2011 Dodge RAM 3500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 5%of 225 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,460miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the brakes of the 2011 Dodge RAM 3500, 5% of the 225 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,460 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.
“Lost my brakes and steering while driving down the hwy doing 65. Lost all brake power and power steering.the motor runs but have no brakes and power steering. Looking at it I'm not the only one who has had this problem. I have 2 young kids and they could have been badly hurt if I wasn't able to man handle the truck. Definitely a safety issue that needs to be looked into. Not sure what is causing it. Is there anything you can do to look into this cause now I'm scared to drive my truck. Especially with my kids in it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11003078, filed 2017-07, 170,000 miles“While hauling a large load of hay, I was traveling at less than 10mph as I was applying the brakes to slow the vehicle to make a right hand turn on to another road. When I applied the brakes the steering completely went away and the vehicle would not turn at all. The brake peddle was very stiff and the brakes were not very responsive. I was able to get the truck stopped as I was heading toward another vehicle on the road. After coming to a complete stop and backing the vehicle up the steering returned and I was able to make the turn. …”
NHTSA complaint #10762200, filed 2015-09, 69,000 miles“The oem integrated electronic trailer brake controller will not apply power to the brakes on the towed vehicle when depressing the tow vehicle foot brake. You must manually slide the brake controller lever in order to actuate the system. Very dangerous when towing a camper, trailer, etc. I have taken my truck in twice to the dealer: the first time they could not find anything wrong; the second time, they replaced the controller w/ a new one. It performs exactly the same--that is, it doesn't. They assure me it is working as designed. They also suggested it was my trailer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10643545, filed 2014-10, 10,000 miles“Death wobble - I hit a bump with the right front tire. I was doing 40-45 MPH at this time. The truck front end started to violently shake, and then the rear started to bounce. I was in the center lane when this happened with traffic on all sides. I applied the brakes and tried to steer to the right, the truck continue to go straight, and then started to go sideways to the left. Once my speed dropped below 5 MPH is when I regained control of my truck this incident was terrifying, and almost caused a serious accident. Are they (chrysler/ram) waiting for someone to die? …”
NHTSA complaint #10525183, filed 2013-07, 13,321 miles“The upper steering hose inner plastic tube becomes loose or breaks and lodges into the metal fitting which causes a loud hissing noise under the sterring wheel. Because it is also connected to the brakes, the pedal becomes unsafely soft. Dodge/ram needs to recall this as it a known issue all over the internet and becomes a real danger when braking hard or towing.”
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Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 14 | 4% |
| 2011 | 11 | 5% |
| 2010 | 9 | 6% |
| 2009 | 5 | 5% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 13 | 5% |
| 2005 | 9 | 5% |
| 2004 | 8 | 4% |
| 2003 | 5 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 9% |
| 2001 | 13 | 10% |
| 2000 | 5 | 9% |
| 1999 | 15 | 14% |
| 1998 | 20 | 19% |
| 1997 | 17 | 14% |
| 1996 | 38 | 31% |
| 1995 | 28 | 26% |
| 1994 | 18 | 26% |
| 1993 | 5 | 25% |
| 1992 | 3 | 30% |
Other parts of the 2011 Dodge RAM 3500
164 complaintsSuspension
28 complaintsEngine
21 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTires
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Dodge RAM 3500
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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