Recalls
Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.
No recalls on record for this model
No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.
Owner complaints by system
Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.
Engine & powertrain
331
Most reports here involve sudden stalling. Of these, 5 mention a crash, 2 mention an injury.
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Refused to perform recall T79 and customer satisfaction notice L41 emmisons. Received text message as evidence that said They are not obligated to repair my vehicle under recall, and that I would have to pay for the repairs.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11749427 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Electrical & infotainment
176
Most reports here involve sudden stalling. Of these, 1 mention a crash.
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The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 1500. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to purchase a new camper. While the vehicle was parked, the dealer made the contact aware that the passenger’s side turn signal and brake lights were inoperable on the rear towing electrical system, and that the integrated fuse box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact researched and was made aware of an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11727943 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Brakes
20
Most reports here involve loss of braking. Of these, 6 mention a crash, 3 mention an injury.
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The contact's son owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal grinding and rubbing sound coming from the rear end of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for brake service. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being repaired, the independent mechanic confirmed the abnormal grinding and rubbing sound. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was advised to contact the dealer for assistance. The contact was informed of NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V656000 (Suspension); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V160000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the contact was informed that the repair was not covered under the recall. In addition, the contact stated that the dealer had not confirmed the failure but had agreed to inspect the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11694936 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Steering, suspension & tires
69
Most reports here involve loss of steering. Of these, 5 mention a crash, 4 mention an injury.
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The contact owns a 2011 Ram 1500 equipped with Goodyear Tires, Tire Line: Wrangler A/T, Tire Size: 265/70/R17, DOT Number: 1PL1YJC1R. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in for routine maintenance, the mechanic discovered that all four tires had sustained severe cracking and tread separation. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 15,467.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11616033 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Airbags & seat belts
13
Most reports here involve airbags not deploying. Of these, 8 mention a crash, 10 mention an injury.
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The contact owns a 2011 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 172,000.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11708748 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Structure & body
23
Most reports here involve fluid leaks. Of these, 1 mention a crash, 1 mention an injury.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11498302 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Other systems
56
Most reports here involve premature wear. Of these, 2 mention a crash, 1 mention an injury.
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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. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed and parked at the contact's home address, where it remains until further investigation. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. In addition, the contact related to the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V796000 (Power Train) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11668619 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov