2011 Dodge RAM 1500 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 3%of 689 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the body and structure of the 2011 Dodge RAM 1500, 3% of the 689 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My tailgate has opened by itself several times I've seen it with my eyes and the last time we were pulling a trailer it opened while driving and this is what I'm left with a ruined tailgate where we can't even open it to use it. I'm furious! This is a known issue and it continues to happen - my VIN is not on the recall list”
NHTSA complaint #11320275, filed 2020-04, 62,000 miles“Our 2011 RAM 1500 has rust under the paint, bubbling it up, under the driver's side back door right on/above the rocker panel. The actual door is not affected and appears to be rust free, it is the body of the truck that is affected. We noticed this several months ago and have owned the truck for approximately 3 years. …”
NHTSA complaint #11363213, filed 2020-10, 118,000 miles“I was sitting at an entrance not moving when a cnn rail repair truck jumped the curb ran into my driver side front fender and tore half front end parts off spun me 180 hit rear driver side panel on some steel posts was injured broken collar bone broken ribs hit head off driver side window have wiplash no air bags went off at all in my truck”
NHTSA complaint #10744500, filed 2015-07, 85,000 miles“Small rocks are getting lodged between bedside and wheel tub causing outward protrusions on the right bedside. According to dealer there are isolated cases of this happening however this issue is also occurring on my other 2011 RAM 1500 as well. Being as these vehicles travel gravel roads daily it would seem there would be a greater chance of this occurring on my vehicles then most sold that never leave pavement. There is obviously a defect in the design of this vehicle as it is happening to both of my trucks and should be looked into. …”
NHTSA complaint #10521119, filed 2013-06, 59,000 miles“Small rocks are getting lodged between bedside and wheel tub causing outward protrusions on both left and right bedsides. According to dealer there are isolated cases of this happening however this issue is also occurring on my other 2011 RAM 1500 as well. Being as these vehicles travel gravel roads daily it would seem there would be a greater chance of this occurring on my vehicles then most sold that never leave pavement. There is obviously a defect in the design of this vehicle as it is happening to both of mine and should be looked into. …”
NHTSA complaint #10521118, filed 2013-06, 41,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10230050May 17, 2021Noise From Under Seat With Occupant Seated.
- 10223278May 17, 2021Noise From Under Seat With Occupant Seated.
- 10175743Apr 30, 2020Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
- 10220101Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage…
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 24 | 3% |
| 2011 | 23 | 3% |
| 2010 | 26 | 5% |
| 2009 | 41 | 6% |
| 2008 | 11 | 2% |
| 2007 | 10 | 2% |
| 2006 | 17 | 2% |
| 2005 | 24 | 2% |
| 2004 | 50 | 5% |
| 2003 | 237 | 20% |
| 2002 | 278 | 34% |
| 2001 | 548 | 49% |
| 2000 | 248 | 48% |
| 1999 | 240 | 39% |
| 1998 | 102 | 20% |
| 1997 | 70 | 19% |
| 1996 | 35 | 12% |
| 1995 | 36 | 17% |
| 1994 | 8 | 7% |
| 1993 | 1 | 17% |
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 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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