2011 Dodge Ram 1500 suspension problems
40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact's son owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal grinding and rubbing sound coming from the rear end of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for…”
filed Oct 22, 2025
“Rear axle spindle started to grind then locked up and ripped assembly housing apart. Recall on certain trucks of same year same model”
filed Jan 13, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- SuspensionCampaign 10V656000 · Dec 24, 2010
Suspension problems in other Ram 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ram 1500 | 19 | 3% |
| 2010 Ram 1500 | 28 | 6% |
| 2009 Ram 1500 | 34 | 5% |
| 2008 Ram 1500 | 49 | 9% |
| 2007 Ram 1500 | 69 | 13% |
| 2006 Ram 1500 | 106 | 13% |
| 2005 Ram 1500 | 82 | 7% |
| 2004 Ram 1500 | 66 | 6% |
| 2003 Ram 1500 | 57 | 5% |
| 2002 Ram 1500 | 71 | 9% |
| 2001 Ram 1500 | 69 | 6% |
| 2000 Ram 1500 | 35 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Dodge Ram 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.