2011 Dodge Ram 3500 electrical system problems

What owners report

• “A mechanic at professional auto shop diagnosed the failed TIPM. It caused the fuel sending pump in the fuel tank to stop pumping. The truck stalled while driving on the highway leaving me stranded in 2-degree weather. I read online that there was a lawsuit for this issue but don't know how to file…”

  filed Mar 3, 2026

• “The contact owns a 2011 Ram 3500. The contact stated that the OEM trailer brake controller indicated that the trailer brake was disconnected even though it was attached correctly. The failure occurred while different trailers were hitched to the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a certified…”

  filed Dec 8, 2025

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Related recalls

• Affected vehicles have a 220 amp alternator that may suddenly fail
  Campaign 16V739000 · Oct 13, 2016

Related service bulletins

• LAMP - DOME

  106241 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 28, 2025

• LAMP - DOME

  104974 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 12, 2025

• LAMP - DOME

  103774 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 2025

• Replacement Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) Displays Incorrect Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Current and Active

  S2408000078 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 19, 2024

• Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service…

  9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2023

Electrical System problems in other Ram 3500 years

Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Dodge Ram 3500