2011 Dodge RAM 2500 engine problems

Filed Sep 20, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · MI · fire

Vehicle was parked and turned off for 4 days. Spontaneously combusted from the engine bay. Local fire department extinguished. No open recalls found, indicating an un-fused component failure.

Filed Aug 30, 2024 · Engine, Transmission · OH

Warped head / blown head gasket

Filed Nov 2, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · OH

Some electrical components became inoperative in the quick minute. Fuel pump was running continuedly till the battery was drained. Mechanic, I had used before told me that the TIPM Module was defective and needed replaced. Truck just before the battery died was that not all Eletronic's were working. Interior lights, horn, cruise control, FOBs not responding to the vehicle. Mechanic stated that the TPIM did need to be replaced. Contacted dealership were purchased and they told me that there have been recalls out on this particular part. I know that from 2009 to 2017 there have been several models that were impacted by this part being defective. I do have the invoice from the mechanic that took care of replacing the TIPM module.

Filed Aug 1, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 177,000 miles · LA

There are two issues at hand here. One is the fuel pump fuse/relay. It went out but cant be fixed without replacing the entire fuse box as it is internally within fuse box. I did a bypass and replaced fuel pump, but I still have codes related to fuel system having a leak. When this issue happened, my wife was left stranded as the truck wouldn't turn on. Also, on a different note, I noticed my trailer brake light coming on saying it is disable and flashes on and off as I am driving. Not sure if this is related to the electrical aspect of it. The other was on engine. I have a 2011 ram 2500 5.7 4x4. It started with having a cylinder 1 misfire. I replaced spark plugs and coils. Still had issue and after some research, I found out that the valve stem/spring in engine head break and cause the lifters and camshaft to rub and release metal shavings through out engine. While this was messed up, I would notice the truck would shake very hard as I approached a certain speed limit. I took truck to dodge dealership to verify research and it was confirmed. I was told I needed a new engine. So I replaced engine. Total bill was over 7500 for parts and labor.

Filed Jun 15, 2020 · Engine · 178,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at 5 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted and driven to the residence. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to sterling chrysler jeep dodge ram located at 5504 I-49 frontage rd, opelousas, la 70570, (337) 942-1241, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 178,000.

Filed Sep 13, 2019 · Engine · 71,000 miles · FL

When the vehicle's engine is running, if the frequency operated button ignition key (fobik) is moved in any slight movement, the engine will immediately shut off. It appears the fix is to replace the wireless ignition node (win) module, similar to other safety recalls issued for other dodge/chrysler models. The vehicle will shut off every day now and has even shut off while driving on the interstate. We had to try to safely pull to the side of the interstate and restart the vehicle.

Filed Apr 10, 2019 · Engine · 80,000 miles · WA

To whom it may concern, my wife and I own a 2011 ram 2500 6.7 turbo diesel. It was purchased new by her parents. I bought the truck from my in-laws a year ago and it's just over 80,000 miles. Unfortunately, over the last 6 months, we have run into a couple of major engine problems: -o2 sensor (includes overlay harness and module replacement), approx $1,500 -turbocharger - variable flaps not operating properly, approx $5,000 (according to rairdon of monroe, wa) everything I have read and every mechanic I have talked to (including the chrysler dealer) has said the only true fix is to delete the egr/emissions and run the truck without it. It is very strange that the most trusted fix is an illegal option and there is no assistance from chrysler for either of these known problems. Seeing as the delete is an illegal option, I attempted to go the legal route and get the o2 sensor fix at the dealer. Not minutes had I picked up my truck, driving out the of dealership, the check engine light came back on for the turbocharger. There is service bulletin for the o2 sensor issue, however it was never submitted as a recall. If it is a known issue (a manufacture error), why was there no recall issued by chrysler? It seems the overarching issue comes from the emissions equipment. Along with the o2 senor failing, the turbocharger is now spitting out an engine code (p2262). Due to the carbon/soot build up from the egr, the vanes of the turbocharger become clogged. This is also a known issue and not a recall. Please let me know what solutions are available. Thank you!

Filed Aug 27, 2018 · Engine · 112,000 miles · WI

Engine shuts off while driving. I am able to get it started again by moving the ignition key around.

Filed Dec 11, 2017 · Engine · 140,000 miles · TX

Exhaust tick tick noise. The manifold and the bolt hast rusted out. I can believe this is not a recall.

Filed Feb 21, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · NJ

Exhaust manifold bolts are cracked , 981 hours on the motor and 36,000 miles on the truck, the cab fills with exhaust smell, the bolts are defective see odi 10937913