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2011 Dodge RAM 5500 Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
13%of 23 total for the year
Median mileage
103,782miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2011 Dodge RAM 5500, 13% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 103,782 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.

“While driving, at random, a warning will display stating the following: service def system. Engine will not start at 200 miles. See dealer this has happened 10 or more times since we purchased the truck. We have the same problem with another 2011 Dodge RAM 5500 which we purchased with this one. When we bring it to the dealer, they cant give an exact reason why this keeps occurring. They once told me its because the vehicle was going 65 MPH on the high way while towing a vehicle. The check engine light has been on in this vehicle since the month we purchased it. …”

NHTSA complaint #10826107, filed 2016-02, 103,782 miles

“This vehicle is on the buy back program. Chryslers 3rd party took several months to file the paperwork with a preliminary offer of 35 thousand dollars on the buy back. At the time they guaranteed that price and that it could not be lowered. Now they are coming back and offering 24k for the same vehicle and are refusing to speak to us under any circumstances unless we decline the offer or accept the offer. Fca and impartial services is refusing to re-purchase or repair our vehicle that is part of the 13v-527 campaign. …”

NHTSA complaint #10818262, filed 2016-01

“Received safety recalls #p65/NHTSA 14v-635 and #n63/NHTSA 13v-527 chrysler states in their notice that the parts are not available but they would send a letter to the vehicle owner when they are. Have contacted the dealer several times to check on the parts. As of this date nothing has been received from chrysler and the dealer hasn't an answer. This vehicle is a fire dept emergency response vehicle. Would like an update from chrysler. The fire dept just received another safety recall on this vehicle #p27.”

NHTSA complaint #10711795, filed 2015-04

Related service bulletins

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201213%
2011313%

Other parts of the 2011 Dodge RAM 5500

Steering
11 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine
4 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 29, 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