2011 Dodge RAM 2500 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 298 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2011 Dodge RAM 2500, 2% of the 298 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Tl * the contact owns a 2011 Dodge RAM 2500. While driving at an unknown speed, the steel cable failed that secured the spare tire underneath the vehicle. The failure caused the spare tire to separate from the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 54,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10597731, filed 2014-06, 54,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Dodge RAM 2500. The contact received NHTSA campaign number: 13v529000 (steering). The details of the failure were not available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the driver side tie rod needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 81,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10722301, filed 2015-05, 81,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Dodge RAM 2500. The contact stated that the driver's side running board completely fractured from the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 64,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10512770, filed 2013-05, 64,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 RAM 2500. The contact stated that the bolts that attached the exhaust manifold to the vehicle had fractured. As a result, the exhaust manifold detached from the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the bolts needed to be replaced, and the exhaust manifold may need to be replaced as well. This would not be determined until the replacement of the bolts was completed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10937913, filed 2016-12, 40,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Dodge RAM 2500. While the vehicle was parked, the contact discovered that the exhaust tail pipe had excessive rust and was separated from the muffler. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that there was excessive rust and the tail pipe needed to be replaced. The contact also stated that the vehicle's spray on bed liner contained bubbles. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.”
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 8 | 3% |
| 2011 | 5 | 2% |
| 2010 | 7 | 3% |
| 2009 | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 | 11 | 3% |
| 2006 | 8 | 1% |
| 2005 | 10 | 2% |
| 2004 | 35 | 6% |
| 2003 | 146 | 22% |
| 2002 | 40 | 26% |
| 2001 | 181 | 39% |
| 2000 | 56 | 27% |
| 1999 | 53 | 17% |
| 1998 | 22 | 10% |
| 1997 | 11 | 5% |
| 1996 | 13 | 4% |
| 1995 | 9 | 3% |
| 1994 | 13 | 8% |
| 1993 | 4 | 10% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2011 Dodge RAM 2500
210 complaintsSuspension
37 complaintsEngine
29 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsOther or unknown
6 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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