2011 Dodge RAM 1500 body problems

Filed May 23, 2025 · Body, Electrical · GA

The gas tank fell onto the road while driving to pick up my daughter from the bus. I immediately pulled over due to the sound. I then saw the front of the gas tank on the ground , half a mile down the road I was traveling there are alot of pit holes and that could of ended in a fire or worse with my tank dragging the ground. I have taken it to the dealership that would help repair the recall but they have yet to repair or give me information about what the manufacturer has said on what to do. They told me it is to rusty underneath to repair and contacted manufacturer. I am without a vehicle its been almost 2 weeks and I have a 6 year old child and my own health issues that inquire dr appointments. I have no money for a rental and no family or friends who can help with rides. I am unsure of what to do next I just know this is extremely frustrating considering I had purchased this vehicle only a few months ago.

Filed Jan 26, 2024 · Body, Electrical · 100,000 miles · CT

The contact owns a 2011 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing electrical failures. The contact stated that while approaching the vehicle with the key fob, the doors would unlock independently, and the windows would roll down independently. The contact also stated that the front driver's side window had failed to roll down while using the power window switch. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring intermittently. Additionally, the contact stated that he had noticed moisture in the storage compartments underneath the rear passenger's side and rear driver's side seats. The contact stated that he also noticed that the rear driver's side floorboard was wet. The contact stated that upon retrieving items from the storage compartment underneath the rear passenger's side seat, he noticed that there was approximately 1-inch of water in the storage compartment and there was mold behind the rear passenger's side seat. The contact stated that he vacuumed out the water out with a hose, and then used a towel. Additionally, the contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle after it had rained the following day, he noticed that there was water in the storage compartments underneath the rear driver's side and passenger's side seats. The contact also noticed that the floorboard on the rear driver's side and passenger's side was significantly wet, and there was a water mark on the ceiling. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Dec 20, 2022 · Body · NV

The tailgate fell open when accelerating after stopping at a stoplight. It had been securely closed for 4 hours of driving without stopping with no interaction.

Filed Dec 19, 2022 · Body · TX

Tailgate randomly unlocks and opens while vehicle is in motion. Cargo comes out. The dealer was shown the defective locking mechanism and refused to repair it.

Filed Oct 7, 2020 · Body · 118,000 miles · SC

Our 2011 ram 1500 has rust under the paint, bubbling it up, under the driver's side back door right on/above the rocker panel. The actual door is not affected and appears to be rust free, it is the body of the truck that is affected. We noticed this several months ago and have owned the truck for approximately 3 years. I called an auto body repair place and the personnel told me that this is a common issue with doge trucks because the panels are not welded together any longer, but are not bonded together with some kind of industrial strength adhesive which then causes moisture to be unable to escape, which causes rust. I was told that this is a manufacturer defect and faulty design and to contact dodge to see if they could assist, but they claim they cannot due to there being no recalls on this particular issue. A gentleman from the fca instructed me to come here and file a complaint. Though there are many complaints listed, there is no recall because there is no risk of injury considered, but for me the rust is on the rocker panel, which is structural, and is a risk if it weakens. Also, the gentleman at the fca agreed with me that this is a defect in manufacturing, so it would only be good business practice for dodge to cover the expenses and work to improve their product because it can and has put people in danger. The complaints are out there, and I believe rust absolutely poses risk of injury, and I also believe that dodge should take responsibility for the faulty design of their product because this is a manufacturer defect. Our vehicle has never been registered in a state where inclement weather and salt brine for the roads was regular, and it has not been registered near the beach. We live in the piedmont area of sc and every time we return from the beach we thoroughly wash it. Rust shouldn't be an issue. Do not remember the date that we first noticed

Filed Apr 5, 2020 · Body · 62,000 miles · WI

My tailgate has opened by itself several times I've seen it with my eyes and the last time we were pulling a trailer it opened while driving and this is what I'm left with a ruined tailgate where we can't even open it to use it. I'm furious! This is a known issue and it continues to happen - my VIN is not on the recall list

Filed Sep 10, 2019 · Body · 80,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ram 1500. While the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance, it was noticed that the frame was rusted. The vehicle was taken to sam leman chrysler jeep dodge of peoria (309‑692‑1801, located at 1801 w pioneer pkwy, peoria, il 61615) where it was determined that the vehicle was out of warranty. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. The VIN was unknown.

Filed Jan 18, 2019 · Body · 113,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ram 1500. The contact stated that the rocker panels on the vehicle's doors were rusting. The vehicle was taken to three independent mechanics, but they refused to repair the rocker panels. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 113,000. *bf

Filed Mar 30, 2018 · Body · 57,768 miles · PA

During a pa state inspection they found one of the fuel tank support straps had pulled out of the frame. The frame had rusted in the area where the strap use to be attached to the frame. This left the tank with 150lbs of gasoline in it hanging by one strap, this could have been catastrophic if the tank fell out and became wedged under the axle. It is going to cost over $650 to have the frame welded. Vehicle is a 2011 with 57k miles.

Filed Nov 16, 2017 · Body · 151,000 miles · MI

Passenger side factory installed "dodge" step bar fell off the truck as my 90lbs. Daughter stepped in. As her & the step bar went crashing to the ground she banged her elbow really hard on the door latch striker. Component is held to the inner rocker panel of the trucks cab with 6 expanding rivet nuts that have very little surface contact area. It appears that the steel of the inner rocker has fatigued over time & cracked. The cracks allowed the metal to conically deform to the point where the rivet nuts were able to pop out of the body. This could have been much worse if it had been an elderly person on the step bar instead of a resilient middle school youngster.