2011 Dodge RAM 2500 transmission problems

Filed Aug 30, 2024 · Engine, Transmission · OH

Warped head / blown head gasket

Filed Apr 29, 2021 · Transmission · 325,000 miles · OK · fire

Transfer case exploded while driving down the road

Filed Nov 15, 2019 · Electrical, Transmission · 68,000 miles · UT

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ram 2500. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle turned off and restarted independently. The contact was concerned for his safety. Additionally, while the vehicle was parked on several occasions, the contact was unable to shift the vehicle out of park. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, it resumed normal operation. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failures recurred once. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000. *dt

Filed Jan 2, 2019 · Transmission · SD

Several manifold bolts broke off causing exhaust to leak early. Potential hazard to the vehicle occupants depending on how bad the leak is, not to mention the environmental impact. Very known and common issue but fca will only address if the vehicle is within the powertrain warranty period. Vehicle is 7 years old but only has 37,000 miles.

Filed Aug 17, 2018 · Transmission · 140,130 miles · CO

The federal safety agency recall 17v‑821 this vehicle being offered for sale with clean history/carfax report. Recall not completed. Dealer: autonation dodge ram arapahoe 10743 east arapahoe rd., englewood, co 80112 866 331-0726

Filed Jan 26, 2018 · Transmission · 60,000 miles · AZ · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ram 2500. While driving 65 MPH, the contact noticed a vibration followed by a large explosion. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road. The inside of the vehicle filled with smoke and a hole was observed in the floor area along with flames. The fire was extinguished with a fire extinguisher. The contact called 911 where the police officer waited for the tow truck. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (lithia chrysler, 7171 west canel dr, kennewick, washington 99336) where it was diagnosed that the front driveline became loose. The vehicle was traded in due to the failure. The manufacturer was notified and sent a represenative to do a report on the incident. Approximately two months later, the contact received a letter from the manufacturer stating that the failure was not their responsibility. The VIN search revealed one recall, which was not in effect at the time of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000. *tt

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

Filed Jul 13, 2015 · Steering, Transmission · 44,761 miles · WV

Going into a curve front end of vehicle shakes and you have no control over the steering. Dealer can not find anything wrong. Does not do it consistently but have heard other ram owners having the same problem. When my ram does this you have to completely stop the vehicle due to loosing control. At some point this is going to cause injury or death.

Filed Apr 8, 2014 · Suspension, Transmission · 74,000 miles · UT

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 72 MPH, the vehicle started to shake violently without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the track bar was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 74,000. Updated 06/10/14 ma also, there was a problem with the front differential, track bar and rubber bushing. Updated 07/01/14

Filed Mar 4, 2014 · Steering, Transmission · 40,000 miles · FL

While backing into a parking space, the tie rod broke causing both front tires to tilt inward. I happened to be at a dealer's lot and had to have it repaired at this location. Upon contacting my dodge dealership I was informed of the recall and then contacted chrysler where I was told - on three separate calls - this was not part of the recall. I've since found a published notice by chrysler, stating my exact make & model and the exact tie rod breakage as being part of a recall. Chrysler has denied reimbursement of my repair approximately $600 on a $50,000 truck with only 40,000 miles. At the time of this incident myself and a passenger had just exited off a major interstate where the speed limit is 70 MPH and I was towing a boat. I can no longer trust dodge vehicles, their customer care due to their lack of safe products.