2011 Dodge RAM 1500 Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

151Engine complaints

21.9%Of all 688 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM209 · 30.4%

POWER TRAIN167 · 24.3%

ENGINE151 · 21.9%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM128 · 18.6%

Unspecified / other46 · 6.7%

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

“AFTER A COUPLE REPAIRS ON SAME PROBLEM, I WAS DRIVING TO GO SHOPPING WHEN ETC BOLT LIGHT AND ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. I WAS…”NHTSA complaint 10543752 — filed 09/15/2013

“AFTER HAVING THE GAS PEDAL REPLACED A FEW MONTHS LATER, NOW 4/11/2013 THE ETC BOLT LIGHT AND ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN AT CITY SPEEDS…”NHTSA complaint 10543751 — filed 09/15/2013

“I HAVE HAD PREVIOUS PROBLEMS BEFORE THIS WITH ENGINE AND ETC BOLT LIGHT ON DASH, CAUSING THE TRUCK TO GO IN LIMP MODE. I WAS…”NHTSA complaint 10543748 — filed 09/15/2013

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Dodge RAM 1500 have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2011 Dodge RAM 1500: 151 of 688 complaints on file (21.9%). 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 engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.