2011 Dodge RAM 2500 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 10%of 298 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,522miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the engine of the 2011 Dodge RAM 2500, 10% of the 298 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,522 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Diesel fumes invade the cab of the truck when it is undergoing the regeneration phase of its emissions cycle. We are literally choking and holding our breath when this happens on a daily basis. The fumes are much worse if we have the heater or AC working at the time. It happens when we are moving but it is much more pronounced when the vehicle is stationary at a stop light or when parking.”
NHTSA complaint #10930182, filed 2016-12, 125,000 miles“Truck shut off while driving. Couldn't steer, couldn't turn, could barely stop. I was in the middle of a rotary with my 7 month old daughter in the car. Most likely the tipm was the cause because it started right up afterwards. No signs or warnings occurred before issue happened.”
NHTSA complaint #10939569, filed 2017-01, 49,000 miles“To whom it may concern, my wife and I own a 2011 RAM 2500 6.7 turbo diesel. It was purchased new by her parents. I bought the truck from my in-laws a year ago and it's just over 80,000 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #11195487, filed 2019-04, 80,000 miles“There are two issues at hand here. One is the fuel pump fuse/relay. It went out but cant be fixed without replacing the entire fuse box as it is internally within fuse box. I did a bypass and replaced fuel pump, but I still have codes related to fuel system having a leak. When this issue happened, my wife was left stranded as the truck wouldn't turn on. Also, on a different note, I noticed my trailer brake light coming on saying it is disable and flashes on and off as I am driving. Not sure if this is related to the electrical aspect of it. The other was on engine. …”
NHTSA complaint #11342669, filed 2020-08, 177,000 miles“2011 RAM 2500 with 5.7 hemi motor exhaust manifold bolts break allowing exhaust manifolds to become lose from engine, allowing hot exhaust fumes to escape exhaust system and enter passenger compartment, while being driven, causing possible carbon monoxide inhalation and death. The exhaust manifold leak will also cause the very real potential of a deadly fire in engine compartment.”
NHTSA complaint #10810492, filed 2015-12, 65,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10162495May 16, 2019Engine Oil- OW20
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 44 | 16% |
| 2011 | 29 | 10% |
| 2010 | 20 | 8% |
| 2009 | 5 | 2% |
| 2008 | 16 | 5% |
| 2007 | 16 | 4% |
| 2006 | 5 | 1% |
| 2005 | 6 | 1% |
| 2004 | 13 | 2% |
| 2003 | 5 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2011 Dodge RAM 2500
210 complaintsSuspension
37 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Dodge RAM 2500
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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