2011 Dodge RAM 1500 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 689 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,150miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2011 Dodge RAM 1500, 1% of the 689 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,150 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2011 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the tailgate unlatched and opened inadvertently while driving down the driveway. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The dealer stated that the failure was a known issue however, there was no recall associated with the VIN for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to contact the NHSTA hotline and file a complaint. The failure mileage was 63,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11497379, filed 2022-12, 63,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Dodge RAM 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he opened the front driver's side door from the interior and the front passenger side door unexpectedly unlocked. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the door locks were reprogrammed to prevent the failure from recurring. The contact expressed concern over the front passenger side door opening unexpectedly. The failure mileage was 5 and the current mileage was 1,500. ...update 01/20/12 updated 01/25/12”
NHTSA complaint #10408759, filed 2011-06, 5 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Dodge RAM 1500. The contact stated the vehicle was included in an unknown recall for the door latches. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told that the parts necessary to remedy the failure were on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware and also confirmed that the parts were still on backorder. The contact was unable to have the vehicle repaired. The failure mileage was 1,300 and the current mileage was 3,682. Updated 6/8/11 updated 06/23/11”
NHTSA complaint #10401229, filed 2011-05, 1,300 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Dodge RAM 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle would read that the key was damaged when the door was ajar. As a result, the contact was unable to start the vehicle until a minimum of 35 minutes of closing the door. In addition, the contact was unable to shut off the vehicle and the contact had to disconnect the battery cable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where the main computer module was replaced however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not further repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the incident. …”
NHTSA complaint #10546962, filed 2013-10, 43,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10140004Mar 17, 201704589131AG, 04589243AG - Inspect and Return: Liftgate - Latch Assy You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return…
- 10140203Aug 5, 201668160775AB: Inspect and Return: Switch - Outside Door Handle You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect…
- 10140211Mar 22, 2016Inspect and Return: Latch Seat, and Latch Seat Back You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of…
- 10151689Oct 6, 2015Title Latch Assy. Hood W/AJAR Switch Start Date: 10/6/2015 7:00 AM End Date Message You have been identified as either having stock,or have stock in transit to your dealership…
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 5 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 6 | 1% |
| 2004 | 11 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 0% |
| 2002 | 5 | 1% |
| 2001 | 26 | 2% |
| 2000 | 11 | 2% |
| 1999 | 16 | 3% |
| 1998 | 17 | 3% |
| 1997 | 10 | 3% |
| 1996 | 11 | 4% |
| 1995 | 10 | 5% |
| 1994 | 5 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2011 Dodge RAM 1500
214 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
176 complaintsEngine
151 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Dodge RAM 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology