The 2011 RAM 1500 has 3 recalls, with the two most serious involving drivetrain hazards: a rear axle that can seize due to insufficient lubrication, and a column shifter that can be moved out of park without the brake pedal or a key in the ignition.
On the axle issue, insufficient lube oil in the rear differential can cause a grinding or growling noise from the rear axle bearing, which can eventually seize and lead to a loss of control. The shifter concern affects trucks equipped with a column shifter, where the transmission can be moved out of park without pressing the brake or having a key present, creating a rollaway risk. There is also a label recall: certain vehicles have certification and tire pressure labels printed with incorrect information, including wrong front and rear axle capacities and a rear seating capacity listed as zero instead of three.