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Dodge RAM 2500

2011–2012 only

615 classified complaints 5 recalls

2011–2012 Dodge RAM 2500 models have 615 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 5 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column, typically surfacing around 40,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2011–2012 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Dodge RAM 2500 report for every year combined.

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2011–2012

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2011–2012 only

Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column · Steering 211 complaints

Median onset: 40,000 miles. 1.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $270–$510 nationally.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 71 complaints

Median onset: 94,000 miles. 1.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 33 complaints

Median onset: 55,834 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Shocks and struts · Suspension 31 complaints

Median onset: 33,000 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $280–$1,440 nationally.

Control arms, ball joints and bushings · Suspension 29 complaints

Median onset: 38,000 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.

Power steering pump, rack and lines · Steering 26 complaints

Median onset: 60,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Exhaust manifold, studs and leaks · Exhaust and emissions 23 complaints

Median onset: 29,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $690–$1,870 nationally.

Tank, lines and filler · Fuel system 22 complaints

Median onset: 23,100 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2011–2012 model years. See the full Dodge RAM 2500 report for every year and full specs/safety data.