Model year guide

2011 RAM 5500

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2011 RAM 5500 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2011 RAM 5500 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2011 RAM 5500 at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2011 RAM 5500 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2011 RAM 5500.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

Canadian recalls 7

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2011 RAM 5500. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Label

Issue: On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN". Canadian regulations require the information to be listed on the label in both English and French. Safety Risk: This error does not affect vehicle safety. Corrective Actions: Thi…

Transport Canada #2024548 · Aug 2024

Powertrain

On certain vehicles equipped with a steering column gear shifter, the brake transmission shift interlock (BTSI) may become inoperative. This could allow the steering column gear shifter lever to be shifted out of the PARK (P) position without depressing the service brake pedal or having the key in the ignition, which could result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the r…

Transport Canada #2017659 · Dec 2017

Electrical

On certain vehicles equipped with a 220 amp alternator, frequent load cycling at the rated amperage capacity and particularly in hot ambient conditions could cause the alternator to develop a short, increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire. If a short develops in the alternator while the vehicle is being driven, it could also result in the engine stalling, causing a lo…

Transport Canada #2016500 · Oct 2016

Fuel System

On certain vehicles equipped with 6.7L diesel engines, an electrical connection at the fuel heater could overheat, potentially rendering the heater inoperative and causing a fuel leak and fuel odour. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the fuel heater, and replace…

Transport Canada #2014449 · Oct 2014

Steering

Certain Ram 4500 and 5500 four wheel drive vehicles may experience a fracture of the ball stud on the left outer tie rod assembly, potentially resulting in a loss of vehicle control and a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: As an interim repair, dealers will align the left tie rod end. Dealers will install a redesigned left outer tie rod assembly once parts…

Transport Canada #2013396 · Nov 2013

Steering

Certain Ram 4500 and 5500 vehicles may experience a weakening and fracture of the ball stud on the left outer tie rod assembly. A loss of steering control could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the left outer tie rod assembly.

Transport Canada #2010465 · Dec 2010

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

2011 RAM 5500 trims & engines on record

Trims
DP0, DP5
Engines
6.7L 6-cyl

2011 RAM 5500 vehicles on record

Other RAM 5500 model years

2011 RAM 5500 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 RAM 5500 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2011 RAM 5500. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.