2011 Dodge Ram 3500 engine problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2011 Dodge Ram 3500 — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2011 Ram 3500. The contact stated that during cold weather, the engine would not heat up properly and hesitated to start. In addition, the contact stated that on several occasions, the heater grid connector on the driver's side melted bolts and wiring that intruded into the…”
filed Nov 25, 2024
“Don’t know, the fireman,said the engine caught on fire, some how look like from on top pointed to the top. I believe I believe it was exhaust? Fire department would write out report and send it to me. Devastated 68+ miles truck was paid off melted the whole front and top of the engine everything…”
filed Apr 10, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Bearing - crankshaft thrust and kit
112906 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 17, 2026Bearing - crankshaft thrust and kit
112906 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 17, 2026
Engine problems in other Ram 3500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ram 3500 | 35 | 10% |
| 2010 Ram 3500 | 17 | 11% |
| 2009 Ram 3500 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 Ram 3500 | 11 | 6% |
| 2007 Ram 3500 | 17 | 8% |
| 2006 Ram 3500 | 6 | 2% |
| 2005 Ram 3500 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 Ram 3500 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 Ram 3500 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 Ram 3500 | 1 | 2% |
| 2001 Ram 3500 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 Ram 3500 | 1 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Dodge Ram 3500
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.