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Dodge Ram 5500 2011 Reviews



Dodge Ram 5500 2011 Electrical System

Dodge Ram 5500 2011 Electrical System Review #10474198

DODGE RAM 5500 2011 car safety problem was reported on Aug 02, 2012.DODGE RAM 5500 2011, manufactured by CHRYSLER GROUP LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . check engine light went on. the truck is still under warranty so we took it in to go arapahoe dodge. they were unable to fix the problem. we are not sure if something is wrong w/ the engine because dodge can not get the check engine light to turn off. the warranty we currently possess is only applicable until we reach 100,000 miles. we think dodge should be able to fix the problem under the warranty. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 77000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3D6WA7ELXBG. Dodge Ram 5500 2011 problem was reported in DENVER, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Dodge Ram 5500 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

Dodge Ram 5500 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #10474198

DODGE RAM 5500 2011 car safety problem was reported on Aug 02, 2012.DODGE RAM 5500 2011, manufactured by CHRYSLER GROUP LLC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . check engine light went on. the truck is still under warranty so we took it in to go arapahoe dodge. they were unable to fix the problem. we are not sure if something is wrong w/ the engine because dodge can not get the check engine light to turn off. the warranty we currently possess is only applicable until we reach 100,000 miles. we think dodge should be able to fix the problem under the warranty. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 77000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3D6WA7ELXBG. Dodge Ram 5500 2011 problem was reported in DENVER, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Dodge Ram 5500 2011 Steering

Dodge Ram 5500 2011 Steering Review #10496091

DODGE RAM 5500 2011 car safety problem was reported on Jan 31, 2013.DODGE RAM 5500 2011, manufactured by Chrysler Group LLC had a problem with STEERING . tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge ram 5500. the contact stated that while driving 5 mph, he heard a loud clunking sound. after inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the tie rod had fractured. the contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired under the manufacturer's recall for the tie rod. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was confirmed that the tie rod had failed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they would review his case and contact him back at a later date. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 46,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 46000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3D6WU7CL3BG. Dodge Ram 5500 2011 problem was reported in EDGELEY, ND. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.

Dodge Ram 5500 2011 Suspension

Dodge Ram 5500 2011 Suspension Review #10504377

DODGE RAM 5500 2011 car safety problem was reported on Feb 01, 2013.DODGE RAM 5500 2011, manufactured by Chrysler Group LLC had a problem with SUSPENSION . driver was traveling east on nicholson lane, slowed to make a left turn onto nebel st. at which time he was traveling 10 mph or less. the driver made the turn and lost steering on the 2011 dodge ram 5500 and went into the oncoming lane of traffic on nebel st. striking 3 vehicles. the accident investigator determined the accident to be a mechanical failure. a chrysler representative said it was not. this is the second 2011 dodge ram 5500 that has had the same failure. both resulting in an accident. this accident involved other people and property. i have full documentation on the previous accident which happened in 2011 on a vehicle with vin: [xxx] which had approximately 65,000 miles at the time of the incident. i begged chrysler to look into the problem then, they denied any faulty parts and claimed the damage was a result of the accident. i have not touched the truck since the incident that occurred on 2/1/2013. please contact me so we can stop any further injury and or property damage. thank you in advance for your time and attention to this matter. updated 3/28/13 *cn information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr updated 05/09/2013 *js.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 2 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 172448 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3D6WA7EL9BG. Dodge Ram 5500 2011 problem was reported in SILVER SPRING, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.

Dodge Ram 5500 2011 Steering

Dodge Ram 5500 2011 Steering Review #10504377

DODGE RAM 5500 2011 car safety problem was reported on Feb 01, 2013.DODGE RAM 5500 2011, manufactured by Chrysler Group LLC had a problem with STEERING . driver was traveling east on nicholson lane, slowed to make a left turn onto nebel st. at which time he was traveling 10 mph or less. the driver made the turn and lost steering on the 2011 dodge ram 5500 and went into the oncoming lane of traffic on nebel st. striking 3 vehicles. the accident investigator determined the accident to be a mechanical failure. a chrysler representative said it was not. this is the second 2011 dodge ram 5500 that has had the same failure. both resulting in an accident. this accident involved other people and property. i have full documentation on the previous accident which happened in 2011 on a vehicle with vin: [xxx] which had approximately 65,000 miles at the time of the incident. i begged chrysler to look into the problem then, they denied any faulty parts and claimed the damage was a result of the accident. i have not touched the truck since the incident that occurred on 2/1/2013. please contact me so we can stop any further injury and or property damage. thank you in advance for your time and attention to this matter. updated 3/28/13 *cn information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr updated 05/09/2013 *js.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 2 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 172448 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3D6WA7EL9BG. Dodge Ram 5500 2011 problem was reported in SILVER SPRING, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.

Dodge Ram 5500 2011 Steering Linkages Tie Rod Assembly

Dodge Ram 5500 2011 Steering Linkages Tie Rod Assembly Review #10535322

DODGE RAM 5500 2011 car safety problem was reported on June 05, 2013.DODGE RAM 5500 2011, manufactured by Chrysler Group LLC had a problem with STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY . tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge ram 5500. the contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, there was a loud clunking sound from the driver's side of the vehicle. upon inspection, it was found that the driver side tie rod end was fractured. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the tie rod needed to be replaced. the contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired under the manufacturer's recall for the tie rod. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the approximate failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 22,775. updated 9/10/13 *cn the consumer stated the vehicle also had excessive front tire wear. new steering tires were installed 3 times in a span of 2 years. there were 23,00 miles on the vehicle. updated 9/13/2013*js.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 20000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3D6WU7EL3BG. Dodge Ram 5500 2011 problem was reported in BOLIVAR, PA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Sept 01, 2011. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Dodge Ram 5500 2011 drive type:4WD. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph. DEALER'S NAME: TRI STAR MOTORS . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 724-459-9300 . DEALER'S CITY: BLAIRSVILLE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: PA.

Dodge Ram 5500 2011 Wheels

Dodge Ram 5500 2011 Wheels Review #10535322

DODGE RAM 5500 2011 car safety problem was reported on June 05, 2013.DODGE RAM 5500 2011, manufactured by Chrysler Group LLC had a problem with WHEELS . tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge ram 5500. the contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, there was a loud clunking sound from the driver's side of the vehicle. upon inspection, it was found that the driver side tie rod end was fractured. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the tie rod needed to be replaced. the contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired under the manufacturer's recall for the tie rod. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the approximate failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 22,775. updated 9/10/13 *cn the consumer stated the vehicle also had excessive front tire wear. new steering tires were installed 3 times in a span of 2 years. there were 23,00 miles on the vehicle. updated 9/13/2013*js.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 20000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3D6WU7EL3BG. Dodge Ram 5500 2011 problem was reported in BOLIVAR, PA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Sept 01, 2011. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Dodge Ram 5500 2011 drive type:4WD. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph. DEALER'S NAME: TRI STAR MOTORS . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 724-459-9300 . DEALER'S CITY: BLAIRSVILLE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: PA.

Dodge Ram 5500 2011 Steering

Dodge Ram 5500 2011 Steering Review #10543503

DODGE RAM 5500 2011 car safety problem was reported on Sept 11, 2013.DODGE RAM 5500 2011, manufactured by Chrysler Group LLC had a problem with STEERING . tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge ram 5500. the contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, there was a sudden loss of steering power without warning. the contact was a independent mechanic where he diagnosed that the left outer tie rod was corroded and caused the steering cylinder to bend. as a result, the left outer tie rod and the steering cylinder needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v657000 (steering). the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 47,621. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 47621 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3D6WA7EL5BG. Dodge Ram 5500 2011 problem was reported in SPARTANBURG, SC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.

Dodge Ram 5500 2011 Steering Review #10552666

DODGE RAM 5500 2011 car safety problem was reported on Nov 18, 2013.DODGE RAM 5500 2011, manufactured by Chrysler Group LLC had a problem with STEERING . tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge ram 5500. the contact stated that the vehicle emitted an abnormal noise. after inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the driver¿s side tie rod was fractured due to a sheered outer bolt joint. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 16,908. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 16908 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3D6WU7EL3BG. Dodge Ram 5500 2011 problem was reported in DEERFIELD BEACH, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Dodge Ram 5500 2011 Steering Review #10566440

DODGE RAM 5500 2011 car safety problem was reported on Feb 03, 2014.DODGE RAM 5500 2011, manufactured by Chrysler Group LLC had a problem with STEERING . tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge ram 5500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 13v527000 (steering) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the dealer was unable to provide an expected date for the part to become available. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. the contact had not experienced a failure. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3D6WA7EL0BG. Dodge Ram 5500 2011 problem was reported in BELLE CENTER, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Dodge Ram 5500 2011 Steering Review #10592399

DODGE RAM 5500 2011 car safety problem was reported on Mar 21, 2011.DODGE RAM 5500 2011, manufactured by Chrysler Group LLC had a problem with STEERING . tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge ram 5500. while driving various speeds, the power steering malfunctioned and caused the steering wheel to become very difficult to maneuver. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the steering box was defective and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not notified. the vehicle was not repaired a second time. the failure mileage was 60. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 60 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3D6WU7CL2BG. Dodge Ram 5500 2011 problem was reported in GERMANTOWN, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Dodge Ram 5500 2011 Visibility/wiper

Dodge Ram 5500 2011 Visibility/wiper Review #10617954

DODGE RAM 5500 2011 car safety problem was reported on July 31, 2014.DODGE RAM 5500 2011, manufactured by Chrysler Group LLC had a problem with VISIBILITY/WIPER . the windshield washer fluid reservoir tank is cracked and will not hold fluid. driving into the sun the windshield needed clearing and no fluid to clean it. basically driving blind until out of the glare..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 26000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3D6WA7ELXBG. Dodge Ram 5500 2011 problem was reported in WINTERS, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.

Dodge Ram 5500 2011 Steering

Dodge Ram 5500 2011 Steering Review #10637217

DODGE RAM 5500 2011 car safety problem was reported on Sept 18, 2014.DODGE RAM 5500 2011, manufactured by Chrysler Group LLC had a problem with STEERING . tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge ram 5500. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 13v527000 (steering); however, the parts were not available to repair the vehicle. the dealer was unable to provide an estimated date for when the parts would become available. the contact was informed that the parts were on back order. the manufacturer was notified. the contact had not experienced a failure..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3D6WA7CL2BG. Dodge Ram 5500 2011 problem was reported in BUFFALO, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Dodge Ram 5500 2011 Steering Review #10670529

DODGE RAM 5500 2011 car safety problem was reported on Jan 06, 2015.DODGE RAM 5500 2011, manufactured by Chrysler Group LLC had a problem with STEERING . left side tie rod end broke off and fell to the ground. this occurred in our parking lot as the truck pulled in at the end of the day. thankfully it didn't happen while he was driving. this is a huge safety hazard!!!.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 53825 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3D6WA7EL1BG. Dodge Ram 5500 2011 problem was reported in ST LOUIS, MO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.


Dodge Ram 5500 2011 Systems


Electrical System 1 Review(s)

Engine And Engine Cooling 1 Review(s)

Steering 8 Review(s)

Steering Linkages Tie Rod Assembly 1 Review(s)

Suspension 1 Review(s)

Visibility/wiper 1 Review(s)

Wheels 1 Review(s)



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