2011 Dodge RAM 1500 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 40about this part
- Share
- 6%of 689 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,250miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 40 complaints about the suspension of the 2011 Dodge RAM 1500, 6% of the 689 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,250 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall, I have received a letter in the mail stating I needed my airbag replaced but after notifying the service department I was told that I do not have any active recalls at the present time. The rear of my vehicle has been making noise for some time despite also being told there is no recall on the specific year that I have purchased. Last but not least there is a constant battle with the rear suspension of the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11066179, filed 2018-02, 78,000 miles“Front in ball joint disconnected while driving and axel snapped. As a result my front in of the car hit the ground causing a total loss of steering. I crashed into a wall doing 70 miles per hour and almost lost my life.”
NHTSA complaint #11176134, filed 2019-02, 100,000 miles“Vehicle is very lose feels like it would very easily sway out of control. The vehicle falls under the manufactured date for recalls of steering column and rear axle issues but according to my dealer and chrysler's website my VIN is not listed. Forgive me if I don't trust them. How do I get to the bottom of this because there is something wrong with my suspension and there are many more posts of this same issue at higher speeds.”
NHTSA complaint #10937341, filed 2016-12, 6 miles“Vehicle is very lose feels like it would very easily sway out of control. The vehicle falls under the manufactured date for recalls of steering column and rear axle issues but according to my dealer and chrysler's website my VIN is not listed. Forgive me if I don't trust them. How do I get to the bottom of this because there is something wrong with my suspension and there are many more posts of this same issue at higher speeds.”
NHTSA complaint #10747723, filed 2015-08, 73,000 miles“I have noticed since purchasing this vehicle that the rear axle traction control seems to constantly slip when accelerating at any speed, I first thought that this was normal for the vehicle, but it is always engaging no matter what speed your doing. It seems as though it is not working properly, no matter what kind of surface your driving on. I've tried it in four wheel drive, and the truck seems to be ok, I don;t think the anti slip axle is working properly.”
NHTSA complaint #10535483, filed 2013-08, 9,500 milesRelated recalls
- 10V656000Dec 24, 2010Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011 ram 1500 trucks manufactured from september 2009 through december 2010. Some vehicles may have experience a…Covers: Dodge RAM 1500 2011
Related service bulletins
- 10170314Dec 11, 2019Air Suspension Components Star Parts Catalog has been updated to show individual service parts for the compressor assembly. This will allow service technicians to repair the root…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 20 | 3% |
| 2011 | 40 | 6% |
| 2010 | 29 | 6% |
| 2009 | 34 | 5% |
| 2008 | 49 | 9% |
| 2007 | 69 | 13% |
| 2006 | 106 | 13% |
| 2005 | 82 | 7% |
| 2004 | 66 | 6% |
| 2003 | 57 | 5% |
| 2002 | 71 | 9% |
| 2001 | 69 | 6% |
| 2000 | 35 | 7% |
| 1999 | 31 | 5% |
| 1998 | 34 | 7% |
| 1997 | 21 | 6% |
| 1996 | 27 | 9% |
| 1995 | 9 | 4% |
| 1994 | 16 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2011 Dodge RAM 1500
214 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
176 complaintsEngine
151 complaintsFuel system
142 complaintsOther or unknown
48 complaintsSteering
45 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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