Transmission and drivetrainPart report
2011 Dodge RAM 5500 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 4%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2011 Dodge RAM 5500, 4% of the 23 complaints for this model year. 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.
Related recalls
- 17V821000Dec 20, 2017Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs, 2011-2017 Ram…Covers: Dodge RAM 5500 2011–2012, Ram 1500 2009, 2013–2017, 2500 2013–2017 +7 more
Related service bulletins
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- 10220837Mar 10, 2021GEAR MOTOR, Transfer Case The gear motor assembly is shipped in AWD/2WD position. The transfer case needs to be positioned in AWD/2WD position to properly assemble gear motor to…
- 10220868Mar 4, 2021Transfer Case Gear Motor/Actuator Installation Guidelines.
- 10162502May 22, 2019Power Transfer Unit
- 10162487May 7, 2019Transmission ? With Torque Converter
- 10139588May 31, 2018Job aid - If you have a suspected TC shudder/vibration, check the Interactive Network for Service Bulletins for the vehicle you are working on. A test-drive snap shot may help…
- 10149021Aug 21, 20152014 KL 9-Speed service transaxle with 2015 common hardware This 9-speed transaxle must be ordered thru Mopar?s Powertrain Service Center (PSC) for a specific VIN and must be…
- 10149016Aug 16, 2015Shifter - Automatic Trans Before this part is replaced for any issue please call John Grzecki on cell (248) 379- 0969. If you do not receive a return call within 15 minutes…
- 10149012Aug 12, 2015Power Transfer Unit Prior to replacing the PTU, please review the following .~ Check if the service 4WD light is intermittent by driving under heavy throttle will produce a…
- 10216423Feb 7, 2013Advanced Field Action Communication ? N0802072013 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) announced a safety recall on certain 2009 through 2012 model year: (DS) Ram Truck (ND) Dodge…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 9 | 23% |
| 2011 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2011 Dodge RAM 5500
Steering
11 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
11 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsSuspension
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 30, 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