2011 Dodge RAM 5500 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 17%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,503miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2011 Dodge RAM 5500, 17% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,503 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.
“-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“Diesel exhaust fluid (def) system failure. Engine light came on with warning to have serviced or vehicle would not start after xx miles. Was def system, pipe, injector, and sensors.”
NHTSA complaint #10983231, filed 2017-05, 77,093 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Dodge RAM 5500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v635000 (engine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel) and 13v527000(steering); however, the parts needed to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10713922, filed 2015-04“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 2015-05Related service bulletins
- 11034373Jun 17, 2026BEARING - CRANKSHAFT THRUST and KIT
- 11034337Jun 17, 2026BEARING - CRANKSHAFT THRUST and KIT
- 10162500May 22, 2019Sensor-nitrous oxlde
- 10162499May 21, 2019Damper-Steering
- 10162498May 20, 2019Head-Cylinder
- 10162497May 20, 2019Head-Cylinder
- 10162520May 17, 2019Vehicles Eligible For CSN U07 And V08, V11 or V16 Important Update To U07 Dealer Instructions
- 10162495May 16, 2019Engine Oil- OW20
- 10162477May 15, 2019ADAPTER, Engine Oil Filter (Pentastar V6) Engineering is seeking information regarding OFA leaks. Questions/info can be directed to: Bob Jackson (248) 944-0466…
- 10162493May 14, 2019Engine Oil- OW20
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2011 Dodge RAM 5500
11 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsElectrical system
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.
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