2011 Dodge RAM 3500 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 225 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,675miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2011 Dodge RAM 3500, 2% of the 225 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,675 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.
“Loss of air conditioning. Took truck to dealer and they found a hole in the condensor line behind the opening in the front bumper where the radiator, A/C cooling lines, transmision cooler all sit exposed to road hazards, such as rocks, debris or any other sharp object that may enter through the opening striking the critical powertrain coolers. This type of damage is not covered under warranty and may be claimed on your vehicle insurance. There is no protection on this open lower area, where the radiator is protected by the vehicle front grill. …”
NHTSA complaint #10411974, filed 2011-07, 1,350 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Dodge RAM 3500. While driving 65 MPH, there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle and an unknown warning light illuminated. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was informed that the exhaust system was leaking. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 1/28/15”
NHTSA complaint #10663655, filed 2014-12, 100,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Dodge RAM 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 13v529000 (steering) and 14v635000 (engine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel) and stated that the parts needed were not available. The dealer did not provide a specific date for when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10671751, filed 2015-01“The contact owns a 2011 Dodge RAM 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v635000 (engine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel); however, the part was unavailable for the repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
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Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 10 | 3% |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 | 6 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 13 | 8% |
| 2007 | 17 | 8% |
| 2006 | 6 | 2% |
| 2005 | 10 | 5% |
| 2004 | 6 | 3% |
| 2003 | 4 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 5% |
| 2001 | 5 | 4% |
| 2000 | 5 | 9% |
| 1999 | 12 | 12% |
| 1998 | 7 | 7% |
| 1997 | 6 | 5% |
| 1996 | 7 | 6% |
| 1995 | 3 | 3% |
| 1994 | 3 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2011 Dodge RAM 3500
164 complaintsSuspension
28 complaintsEngine
21 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsOther or unknown
6 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.
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