Used 2011 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Consumer Reviews
Used 1500 for sale
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 8 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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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.
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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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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 !!!