2011 Braun RAMPVAN: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
2 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
133,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2011 model year. Data updated: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
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Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 2 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
Power Train: 1; Steering: 1; Structure: 1; Vehicle Speed Control: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 1 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
2017: 1; 2020: 1
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10958188 · 2017-07-13 (July 13, 2017)
2011 DODGE RAM. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE FRONT FENDER RUST RECALL ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT FENDER WAS BEGINNING TO BUBBLE INSIDE OUT. UPDATED 07/13/2017*JS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10958188 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11341233 · 2020-07-24 (July 24, 2020)
I HAVE A 2011 DODGE RAM 4.7 V8 MY COMPLAINT IS THAT MY TRUCK IS STUCK IN 4 GEAR. I WAS GOING 35 MPH WHEN OUT OF NOW WHERE IT SLOWS DOWN AND I ALMOST GET REAR ENDED BUT LUCKY I WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE WAY WHEN I PULLED TO THE SIDE I TRIED TURNING IT OFF FOR A LITTLE BIT AND STARTING IT AGAIN HOPING IT WOULD GO BACK TO NORMAL. BUT IT DID NOT I HAD TO DRIVE HOME AT LIKE 15 MPH!!! SOMETIMES I WISH I NEVER GOT THE TRUCK IT'S GIVING ME MORE PROBLEMS THEN ANYTHING. TIE RODS ALWAYS GO OUT
Owner-reported narrative. 133,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11341233 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
13V012000 · Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | Structure
Reported: 2013-01-11 (January 11, 2013)
Braun is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Rampvan vehicles manufactured from May 8, 2012, through January 3, 2013. Braun Rampvans are Toyota Sienna minivans that have been modified for special use. The Braun-specific toe pan panel comes in close proximity to the accelerator pedal lever. There could be an interference of the toe panel pan and the accelerator pedal lever.
Consequence: If there is interference, the pedal may not return to the idle position which may produce unintended acceleration. This could increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Braun will notify owners, and Braun dealers will modify the toe panel plastic as needed, free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2013. This recall is being conducted by Braun and not by Toyota. Owners may contact Braun customer service center at 1-800-488-0359.
NHTSA campaign record ↗Vehicle analysis explorer
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
2 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Problems by model year
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
| Component | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 150.0%ODI 11341233 · 133,000 miI HAVE A 2011 DODGE RAM 4.7 V8 MY COMPLAINT IS THAT MY TRUCK IS STUCK IN 4 GEAR. I WAS GOING 35 MPH WHEN OUT OF NOW WHERE IT SLOWS DOWN AND I ALMOST GET REAR ENDED BUT LUCKY I WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE WAY WHEN I PULLED TO THE SIDE I TRIED TURNING IT OFF FOR A LITTLE BIT AND STARTING IT AGAIN HOPING IT WOULD GO BACK TO NORMAL. BUT IT DID NOT I HAD TO DRIVE HOME AT LIKE 15 MPH!!! SOMETIMES I WISH I NEVER GOT THE TRUCK IT'S GIVING ME MORE PROBLEMS THEN ANYTHING. TIE RODS ALWAYS GO OUT | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Steering | 150.0%ODI 11341233 · 133,000 miI HAVE A 2011 DODGE RAM 4.7 V8 MY COMPLAINT IS THAT MY TRUCK IS STUCK IN 4 GEAR. I WAS GOING 35 MPH WHEN OUT OF NOW WHERE IT SLOWS DOWN AND I ALMOST GET REAR ENDED BUT LUCKY I WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE WAY WHEN I PULLED TO THE SIDE I TRIED TURNING IT OFF FOR A LITTLE BIT AND STARTING IT AGAIN HOPING IT WOULD GO BACK TO NORMAL. BUT IT DID NOT I HAD TO DRIVE HOME AT LIKE 15 MPH!!! SOMETIMES I WISH I NEVER GOT THE TRUCK IT'S GIVING ME MORE PROBLEMS THEN ANYTHING. TIE RODS ALWAYS GO OUT | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Structure | 150.0%ODI 109581882011 DODGE RAM. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE FRONT FENDER RUST RECALL ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT FENDER WAS BEGINNING TO BUBBLE INSIDE OUT. UPDATED 07/13/2017*JS | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 150.0%ODI 11341233 · 133,000 miI HAVE A 2011 DODGE RAM 4.7 V8 MY COMPLAINT IS THAT MY TRUCK IS STUCK IN 4 GEAR. I WAS GOING 35 MPH WHEN OUT OF NOW WHERE IT SLOWS DOWN AND I ALMOST GET REAR ENDED BUT LUCKY I WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE WAY WHEN I PULLED TO THE SIDE I TRIED TURNING IT OFF FOR A LITTLE BIT AND STARTING IT AGAIN HOPING IT WOULD GO BACK TO NORMAL. BUT IT DID NOT I HAD TO DRIVE HOME AT LIKE 15 MPH!!! SOMETIMES I WISH I NEVER GOT THE TRUCK IT'S GIVING ME MORE PROBLEMS THEN ANYTHING. TIE RODS ALWAYS GO OUT | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Failure mileage by component
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
| Component | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | Too few reports for a range | 133,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 11341233 · 133,000 miI HAVE A 2011 DODGE RAM 4.7 V8 MY COMPLAINT IS THAT MY TRUCK IS STUCK IN 4 GEAR. I WAS GOING 35 MPH WHEN OUT OF NOW WHERE IT SLOWS DOWN AND I ALMOST GET REAR ENDED BUT LUCKY I WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE WAY WHEN I PULLED TO THE SIDE I TRIED TURNING IT OFF FOR A LITTLE BIT AND STARTING IT AGAIN HOPING IT WOULD GO BACK TO NORMAL. BUT IT DID NOT I HAD TO DRIVE HOME AT LIKE 15 MPH!!! SOMETIMES I WISH I NEVER GOT THE TRUCK IT'S GIVING ME MORE PROBLEMS THEN ANYTHING. TIE RODS ALWAYS GO OUT |
| Steering | Too few reports for a range | 133,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 11341233 · 133,000 miI HAVE A 2011 DODGE RAM 4.7 V8 MY COMPLAINT IS THAT MY TRUCK IS STUCK IN 4 GEAR. I WAS GOING 35 MPH WHEN OUT OF NOW WHERE IT SLOWS DOWN AND I ALMOST GET REAR ENDED BUT LUCKY I WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE WAY WHEN I PULLED TO THE SIDE I TRIED TURNING IT OFF FOR A LITTLE BIT AND STARTING IT AGAIN HOPING IT WOULD GO BACK TO NORMAL. BUT IT DID NOT I HAD TO DRIVE HOME AT LIKE 15 MPH!!! SOMETIMES I WISH I NEVER GOT THE TRUCK IT'S GIVING ME MORE PROBLEMS THEN ANYTHING. TIE RODS ALWAYS GO OUT |
| Vehicle Speed Control | Too few reports for a range | 133,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 11341233 · 133,000 miI HAVE A 2011 DODGE RAM 4.7 V8 MY COMPLAINT IS THAT MY TRUCK IS STUCK IN 4 GEAR. I WAS GOING 35 MPH WHEN OUT OF NOW WHERE IT SLOWS DOWN AND I ALMOST GET REAR ENDED BUT LUCKY I WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE WAY WHEN I PULLED TO THE SIDE I TRIED TURNING IT OFF FOR A LITTLE BIT AND STARTING IT AGAIN HOPING IT WOULD GO BACK TO NORMAL. BUT IT DID NOT I HAD TO DRIVE HOME AT LIKE 15 MPH!!! SOMETIMES I WISH I NEVER GOT THE TRUCK IT'S GIVING ME MORE PROBLEMS THEN ANYTHING. TIE RODS ALWAYS GO OUT |
Complaint and recall timeline
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-10 (partial) | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
Emerging complaint spikes
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Equal-age model-year comparison
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
2012: 0 complaints · 2013: 0 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Date coverage across each selected cohort
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Components reported together
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
| Component | Power Train | Steering | Structure | Vehicle Speed Control |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | — | 1ODI 11341233 · 133,000 miI HAVE A 2011 DODGE RAM 4.7 V8 MY COMPLAINT IS THAT MY TRUCK IS STUCK IN 4 GEAR. I WAS GOING 35 MPH WHEN OUT OF NOW WHERE IT SLOWS DOWN AND I ALMOST GET REAR ENDED BUT LUCKY I WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE WAY WHEN I PULLED TO THE SIDE I TRIED TURNING IT OFF FOR A LITTLE BIT AND STARTING IT AGAIN HOPING IT WOULD GO BACK TO NORMAL. BUT IT DID NOT I HAD TO DRIVE HOME AT LIKE 15 MPH!!! SOMETIMES I WISH I NEVER GOT THE TRUCK IT'S GIVING ME MORE PROBLEMS THEN ANYTHING. TIE RODS ALWAYS GO OUT | 0 | 1ODI 11341233 · 133,000 miI HAVE A 2011 DODGE RAM 4.7 V8 MY COMPLAINT IS THAT MY TRUCK IS STUCK IN 4 GEAR. I WAS GOING 35 MPH WHEN OUT OF NOW WHERE IT SLOWS DOWN AND I ALMOST GET REAR ENDED BUT LUCKY I WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE WAY WHEN I PULLED TO THE SIDE I TRIED TURNING IT OFF FOR A LITTLE BIT AND STARTING IT AGAIN HOPING IT WOULD GO BACK TO NORMAL. BUT IT DID NOT I HAD TO DRIVE HOME AT LIKE 15 MPH!!! SOMETIMES I WISH I NEVER GOT THE TRUCK IT'S GIVING ME MORE PROBLEMS THEN ANYTHING. TIE RODS ALWAYS GO OUT |
| Steering | 1ODI 11341233 · 133,000 miI HAVE A 2011 DODGE RAM 4.7 V8 MY COMPLAINT IS THAT MY TRUCK IS STUCK IN 4 GEAR. I WAS GOING 35 MPH WHEN OUT OF NOW WHERE IT SLOWS DOWN AND I ALMOST GET REAR ENDED BUT LUCKY I WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE WAY WHEN I PULLED TO THE SIDE I TRIED TURNING IT OFF FOR A LITTLE BIT AND STARTING IT AGAIN HOPING IT WOULD GO BACK TO NORMAL. BUT IT DID NOT I HAD TO DRIVE HOME AT LIKE 15 MPH!!! SOMETIMES I WISH I NEVER GOT THE TRUCK IT'S GIVING ME MORE PROBLEMS THEN ANYTHING. TIE RODS ALWAYS GO OUT | — | 0 | 1ODI 11341233 · 133,000 miI HAVE A 2011 DODGE RAM 4.7 V8 MY COMPLAINT IS THAT MY TRUCK IS STUCK IN 4 GEAR. I WAS GOING 35 MPH WHEN OUT OF NOW WHERE IT SLOWS DOWN AND I ALMOST GET REAR ENDED BUT LUCKY I WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE WAY WHEN I PULLED TO THE SIDE I TRIED TURNING IT OFF FOR A LITTLE BIT AND STARTING IT AGAIN HOPING IT WOULD GO BACK TO NORMAL. BUT IT DID NOT I HAD TO DRIVE HOME AT LIKE 15 MPH!!! SOMETIMES I WISH I NEVER GOT THE TRUCK IT'S GIVING ME MORE PROBLEMS THEN ANYTHING. TIE RODS ALWAYS GO OUT |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1ODI 11341233 · 133,000 miI HAVE A 2011 DODGE RAM 4.7 V8 MY COMPLAINT IS THAT MY TRUCK IS STUCK IN 4 GEAR. I WAS GOING 35 MPH WHEN OUT OF NOW WHERE IT SLOWS DOWN AND I ALMOST GET REAR ENDED BUT LUCKY I WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE WAY WHEN I PULLED TO THE SIDE I TRIED TURNING IT OFF FOR A LITTLE BIT AND STARTING IT AGAIN HOPING IT WOULD GO BACK TO NORMAL. BUT IT DID NOT I HAD TO DRIVE HOME AT LIKE 15 MPH!!! SOMETIMES I WISH I NEVER GOT THE TRUCK IT'S GIVING ME MORE PROBLEMS THEN ANYTHING. TIE RODS ALWAYS GO OUT | 1ODI 11341233 · 133,000 miI HAVE A 2011 DODGE RAM 4.7 V8 MY COMPLAINT IS THAT MY TRUCK IS STUCK IN 4 GEAR. I WAS GOING 35 MPH WHEN OUT OF NOW WHERE IT SLOWS DOWN AND I ALMOST GET REAR ENDED BUT LUCKY I WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE WAY WHEN I PULLED TO THE SIDE I TRIED TURNING IT OFF FOR A LITTLE BIT AND STARTING IT AGAIN HOPING IT WOULD GO BACK TO NORMAL. BUT IT DID NOT I HAD TO DRIVE HOME AT LIKE 15 MPH!!! SOMETIMES I WISH I NEVER GOT THE TRUCK IT'S GIVING ME MORE PROBLEMS THEN ANYTHING. TIE RODS ALWAYS GO OUT | 0 | — |
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Recurring narrative patterns
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
0 patterns with matching reports.
No narratives match the published patterns.