2011 Dodge RAM 2500 Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 11/01/2026

29Engine complaints

9.7%Of all 298 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

STEERING208 · 69.8%

SUSPENSION35 · 11.7%

ENGINE29 · 9.7%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM24 · 8.1%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM17 · 5.7%

Share of the 298 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2011 Dodge RAM 2500 overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THE EXHAUST WAS LEAKING INTO THE CABIN AND THE ODOR WAS UNBEARABLE WHILE DRIVING…”NHTSA complaint 10492852 — filed 01/14/2013

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Dodge RAM 2500 have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2011 Dodge RAM 2500: 29 of 298 complaints on file (9.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2011 Dodge RAM 2500 have in total?

298 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Across all categories, 3 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 4 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 11/01/2026.