2011 Dodge RAM 3500 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 8%of 225 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the electrical system of the 2011 Dodge RAM 3500, 8% of the 225 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,000 miles. 2 a fire, 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.
“We have noticed for the last month or so our truck shutting of randomly while driving, however 2/7/2016 coming home in the dark at 80 miles per hour the truck shut off driving down the freeway. I have a brother same model truck experiencing the same issues. This is a safety concer, the truck and all lights shut off at 80 miles per hour I want this fixed and investigated”
NHTSA complaint #10824766, filed 2016-02, 99,000 miles“We were made aware of the three (3) recalls and possible buyback on our 2011 Dodge RAM 3500 truck by word of mouth ! We were never contacted about the recalls or the consent order-----we accidentally found out! We have had smoke coming from the engine compartment twice, once while refueling and once while the truck was in motion. We have noticed a bad and dangerous vibration from the steering! …”
NHTSA complaint #10781053, filed 2015-10, 100,000 miles“Driving at night going about 60 MPH when all systems failed, no engine, no power brakes, no power steering and worst of all, no lights. Engine wouldn't crank, fuse box was making snapping sounds even with key out of ignition. After about 5 min truck started and I was able to drive it home, about 5 miles. Truck ran, but poorly. The next day I attempted to drive it to the Dodge dealer, truck did same thing (complete system failure) after driving about 5 miles. I then had truck towed to the dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10495112, filed 2013-01, 38,000 miles“I purchased truck around march 1, 2014 with 48415 miles, on march 14,2014 we were on the interstate with a 4 horse trailer in tow when the vehicle stalled without warning, vehicle shuttered, check engine light came on. We started to pull over then we regained power. We called the dealership that we purchased it from when we got to our destination, they told us to power off for 15 minutes and restart with the remote starter, this took the check engine light off. The same problem occured on may 1, 2015, interstate with horse trailer in tow again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10715336, filed 2015-05, 48,700 miles“This is the second RAM 3500 I have purchased in a year and both have had the same issues with the blending doors for the heating and air condition unit. With that being said this is a safety issue. The defrost will not work when the blending door are not operating properly. This cause the front windshield not to be able to defrost when it is started or when it fogs up when going down the road. …”
NHTSA complaint #11324086, filed 2020-05, 129,000 milesRelated recalls
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 45 | 12% |
| 2011 | 17 | 8% |
| 2010 | 17 | 11% |
| 2009 | 6 | 6% |
| 2008 | 18 | 10% |
| 2007 | 24 | 11% |
| 2006 | 53 | 21% |
| 2005 | 15 | 8% |
| 2004 | 15 | 7% |
| 2003 | 9 | 3% |
| 2002 | 2 | 5% |
| 2001 | 6 | 5% |
| 2000 | 7 | 12% |
| 1999 | 5 | 5% |
| 1998 | 14 | 13% |
| 1997 | 6 | 5% |
| 1996 | 10 | 8% |
| 1995 | 8 | 7% |
| 1994 | 14 | 20% |
| 1993 | 3 | 15% |
| 1992 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2011 Dodge RAM 3500
164 complaintsSuspension
28 complaintsEngine
21 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsBrakes
11 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology