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75k and going
mrish, 06/03/2014
2011 Ram 1500 SLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
47 of 47 people found this review helpful
I'm just now hitting 75k miles on my 11' Outdoorsman. It has been completely reliable to date. No issues to report at all. the only thing I've done is change the oil, air filter, and plugs. Which by the way, has to be changed every 30k miles and there are 16 of them. I have a 30' travel trailer that weighs in at 6400# and it tows it great. I use it as my daily driver and it is absolutely comfortable. MPG is about 17, mostly interstate.
will drive it till one of us concedes
Theresa Davies, 03/24/2016
updated 03/26/2018
2011 Ram 1500 Laramie 4dr Quad Cab SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
34 of 38 people found this review helpful
bought my 2011 truck new after my beloved Tahoe got caught in a flood. I've driven the heck out of it. Its a truck it's suppose to be driven hard. I've got over 110k on it and I love it still. I love the looks I get when I pull up next to some business men and I hop out in my suit, heels and briefcase in hand. It puts their overpriced family vehicles to shame. Only issue I've had is tow mirrors make a whine when your driving over 40 and the wind hits them just right. Just recently I noticed a small oil drop on the driver side front. Oil checks out, nothing loose so ? Still driving my Ram and still love it! I've got 150K and no issues at all with it. I now have major issues with my Ram - it had intermitten starting issues. Battery fine, Fuel pump fine, everything checked out but it would not start at times. So I looked to see if anyone else was having issues. It turns out it is the fuel pump relay. A rather expensive repair. Because I don't give up that easily I researched further and found that IF your ram has the tire pressure monitoring system and you by chance get a flat and are unable to get the flat fixed right away or end up having a tire that does not support the use of the tire pressure monitoring system you will eventually run into electrical problems for other parts of your vehicle.
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My experience is different than most
Tom K, 10/10/2016
updated 04/17/2018
2011 Ram 1500 Laramie 4dr Crew Cab SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
37 of 42 people found this review helpful
I see a lot of very complimentary reviews on this truck. But I've owned mine for over 4 years now and my experience has been and continues to be that, although the truck performs very well and still turns heads--including mine--with it's looks, there's been a litany of reliability problems that have changed my word-of-mouth recommendation from glowing to questioning and now I just tell people that it's been unreliable. Let's review, shall we: rattle in the front door (can't find it, and I've taken that whole door apart), doormat light under the driver's side mirror flickers, vanity mirror lights not working (these last 2 are non-fused circuits, which means it's likely the general electronic module--read expensive), very annoying buzz in the stereo (try getting this troubleshot--impossible), dropped a lifter and the camshaft got chewed up (fixed under warranty, but still an internal engine failure at 58,000 miles), and now the power steering pump is going out. What's next? I had a Ford F150 for over ten years and didn't have a fraction of these problems. Plus the 16 spark plugs need to be replaced every 30,000 miles. ~$250 a service) I really thought I'd keep this truck for 10 years or more. But now I'm thinking "pay it off and sell it". Update: back seat rattles if no one is sitting in it and a new rattle in the center console. Second Update: TPS Sensors have become a recurring problem. Can't seem to go more than a couple months without and then another one drops out.
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Looks Good, Drives Good, but Unreliable
Jay, 07/12/2019
2011 Ram 1500 Laramie 4dr Crew Cab SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
The vehicle looks great and rides great when it works. The problem for my 2011 Dodge Ram Bighorn 5.7 Liter V8 addition has been reliability. Perhaps, I just got one of those cars, but within 11,000 miles the transmission had to be replaced (I was not happy, but it was under warranty at least). The FOB key system started clicking and ultimately had to be replaced to the tune of $1200.00 at about 40K miles (out of warranty of course). The A/C compressor went out and had to be replaced at about 60K miles to the tune of another $1200.00. Finally, at 74K miles the vehicle started to idle or run very rough at lower rpm's (under 1K). My first thought spark plugs or coils, but apparently it is due to a broken bracket under the 5th Cylinder, cost to repair $5800. There have been other issues here and there, faulty tire pressure system that has never worked, but in fairness, most of the other issues are fairly normal for an 8 year old vehicle. It, also, seemed there was quite a few recalls for this vehicle as well, one was to fix the problem with getting the vehicle out of park (you had to use so much force to get the vehicle out of park, it felt like you were going to rip the gear shift off)(Dodge to their credit did fix the problem for free). The vehicle has been regularly maintained pursuant to the maintenance schedule and has never been used to tow anything (do not even have a trailer hitch on it). The vehicle is garaged parked at home and has covered parking at work. I live in Florida, so the truck is not dealing with extreme winters, mountains or other unusual obstacles, just flat land driving. At any rate, as good as the RAMS look and drive when they work, if you are looking for reliability, I regretfully can not recommend the truck. A well maintained vehicle used lightly should be reliable for more than 75,000 miles. So, unfortunately, the 2011 Dodge Ram will be my first and last Dodge/Ram product.
After 3 years, still a good truck, but a few flaws
gianofan, 12/28/2014
2011 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn Edition 4dr Crew Cab SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
28 of 36 people found this review helpful
After 3 years of owning this truck and putting 44k miles on it, I thought I share a few thoughts. First of all, this remains a very good truck overall and I'm still happy with it. That said, I'm eyeing a new 2014 or 15 Longhorn and considering a trade. This is primarily due to the new 8 gear transmission. The 2011 had only the 5 gear, and there is a huge performance difference between them (which I realized after a test drive of a 2014 model recently). There are also a number of other nice new features in the newer models....
Excellent Truck!
cgt79, 10/04/2011
2011 Ram 1500 Sport 4dr Quad Cab SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
18 of 24 people found this review helpful
Purchased my 2011 Ram about a month ago, and I could not be happier. The truck is very comfortable and rides very nice, for a truck. The fit and finish is excellent, plenty of cubbyholes for storage and soft touch materials. The center console with bucket seats is huge and offers two levels of storage The 5.7L Hemi has plenty of power when needed and gets decent gas mileage for a full size truck (I am averaging 17.5 for mixed city/highway) and the transmission is smooth and responsive. Other than a minor issue with the brakes (sensor was mis-adjusted so the brake lights stayed on and cruise would not work) the build quality is very good.
About 116,000 miles, still rolling
Don, 05/18/2016
updated 05/24/2022
2011 Ram 1500 Sport 4dr Quad Cab SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
At 75000 miles and 3 payments left on this truck, I got a leak in the roof. Auto repair facility says they fixed a leaky 3rd brake light at the top of rear window which is what it was. No more problems with this truck. Somewhere along the way, I had a brake job (I think around 80,000 miles (good brakes)) and replaced the battery around 90,000 miles. On the negative side, my mileage has slipped from and average of 18 to an average of about 16.5 or so. New plugs, filters etc didnt seems to help. Realistically speaking, this may be a heavier foot. This is a fabulous truck on the highway, love taking trips in it. 136,000 miles I had lifter problems. Mechanic said one of them broke and sent metal shards throughout my engine and oil pan. He said he could repair it but it may leak oil later. We opted that I should buy a new engine which I did. It has 1000,000 mile warranty or 3 years. At 151,000 miles, my ring and pinion began to make noises and had to be replaced along with some bearings my mechanic mentioned.
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Great Truck! Hands down
PaulK, 12/08/2016
updated 12/08/2017
2011 Ram 1500 Sport 4dr Quad Cab SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
My first pickup and a great experience. I bought this one used with only 6K on the odometer. I was looking at Fords but the pricing was out of my reach. My friend has the Ford Platinum and headaches ever since he bought it used. I'm very happy with this truck. Haven't had any significant problems in almost 6 years and 100K miles of driving. Sometimes the remote door locks get finicky but every car has it's issues. I'll take that one. Great acceleration. Great looks with the center console and duel exhaust. The 5.7 Hemi sounds great starting up every morning. I wish the all manufacturers of pickups could put longer beds on them as standard equipment. Definitely needs backup assistance.
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jarhead83, 09/04/2011
2011 Ram 1500 SLT 4dr Quad Cab SB (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
11 of 16 people found this review helpful
I have had my truck for 3 months have about 4700 miles on it truck gets good mileage 16-21 5.7 hemi 4x2 slt bighorn but for the bad news the truck has been in the shop 4 times since I have had it 2 for the paint 2 for my power back glass leaking still do not know if it is fixed waiting a few days to wash again but know it will be going back as soon as the shop opens go in this morning it started and no gauges worked windshield wipers came on and would not cut off windows will not roll down radio will only cut off if you turn it off even with switch off so this will make 5 times in 3 months of which I owned the truck I like the look the power but man at the problems I'm having
2011 dodge ram 1500 5.7 big horn
davemicheal, 10/07/2020
2011 Ram 1500 Laramie 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought my truck used with 83000 miles truck ran good for a few months now at 89000 miles I had to replace the cam and lifters. I have been told this is a common problem with the 5.7 hemi. .
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First Dodge
Anonymous, 12/06/2010
2011 Ram 1500 SLT 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
28 of 47 people found this review helpful
My Ram is quieter and smoother driving then my previous('01,'03,'06)Sierra's. It has quite a few handy features that make it easier to use. I prefer the 4 doors w/Dodge then the suicide type w/GM. I am underwhelmed by the fuel economy because I am averaging 16mpg for the same exact roads/driving style I got 18mpg w/Sierra's(all non-mds V8's w/4sp autos and 4wd, Ram is V8w/mds w/5sp auto and 4wd). I was surprised to find out the 5.7L needs spark plug replacement (there are 16 of them!) every 2 years because they are standard plugs, not platinum tipped. In the service manual it recommends 89 octane w/5.7, that too was a surprise since all info I received before purchase mentions 87 octane.
Luv my new ride
stefanieo, 06/13/2011
2011 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn Edition 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
9 of 14 people found this review helpful
This truck is the best I've owned to date. I have owned now 3 dodge trucks and by far this is my favorite. Exclt in comfort and looks. All the boys drool over this one!
Engine Failure @ 16000
jfwill82, 02/25/2013
2011 Ram 1500 Laramie 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
I purchased my ram new in july 2011. Up until recently it has been perfect. It has 16064 miles on it and the check engine light came on but i didnt notice any performance issues. I took it to the dealership to get scheduled in and they hooked it up to the computer and said it was only a missfire. I kept driving my truck and it only got worse. Loud knocking and backfiring and missing and valve noise. I took it back to the shop and they actually did a little bit of diagnostics on it and found the cylinder head had broke where the rocker shaft bolts to it. I have also had a grinding noise when losing traction when braking.
I Love My New Ram!
kmartin25404, 12/21/2010
2011 Ram 1500 Laramie 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie. I looked at Ford, Chevy, GM and Dodge prior to my purchase. I have been very happy with my new truck. I like the interior features and amenities. The ride is very nice. It has plenty of storage. So far, I've been pleased with the fuel economy being a full size pickup. The leather is elegant and plenty of leg room, even for it being a quad cab. I highly recommend this truck.
2011 Dodge Larimie
Dave, 11/16/2010
2011 Ram 1500 Laramie 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
More decedent than any other vehicle I owned (have had several trucks, including 95 and 03 Dodge 2500 Diesels.) My main interest was the ram box, which limited my choices - crew only. From there I loaded it up cause I could. (A heated steering wheel is over the top, but being storing over 4200 songs on the HD is cool, since I have almost that many.) It fits a certain niche. Ram box allows me to store everything I need to carry in the boxes, and keep the cab clean. Managing about 16 mpg avg. Love the sun roof. Leather. This is an old man's truck (which I am). Better for towing (9500) than hauling (1200). Pretty and comfy - works for me. Only 750 mi so far, no mechanical to report.
ECO Mode is terrible but great ride.
dvp16, 12/28/2011
2011 Ram 1500 Laramie 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
11 of 18 people found this review helpful
Great ride, smooth, quick. Nice interior, better than Ford's. The bad- the ECO mode or MDS that cuts the engine to four cylinders to save fuel is terrible. Runs rough, sputters despite program flash from dealer. I had a 2011 Jeep with the same engine and the MDS switch was flawless. So this must be a "Ram" problem. Check out some Ram forums and see the complaints about the ECO and MDS before purchasing. Drivers are placing the transmission in 5th gear to keep the MDS from engaging. I guess we know why Ram sales continue to fall. Chrysler will not listen to the owners.
Great to drive
bigmiles, 02/01/2013
2011 Ram 1500 Sport 4dr Quad Cab SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
7 of 11 people found this review helpful
Purchased used June 2010, 34K miles, now have 68K. Con's: Have heard clicking/grinding noise under pedals when traction breaks. I suspect universal to transfer case, but dealer will verify. Other issue is the Uconnect / radio, cuts out, pops, this too will be dealt with at dealer. No cabin air filter for these trucks, guess that was a cost savings from manufacturer, I installed my own in 15 min. at a cost of $28.00 great investment. Glad I purchased the warranty. Pro's: Drove on vacation, I always use cruise, 19 MPG avg for trip of 2600 miles.
212k miles, runs like a champ
Keenan, 01/26/2021
2011 Ram 1500 Sport 4dr Crew Cab SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
212k miles, just now replaced the water pump and 1 cv axel. $1000 worth the extensive repairs for this many miles is great. Transmission has no issues and shifts great. It does have the ram tick, but its no big thing. You just hear it outside the vehicle upon startup. To bad ram doesnt make em like this anymore.
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First vehicle I have had in years.
olddirt, 04/12/2012
2011 Ram 1500 Sport 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have just under 8k on the truck and runs great smooth and the econmy gets better daily. It seems to get better milage above 65 mph than below. I have had no issues with the truck. I have asked for help with some of the options like phone link. but this is this the vehicle I've ever had it in. I have owned a number of other trucks from 1/2 ton to Mack dump trucks and cars from shelbys show qualty jeeps. and I was as happy as I am with this truck.
Had a 2011 RAM 1500 4x4 4.7L V8
PF, 08/15/2019
2011 Ram 1500 SLT 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Loved the truck but had issues with it since 75 nioes after buying it. In 30 thousand miles had the Coil packs and 16 spark plugs replaced, seals for the driveline, seal for transmission, all ABS Sensors,wiring ABS, Wiring ABS Control Module. I almost forgot about the Radiator, radiator upper and lower hoses, thernistate and water pump. I got rid of it.
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2011 Longhorn Crew - Great truck for the Money!
ajh57, 02/08/2011
2011 Ram 1500 Sport 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
This truck delivers great looks, great ride, decent fuel economy, and real truck versatility. Job job by the Dodge boys
Almost 6 years.
Greg, 08/29/2016
2011 Ram 1500 Sport 4dr Quad Cab SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Owned this truck almost 6 years and it's been great to me. Lived on Long Island in NY for 5 of those years and am just now needing brakes. Been through 2 sets of tires, both wore great. Really no complaints with this trick!
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Great truck
Robert Griffin, 09/04/2016
2011 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn Edition 4dr Crew Cab SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Great power. The best riding truck in the industry. Ram has rear cois while all others still use leaf springs which equal frame bounce and a rough ride
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Most comfortable, economical truck ever
atraveler, 06/03/2012
2011 Ram 1500 SLT 4dr Quad Cab SB (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought my truck used, with about 20k miles, I have driven it around 4 k with absolutely NO problems. Driving the speed limit on the highway, using cruise, very little hard acceleration or braking, I am getting around 23 mpg. I have owned 4 Dodges and several Fords and Chevys, and so far, this is the best. I would recommend it to anyone.
Love it, Hate it
mmacht, 06/04/2013
2011 Ram 1500 Sport 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
7 of 12 people found this review helpful
The performance, comfort, and looks of the truck are amazing. The coil springs and small bed limit real hauling if your truck is actually a truck. Service departments are horrible. A defective tire turned into a battle. Since I bought it water has leaked into the cab and I'm being told that's normal. Over 7 efforts have been made to repair it and I'm now filing a lemon claim on it. Apparently, the water issue is a problem for Ram with people all over the internet trying to band-aid the issue. My dealership has told me to stop washing my truck. I'm not sure how they'll handle a response to the rain.
So far so good!
cyoung6, 08/30/2012
2011 Ram 1500 SLT 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
8 of 14 people found this review helpful
This is my husband's truck but since I have driven it on numerous occasions, I thought I would write a review. First of all, I am a petite woman (5ft) and this big truck is moderately comfortable for my small stature. My husband is over 6ft tall and it suites him just fine, as well. The truck is an animal in the snow with great traction control and handling. We have 4 wheel drive and hemi option. The mileage is great for a big truck with a big engine. We average about 20mpg and the eco mode urges economical driving habits. Love the dark green color we have.
Drive this truck thoroughly before purchasing
jclaeys, 12/17/2011
2011 Ram 1500 Sport 4dr Crew Cab SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
10 of 19 people found this review helpful
Just traded in my 2011 Big Horn after "reluctantly driving it" for a mere 1500 miles. The new "ECO" technology is the most unrefined of any truck out there....where its' Hemi shuts down 4 cyl. to "supposedly" improve gas mileage. It is course sounding and causes a fair amount of "vibration" in the underpinnings of the truck, which makes the driving experience less than pleasant. GM has this technology down pat...never noticeable. This truck is beautiful...but the gas mileage is pathetic at best....12mpg, and no, I don't have a lead foot. If you need a truck stay away from this one..the two most dreaded words you will ever hear.."it's normal"
I love my truck!
sgilbert, 09/26/2011
2011 Ram 1500 SLT 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
5 of 9 people found this review helpful
My 2011 Dodge Quad Cab 4X4 has the Hemi. I find the initial quality to be excellent. No squeaks or rattles, and a beatiful, smooth quiet ride, almost like riding in a luxury car. The seats are very comfortable and supportive (better than the Ford I also drove). The hemi performs beautifully and I get about 13 mpg around town and cruising 60 -65, steady, produces around 20. Everything works. Haven't had it back to the dealer for anything, and I'm quite fussy. The media center provides a ton of information I've never seen before in a vehicle, and the satellite radio is great (love that Sinatra channel). Overall very pleased - I love to drive this truck!
DON'T BUY RAM TRUCKS!!!
Pissed Off, 03/08/2016
2011 Ram 1500 Sport 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
I had a new 2005. It's transmission went out at 81,000. Just out of warranty. I didn't want to pay the dealer 8000 for the repair so I made the mistake of trading it for a new 2011. Transmission went out at 4,000 miles. 1st trip to the dealer they said the transmission filter fell out internally. The next week I couldn't get it in drive. The next trip to the dealer they had to rebuild it. The sun roof started leaking after owning it for 2 years. Had it at the dealer multiple times and they couldn't fix it. The last time I called for an appointment they said they couldn't look at it because their rain machine was broken. I live in Tacoma Washington. Go figure it was raining that day. They aid they couldn't work on it in the rain. They have a lemon law in Washington state. Make sure to document and save paperwork for all repairs and file the docs through a lawyer. At 78,000 miles the right side exhaust manifold went out. There is a retrofit with grade eight bolts. They replaced the manifold under warranty but would not use the harder bolts-even if I paid for them. Now the other side is out. I guess it will be new exhaust manifolds every 60,000 to 80,000 miles. When it's on my nickel I will buy the better bolts and have them installed. I don't like drilling and having to extract broken studs. Other than the above mentioned problems this has been a very comfortable truck. It has plenty of power. I will not however buy anything Dodge, Chrysler or Ram again. I will buy a Chevy or GMC diesel with Allison tranny next time. Screw me once shame on you, screw me twice shame on me. I won't get screwed again. I must be a slow learner.
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Best in Class!
tomn04, 01/09/2011
2011 Ram 1500 Laramie 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
1st full size pickup I've owned and I'm very impressed. Dodge definitely has its act together. Highly recommend. A blast to drive. Solid and great interior.
Love my Ram R/T
maddogthegreat, 06/29/2011
2011 Ram 1500 Sport 2dr Regular Cab SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
5 of 11 people found this review helpful
Lots of power, good gas mileage (16-21) and a beautiful truck. What's not to love? I take 10 hour trips and this truck is a joy to drive.
Best in class - build quality and ride
My New Hemi!, 11/15/2010
2011 Ram 1500 Sport 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
6 of 14 people found this review helpful
Finish and build quality are great. The ride is superior to competitors I tested in class. I drove them all before committing. This truck is solid, powerful, and has minimal body roll. For the price with options - best bang for the buck. Also, very cool to watch the digital mpg increase dramatically anytime you are cruising at a constant speed for a bit and the 'eco' light will seamlessly kick in to limit fuel injection to only 4 cylinders. Averaging 16.0 mpg with 66% around town driving under 35mph.
Rust Never Sleeps
Warner, 01/28/2016
2011 Ram 1500 SLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
5 of 12 people found this review helpful
I bought this truck and until now, I had been happy with my purchase. The left rear fender well is showing signs of rust bubbling through the paint. This sort of failure takes months to show itself. My truck ran out of rust-through warranty March of '15. This rust was discovered in December of '15 - a bubble the size of a pencil eraser. It had to have been in play back when I was still under warranty. I maintained this truck to a crazy level of detail. Washed and detailed no less than twice monthly. Still looks new. Except for the bubble on the fender.Called Chrysler, took to their local dealer for photos by the body shop, all their geniuses in Michigan looked at it and said no help with the repair. Hiding behind the warranty without any effort to retain goodwill with a 2-time Chrysler/Ram customer. Their caustic response has lit my fuse. No more Mopars for me, and I WILL dissuade anyone I can from buying Mopar. I am done with these losers. I'm sure Toyota will like my business.
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Great Truck
jdry, 08/01/2018
2011 Ram 1500 Sport 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
this is my 3rd Ram truck - I love them. Great size inside cab, long lasting performance.
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art peckham, 10/06/2015
2011 Ram 1500 ST 2dr Regular Cab SB (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 13 people found this review helpful
with only being a 20011 and 63,000 easy miles on it, the engine is blown. called dealer and was told this is very common with the 6 cylinder trucks. why didn`t they tell me about that when i was looking to purchase this new truck. thank god i still have warranty but as soon as i can, i will get rid of it and never buy another dodge truck again. always had fords and never issues but decided to try a dodge. big mistake. buyers do your home work not like me.
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blueram1500, 10/01/2011
2011 Ram 1500 ST 4dr Crew Cab SB (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
6 of 16 people found this review helpful
My 2002 S10 was on its last legs and I realized it was time to trade in for something new. The purchase of the Ram came down to one simple need: Value. I come from a Ford family. My dad's employment enables me to get the some of the best discounts that Ford offers. I have always loved the F-150 and was planning on buying one. Dodge won me over not only with their newer design on the Ram but also with their promises of renewed quality (backed by a pretty good warranty). That and the Ram was $5k cheaper than Ford AFTER all of my discounts. After a month of driving, I have none of the typically reported Chrysler drivetrain problems to speak of... Knock on wood.
what a truck !
onoffroad, 05/31/2011
2011 Ram 1500 SLT 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
11 of 32 people found this review helpful
Brought a new 2011 Ram SLT Quad 4x4 with 5.7 and 3.92 axle ratio !Got it for towing travel trailer and every day use !Got at "Great price"! Said would never buy a Dodge , but research was worth it ! Got back today from 204 mile trip,temp.95degrees,driving 67MPH.Read out said avg.21,checked 10.2 gal.[20 MPG] with air [AC] on ! People this is a 8cy. 4x4 with towing axle ! Only had the truck 10 days ! It has the works, like back-up camera,touch this and touch that !!!
No Regrets
tmusco265, 11/06/2011
2011 Ram 1500 Sport 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
3 of 8 people found this review helpful
To be honest the Dodge Ram wasn't a consideration for me when I was looking at trucks. My first choice was a 2011 Ford F150 FX4 with Ecoboost. Although it was a very nice truck the cost was too high even with my dads Ford discount. After seeing a friends Dodge I decided to check them out and boy am I glad I did! The ride is so much smoother and responsive than I could've hoped for. I love everything about the truck so far (7 weeks after buying). The gas mileage of 21 hwy w/tonneau cover is amazing! My last truck was a 06 Lincoln Mark LT and this trucks blows it away in EVERY category. Also, the price was discounted about 12k from sticker price. After seeing my truck a workmate got 1.
Integrity?
Peter Kuhn, 06/14/2018
2011 Ram 1500 ST 2dr Regular Cab LB (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
All, in all a great Truck. Fuel Economy...,well, it is a Truck. Rust problem over Drivers side, rear wheel well is an obvious Factory design problem. Any Dodge Ram Dealer will look at you like this is the first time that they have heard this. Guy next to me at same Ram Dealer Body Shop, same problem! Mine is Silver, his is,Blue. Thanks, Fiat! Guess that I should have bought, the Blue one......! Undergraduate, Military Vet, Retired LE. GREAT JOB, CHRYSLER!
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Smooth and running strong
RamDudeRam, 11/06/2022
2011 Ram 1500 ST 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 ST truck in July of 2022. It had 133k on the odometer and now has 145k. I drive a lot and been driving mopars for decades! This is probably my favorite all time vehicles and I didn't even get the best year. This is the year of the tipm Chinese relay issue Mopar tried to skate around like GM does. Mine has the fuel pump on a stand alone relay probably installed at the dealership or repair shop. But the truck runs great and I can't believe how smooth the ride is. I have the 3.7L V6 that everyone likes to bash. It's said to have poor fuel economy and so far I would have to concur that reality. I use full synthetic oil and fuel injection cleaner in the tank from time to time plus cleaned out the throttle body and put in top of the line spark plugs from njk and the fuel economy didn't improve much. But I tow for a living and my fuel economy sucks anyway. I would say it's the same as a hemi that you get a lot more performance from. I do love the quiet ride and feel of the inside vs my 15, 17, 19 all new, and 2020 classic Rams. I love the Ram 4th gen line but had a horrible experience in the all new 2019 Ram 1500. That truck is a lemon!!!! So the truck is about 12 years old now and the body looks great! Doors and latches are working like new. Engine is super smooth and doesn't leak oil. I replaced the main belt, and hoses as precautions. Also been flushing and changing fluids, like brake, power steering, antifreeze. I will be doing the transmission and rear gear next. So far all fluids look good. Shifts good even when towing. I was surprised when I am not towing and pass on a two lane highway. The rpms are high but the truck will go when the pedal is smashed :) my 17 Ram was the 3.6L all aluminum engine and that was by far a more powerful engine but lacked in sound and refinement. Sometimes when driving the 17 Ram there was a lag or delay when trying to accelerate. Something I don't notice on this truck. All in all I would recommend this Ram as it's stood up to the test of time and still runs strong. Not hard to imagine what it was like brand new.
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Finny1340, 01/29/2022
2011 Ram 1500 Sport 4dr Quad Cab SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great power nicely optioned over all good truck
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2011 Ram 1500 ST. V6 2WD. Standard cab, 6.4' bed.
RamLuvr, 08/17/2021
2011 Ram 1500 ST 2dr Regular Cab SB (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought the truck used about three plus years ago. Basic truck with manual window controls. In the time I've owned the truck I have had no major problems. Ride is excellent and cab is roomy and comfortable. Good audio through factory system. Engine compartment is roomy which makes servicing a joy. The 3.7 V6 is impressive and responds nicely. 0 to 60 in about 4 to 5 seconds not flooring it. Gas mileage is right around 18 to 20 mpg. Nice looking design and a performer . Towing capacity is normal for this size of truck with no strain uphill. Five speed trans with what seems to be performance gearing in the rear differential is smooth and quick. I don't know if I lucked out on this individual truck or they're all like mine. What I do know is I've owned five Toyota Tacomas, a Chevy S10, a Chevy Silverado with a 350 in it, and two F150's. Truck before the Ram was a Ford F150 Lariat with a 5.4 L engine. All prior trucks were 4X4's. I wouldn't trade my Ram for anything else. It's an awesome, smooth ride with unsurpassed V6 power. A daily driver of which I've put about 55000 mi since ownership.
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ny99, 08/31/2011
2011 Ram 1500 Sport 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is the first pickup truck that I've owned and I couldn't be more impressed. I never thought I'd buy a Dodge, but I took a test drive after reading all the positive reviews and I was blown away. The ride is incredibly smooth, even over rough terrain, and the acceleration with the Hemi is effortless. The interior is comfortable, and loaded with features that make driving this truck a blast. I've just reached 9000 miles without any issues and I have absolutely no regrets about this purchase. Nice job Dodge!
2011 Ram Hemi Express
2011hemiexpres, 12/23/2011
2011 Ram 1500 Sport 2dr Regular Cab SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
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Bought '11 Hemi Express 2WD new at Dealership 3 mos ago.(9/2011) Was Ad truck at @ $19,500 with ST package on top of Express Package. Does not have limited slip or carpet. Has 3.21 rear gear. Have 6k miles. Typically get 16 mpg combined. High of 17.7 low of 14.2 Its been great so far, I'm a big dodge fan after owing a '06 SRT8 charger & '02 2500 4wd V10 The truck is tight and lacks any rattles or moans. Hemi has lots of performance and with 5 speed auto with VVT and 2nd Gen. Cylinder De Activation it's a seemless and modern power plant. Perfect platform for customizing thanks to Ram group and Stacy David of Gearz for the inspiration. Disc brakes are great and interior is quiet & comfortable.
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jbredbug, 01/09/2012
2011 Ram 1500 SLT 4dr Quad Cab SB (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
7 of 22 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2011 used Ram 1500 Quad (SLT). I've had it 8 weeks now, so I'm still in the "honeymoon stage". That said; so far it's a great truck. The ride is exceptional in the front seats. The rear seat is cramped (it's a quad not a crew). The quad has more bed length. I have the 4.7, not the Hemi (5.7). On the highway, I get 22mph. With easy city driving, I'm avg. 17 (with the AC off). It has a quiet, smooth ride. The quality apppears to be there inside and out. I have not towed with it yet.
2011 Ram 5.7L Hemi QC 4x4 SLT
shibby927, 07/07/2011
2011 Ram 1500 Sport 4dr Quad Cab SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
10 of 35 people found this review helpful
I couldn't be more impressed with this truck. So far I've got nearly 3k miles on it. I can hardly stay out of it I enjoy driving it so much. The power is there when you need it and the fuel economy is very good for a full size truck. It looks great, and the build quality is light years ahead of the previous generation Ram. I love all of the interior amenities as well. This truck is very functional, and the ride quality is on par with some cars. The coil spring rear suspension is thing of beauty. It's a wonder that this hasn't been in a pickup before. Drove the Ford, and the Chevy and they don't even compare.
Thoroughly Drive This Beast Before You Buy
jclaeys, 01/05/2012
2011 Ram 1500 Sport 4dr Quad Cab SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
5 of 31 people found this review helpful
If you don't mind a "growly" engine and a vibration in the undercarriage in the "constantly seeking eco mode"..this is your truck. If you don't mind poor sight lines over the fenders, this is your truck..if you don't mind poor gas mileage, ( and, I'm talking 11mpg pure city and 16mpg max on long trips), this is your truck. If you don't mind poor paint quality, and poor customer service at the dealership, this is your truck. Never mind the deal you're going to get....it will cost you dearly when you go to sell it a few months later, when you don't enjoy even driving it anymore.
2011 1500 Big Horn
1timmy, 09/13/2011
2011 Ram 1500 Sport 4dr Quad Cab SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
9 of 76 people found this review helpful
I absolutely love my 2011 1500 Big Horn! This is my 3rd Dodge truck (1995, 2003)! I was crazy about my 03 SLT, but this one may the best of the bunch! It rides awesome and had more that enough power! Great look...great gas mileage and very comfortable. Drove it over 800 miles the first day. This truck has just the right amount of chrome! I'm to see that Dodge is still 'changing the rules'! A++
Finally got the Ram I wanted
patrickcraven, 05/03/2011
2011 Ram 1500 Sport 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 18 people found this review helpful
I bought the 09 TRX4 crew cab and enjoyed the truck a lot. I didn't have any of the nice features I really wanted and being a new gen truck there were recalls to tweak this or fix that. Now that the Ram has a few years under its belt, I can tell it is much more refined and composed. I wanted chrome and 20" rims, so I opted for the Longhorn. I am extremely pleased with it. It has the center console and back up camera that is more helpful than I would have thought. I'm also very happy with the factory spray in bed liner.
Looks brand new
Tim in Dodge Country, 10/03/2022
2011 Ram 1500 Laramie 4dr Quad Cab SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
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This is my truck. Bought it new Dec 2010. Overall, been a total " winner." Very minimal problems... until Autumn 2021. Since last October, fuel pump, total AC rebuild, and replaced cam and all lifters. Touch screen stereo no longer works. In total, a great truck that I hope drive for another 175,000 miles
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