership even said that the part was faulty and Dodge continued to use them in the engines.”
NHTSA complaint #11373702, filed 2020-11, 160,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10212290Mar 6, 2022Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. Upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter…
- 10166546Aug 28, 2019CONDENSER, Air Conditioning If it is determined that the A/C compressor does not engage due to a refrigerant leak at the receiver/drier plug on the A/C condenser, order the…
- 10162500May 22, 2019Sensor-nitrous oxlde
- 10162499May 21, 2019Damper-Steering
- 10162498May 20, 2019Head-Cylinder
- 10162497May 20, 2019Head-Cylinder
- 10162520May 17, 2019Vehicles Eligible For CSN U07 And V08, V11 or V16 Important Update To U07 Dealer Instructions
- 10162495May 16, 2019Engine Oil- OW20
- 10162477May 15, 2019ADAPTER, Engine Oil Filter (Pentastar V6) Engineering is seeking information regarding OFA leaks. Questions/info can be directed to: Bob Jackson (248) 944-0466…
- 10162493May 14, 2019Engine Oil- OW20
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 163 | 23% |
| 2011 | 151 | 22% |
| 2010 | 62 | 13% |
| 2009 | 50 | 7% |
| 2008 | 35 | 6% |
| 2007 | 35 | 7% |
| 2006 | 33 | 4% |
| 2005 | 76 | 6% |
| 2004 | 74 | 7% |
| 2003 | 21 | 2% |
| 2002 | 22 | 3% |
| 2001 | 5 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 4 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 0% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2011 Dodge RAM 1500
214 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
176 complaintsFuel system
142 complaintsOther or unknown
48 complaintsSteering
45 complaintsSuspension
40 complaintsExterior lighting
29 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsBody and structure
23 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Dodge RAM 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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