2011 DODGE RAM 3500 Structurebody Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebody Issues in the 2011 DODGE RAM 3500
2 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 DODGE RAM 3500. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structurebody Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CABLE THAT HELD THE SPARE TIRE IN PLACE FRACTURED AND THE SPARE TIRE FELL OUT INTO THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO REPLACED THE CABLE AND FITTED THE SPARE TIRE BACK IN ITS POSITION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 231,000. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.
WE PURCHASED A BRAND NEW TRUCK FROM A LOCAL SAVANNAH, GEORGIA DEALER IN 2011. MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND A TREE FELL ON HIS 9 MONTH OLD TRUCK WITH ONLY 12,000 MILES ON IT. HE HAD BODY DAMAGE ONLY BUT THE TRUCK WAS RENDERED "TOTALED OUT" BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. WE PAID OFF THE LOAN WITH THE INSURANCE PAY OFF AND THEN, AFTER NEGOTIATIONS, WE BOUGHT THE TRUCK BACK FROM THE INSURANCE COMPANY. WE THEN HAD THE REPAIRS COMPLETED (AGAIN, BODY REPAIRS ONLY). THE TRUCK WAS INSPECTED AND GIVEN A "SALVAGED/REBUILT" TITLE. NOW...DODGE IS REFUSING US ANY FACTORY ENGINE/POWERTRAIN WARRANTY, BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY THEY ARE REFUSING (ALONG WITH THE ORIGINAL LOCAL DEALER) TO REPAIR THE SAFETY RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THERE ARE TWO RECALLS: (1) LEFT TIE ROD END AND (2) 2011 DJD2 6.7L ECM FLUSH. WE ARE ALSO TO BELIEVE THAT THE FIRST MOST SEVERE SAFETY...
Other 2011 DODGE RAM 3500 Problem Areas
Steering
157 complaints
Suspension
26 complaints
Engine
21 complaints
Electrical System
13 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
11 complaints
Power Train
9 complaints
Service Brakes
9 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
8 complaints
Unknown Or Other
6 complaints
Fuel System Diesel
5 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Air Bags
2 complaints
Electrical System Integrated Trailer Brake Control
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Visibilitywiper
2 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Control
1 complaint