2011 Dodge RAM 1500 Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 688 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2011 Dodge RAM 1500 overview page.
What owners report
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD READ THAT THE KEY WAS DAMAGED WHEN THE DOOR WAS…”NHTSA complaint 10546962 — filed 10/07/2013
“AFTER PASSING A SLOW MOVING VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY, MY TRUCK SHUT DOWN.THE ENGINE CUT OFF ,DASH LIGHTS AND PARK LIGHT STARTED TO FLICKER ERRATICALLY…”NHTSA complaint 10543587 — filed 09/14/2013
“THERE WERE NO SPECIAL EVENTS BEFORE PROBLEM SHOWED UP, OTHER THAN THE ENGINE MUST ATTAIN NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. THE PROBLEM IS WHEN TRAVELING , UPHILL-DOWNHILL-…”NHTSA complaint 10395982 — filed 04/15/2011
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Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2011 Dodge RAM 1500 have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the most-reported problem area on the 2011 Dodge RAM 1500: 209 of 688 complaints on file (30.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2011 Dodge RAM 1500 have in total?
688 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 28 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 21 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
