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2011 Dodge RAM 5500 Electrical system Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
17%of 23 total for the year
Median mileage
44,456miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2011 Dodge RAM 5500, 17% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,456 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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.

“Check engine light went on. The truck is still under warranty so we took it in to go arapahoe Dodge. They were unable to fix the problem. We are not sure if something is wrong w/ the engine because Dodge can not get the check engine light to turn off. The warranty we currently possess is only applicable until we reach 100,000 miles. We think Dodge should be able to fix the problem under the warranty.”

NHTSA complaint #10474198, filed 2012-09, 77,000 miles

“-control modules require updates (ECM and TCM) which you have to pay $120.00 for the updates. It may cause drivability issues. -intake tube clamps need replacing which you can't buy the clamp you have to purchase the intake hose for $379.92.”

NHTSA complaint #10855080, filed 2016-04, 11,913 miles

“Contacted by chrysler on or about 12/1/2014, concerning recall, p65. This recall effects the diesel fuel heater assembly, which as notified by chrysler could cause a engine compartment fire. As of an inquiry on 2/18/2015, they still have no estimated time frame for making parts and repairs available. Our first inquiry on 12-19-2014, yielded the same results. I contacted our local Dodge dealer 2/18/2015, who stated there are no parts available for the recall .”

NHTSA complaint #10683980, filed 2015-02

“The contact owned a 2011 Dodge RAM 5500. The contact stated that the vehicle caught on fire under the front of the vehicle near the engine compartment. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was destroyed. It was unknown if a police and a fire report were filed. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v635000 (engine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel) and 13v527000 (steering); however, the recall notices were received after the vehicle was destroyed due to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #10715922, filed 2015-05

Related recalls

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2012718%
2011417%
200815%

Other parts of the 2011 Dodge RAM 5500

Steering
11 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 Dodge RAM 5500

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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