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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.
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....
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.
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.
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.
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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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
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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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.
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"
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.
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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2011 Ram 1500 ST
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.
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.
WOW
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!
Good for 10 years, then....a money pit
James from Canada, 03/16/2023
2011 Ram 1500 ST 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've owned my 2011 Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 with the 4.7 & 5 speed auto since new. It was relatively trouble free until it hit the 10 year mark. I had regular maintenance at the dealer only...all oil changes, repairs and recalls etc through the dealer. Had replaced the CV axles twice and the steering rack once in that time. I use my truck like a truck - it gets worked hard and put away dirty. Currently at 225,000km (140,000 miles) and almost everything but the transmission has gone bad. In the last 18 months (30,000km/18,000 miles) I have replaced: - Brake pads and rotors all the way around (for the third time) - Both upper control arms and ball joints - Lower ball joints - Power steering rack - Front struts and rear shocks, plus suspension linkages and bushings - TIPM fusebox, which had a relay go out and caused a short to the fuel pump, causing the truck to randomly shut off and/or drain the battery - Wireless Ignition Module (WIN), for a no-start issue - Fan clutch - Blower motor - catalytic converter and y-pipe - both exhaust manifolds - now have some ticking lifters that have failed, meaning more motor work ($$$) This was a great truck when new, and I have put mostly highway miles on it, with only synthetic oil at the dealer every 5000km/3000 miles without fail. Today, I would not recommend buying one used. I will continue to spend money fixing this truck, because there's not much difference between my 2011 and a 2023 "Classic" Ram other than the centre console, a more efficient transmission, and slightly better MPG. I'd rather pay $7k to replace the engine than spend $60k (Canadian) to buy essentially the exact same truck.....the $50k+ difference will buy me a lot of fuel for many years to come.
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