2011 Dodge Ram 1500 drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 182 complaints for the 2011 Dodge Ram 1500, 18% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 182 18% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 44,000 miles 81 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 26 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 10 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 14 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 8 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 8 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 81 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 44,000 miles, and 62% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, an abnormal clunk was heard coming from under the vehicle before the rear end of the drive shaft disconnected. No warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that he lost control and the vehicle had jumped the curb into a ditch before coming to a stop on a culvert. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained minor injuries to his neck however, no medical attention was sought.
The truck needed a total transmission replacement while it was fairly new. The vehicle stopped with no ability to reverse or drive. I have read on forums how others had similar problems. While so many other defects have been uncovered would you please investigate the trans problems on this model.
Other problems reported for the 2011 Dodge Ram 1500
- Electrical system 214 complaints
- Engine 156 complaints
- Fuel system 144 complaints
- Steering 45 complaints
- Suspension 40 complaints
- Lighting 30 complaints
- Brakes 26 complaints
- Body & structure 23 complaints