2011 Dodge Ram 1500 vs 2011 Toyota Tundra
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 | 2011 Toyota Tundra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 688 | 134 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 250 | 254 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 28 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–16 | 14–18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 78,283 mi | 70,849 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Ram 1500 | Toyota Tundra |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 214 | 21 |
| Power Train | 175 | 18 |
| Engine | 151 | 35 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 128 | 15 |
| Steering | 45 | 19 |
| Suspension | 40 | 5 |
| Structure | 23 | 11 |
| Exterior Lighting | 29 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 87 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 51 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 39 | 5 |
| Check engine light | 34 | 21 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 30 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 28 | 13 |
| Rust / corrosion | 12 | 14 |
| Brake problems | 8 | 0 |
2011 Dodge Ram 1500
2011 Toyota Tundra
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.