2011 RAM 3500 Reviews, Pricing & Specs

Written by A. Lessels

Published May 31, 2022

$35,995 to $56,940

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The 2011 Ram 3500 rates right up there with the big boys in the power pickup league, and it muscles and finesses itself to the very top,...

The 2011 Ram 3500 rates right up there with the big boys in the power pickup league, and it muscles and finesses itself to the very top, some believe.

The muscle comes courtesy of the turbocharged 6.7-liter Cummins inline-6 diesel engine that gets these rigs around to the tune of 350 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque. They have a manual six-speed transmission standard with a six-speed automatic available. Chrysler also sets the 2011 Ram 3500 – it’s branding the truck that way after dropping Dodge in the name – up with an exhaust brake uncommon for a pickup this size and designed to help with stability and braking when towing heavy loads.

The beefed-up braking can come in handy. The Ram 3500 certainly holds its own in the pulling department and when set up properly can tow up to 17,600 pounds and also is capable of hauling a payload of 4,620 pounds. The 2011 Ram 3500 comes in either rear-wheel drive (RWD) or four-wheel drive (4WD). It has standard dual rear wheels, though single rear wheels are available.

The finesse side comes with the classy exterior styling of the pickup and an interior that has been revamped and refined in the last couple of years to more closely resemble the well-regarded Ram 1500. Reviewers seem fairly unanimous in their approval of the changes. For the most part, they rank the seats up there with the best in the class for comfort and grade the rest of the roomy cabin highly, too. Some have noted that in upper trims it may be even too nice for what is still a brawny work truck when it comes right down to it.

Chrysler delivers the 2011 Ram 3500 in ST, SLT or Laramie trims, and there are two or three cab sizes available, the Regular, Crew Cab and Mega Cab, depending on the trim. Buyers of the SLT alone have a choice of any of the three cabs. The Regular cab is available with the ST or SLT trims and the Mega Cab with the SLT or Laramie. A spray-in bedliner is available, and the navigation system has been updated.

Vinyl upholstery, tilt-wheel steering, air conditioning, a tire pressure monitor and a six-speaker stereo system with CD player come standard with the base ST trim. The SLT gets electronic trailer brake control, cloth upholstery, full power accessories, keyless entry, satellite radio and cruise control. A new Outdoorsman package available with the SLT adds power driver and passenger seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and audio controls, tow hooks and a limited-slip rear differential.

Chrysler loads the Laramie trim with dual-zone automatic climate control, skid plates on the 4WD version, leather seats, power adjustable pedals, rear parking sensors, a nine-speaker surround sound audio system and other goodies.

Four-wheel ABS, traction and stability control, an assortment of airbags and a post-collision safety system are all part of the 2011 Ram 3500’s safety setup. The Laramie comes with added features including fog/driving lights and a remote anti-theft alarm, which are optional in the SLT. The exhaust brake and electronic trailer brake control are safety pluses, too, as is the sheer size of the 3500, which will help protect folks inside in the event of a crash.

What owners say

4.3

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by Seth D

Love the Cummins, the sky is the limit with modifications and the things you can tow

December 16, 2020

by Gerald G

Can not beat the dodge Cummins for toeing and reliability

August 23, 2022

by Domenic P

Other than terrible fuel economy, i dont think you will Find a more comfortable truck on the market !!!!!, Handles like a dream, exhaust brake and tow mode really Make the truck pull and stop like a CAR. Safe for a 16 to 60 Year old to drive

May 21, 2012

Trims & specs

Big Horn Crew Cab 6.3 ft. Bed specifications
Base MSRP $45,685	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Big Horn Crew Cab 8 ft. Bed specifications
Base MSRP $45,315	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Laramie Crew Cab 8 ft. DRW RWD specifications
Base MSRP $49,230	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Big Horn Mega Cab 6.3 ft. RWD specifications
Base MSRP $45,815	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity 7.7 cu ft
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Big Horn Crew Cab 8 ft. DRW RWD specifications
Base MSRP $46,310	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Laramie Crew Cab 8 ft. Bed 4WD specifications
Base MSRP $51,170	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab 8 ft. Bed specifications
Base MSRP $52,510	Seating 5
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Laramie Crew Cab 8 ft. Bed specifications
Base MSRP $48,235	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Outdoorsman Crew Cab 8 ft. Bed specifications
Base MSRP $46,215	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Laramie Mega Cab 6.3 ft. Bed specifications
Base MSRP $48,735	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity 7.7 cu ft
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Outdoorsman Mega Cab 6.3 ft. Bed specifications
Base MSRP $46,715	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity 7.7 cu ft
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Laramie Longhorn Mega Cab 6.3 ft. DRW 4WD specifications
Base MSRP $56,940	Seating 5
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity 7.7 cu ft
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Laramie Crew Cab 6.3 ft. Bed 4WD specifications
Base MSRP $51,540	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Lone Star Mega Cab 6.3 ft. Bed specifications
Base MSRP $45,815	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity 7.7 cu ft
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Laramie Crew Cab 6.3 ft. Bed specifications
Base MSRP $48,605	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Outdoorsman Crew Cab 6.3 ft. Bed specifications
Base MSRP $46,885	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

SLT 6.3 ft. Bed DRW specifications
Base MSRP $39,170	Seating 3
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Big Horn Mega Cab 6.3 ft. Bed DRW specifications
Base MSRP $46,810	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity 7.7 cu ft
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab 6.3 ft. Bed specifications
Base MSRP $52,880	Seating 5
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Lone Star Crew Cab 6.3 ft. Bed specifications
Base MSRP $45,685	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Lone Star Crew Cab 8 ft. Bed specifications
Base MSRP $45,315	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Laramie Longhorn Mega Cab 6.3 ft. Bed specifications
Base MSRP $53,010	Seating 5
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity 7.7 cu ft
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

SLT Crew Cab 8 ft. Bed 4WD specifications
Base MSRP $46,855	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

ST Crew Cab 8 ft. Bed specifications
Base MSRP $39,145	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

ST Crew Cab 8 ft. Bed 4WD specifications
Base MSRP $42,480	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

SLT Crew Cab 8 ft. Bed specifications
Base MSRP $43,920	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab 8 ft. Bed 4WD specifications
Base MSRP $58,710	Seating 5
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Outdoorsman Crew Cab 6.3 ft. Bed 4WD specifications
Base MSRP $49,820	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

ST 8 ft Bed DRW 4WD specifications
Base MSRP N/A	Seating N/A
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

ST 6.3 ft. Bed DRW 4WD specifications
Base MSRP $39,095	Seating 3
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

ST 6.3 ft. Bed DRW specifications
Base MSRP $35,995	Seating 3
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Lone Star Crew Cab 8 ft. Bed 4WD specifications
Base MSRP $48,250	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

SLT Mega Cab 6.3 ft. Bed 4WD specifications
Base MSRP $47,355	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity 7.7 cu ft
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Lone Star Mega Cab 6.3 ft. Bed 4WD specifications
Base MSRP $48,750	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity 7.7 cu ft
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Big Horn Crew Cab 8 ft. Bed 4WD specifications
Base MSRP $48,250	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

SLT 6.3 ft. Bed DRW 4WD specifications
Base MSRP $42,340	Seating 3
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Big Horn Mega Cab 6.3 ft. Bed DRW 4WD specifications
Base MSRP $49,745	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity 7.7 cu ft
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Big Horn Crew Cab 6.3 ft. Bed 4WD specifications
Base MSRP $48,620	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

SLT Mega Cab 6.3 ft. Bed specifications
Base MSRP $44,420	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity 7.7 cu ft
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Laramie Longhorn Mega Cab 6.3 ft. Bed 4WD specifications
Base MSRP $55,945	Seating 5
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity 7.7 cu ft
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

SLT Crew Cab 6.3 ft. Bed 4WD specifications
Base MSRP $47,525	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Lone Star Crew Cab 6.3 ft. Bed 4WD specifications
Base MSRP $48,620	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

SLT Crew Cab 6.3 ft. Bed specifications
Base MSRP $44,590	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab 6.3 ft. Bed 4WD specifications
Base MSRP $55,815	Seating 5
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

SLT 8 ft. Bed DRW 4WD specifications
Base MSRP N/A	Seating N/A
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

ST Crew Cab 6.3 ft. Bed 4WD specifications
Base MSRP $43,150	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

ST Crew Cab 6.3 ft. Bed specifications
Base MSRP $39,815	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Outdoorsman Crew Cab 8 ft. Bed 4WD specifications
Base MSRP $49,150	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Outdoorsman Mega Cab 6.3 ft. Bed 4WD specifications
Base MSRP $49,650	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity 7.7 cu ft
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Laramie Mega Cab 6.3 ft. Bed 4WD specifications
Base MSRP $51,670	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity 7.7 cu ft
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

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2011 RAM 3500 Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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Trims & specs

Big Horn Crew Cab 6.3 ft. Bed

Big Horn Crew Cab 8 ft. Bed

Laramie Crew Cab 8 ft. DRW RWD

Big Horn Mega Cab 6.3 ft. RWD

Big Horn Crew Cab 8 ft. DRW RWD

Laramie Crew Cab 8 ft. Bed 4WD

Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab 8 ft. Bed

Laramie Crew Cab 8 ft. Bed

Outdoorsman Crew Cab 8 ft. Bed

Laramie Mega Cab 6.3 ft. Bed

Outdoorsman Mega Cab 6.3 ft. Bed

Laramie Longhorn Mega Cab 6.3 ft. DRW 4WD

Laramie Crew Cab 6.3 ft. Bed 4WD

Lone Star Mega Cab 6.3 ft. Bed

Laramie Crew Cab 6.3 ft. Bed

Outdoorsman Crew Cab 6.3 ft. Bed

SLT 6.3 ft. Bed DRW

Big Horn Mega Cab 6.3 ft. Bed DRW

Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab 6.3 ft. Bed

Lone Star Crew Cab 6.3 ft. Bed

Lone Star Crew Cab 8 ft. Bed

Laramie Longhorn Mega Cab 6.3 ft. Bed

SLT Crew Cab 8 ft. Bed 4WD

ST Crew Cab 8 ft. Bed

ST Crew Cab 8 ft. Bed 4WD

SLT Crew Cab 8 ft. Bed

Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab 8 ft. Bed 4WD

Outdoorsman Crew Cab 6.3 ft. Bed 4WD

ST 8 ft Bed DRW 4WD

ST 6.3 ft. Bed DRW 4WD

ST 6.3 ft. Bed DRW

Lone Star Crew Cab 8 ft. Bed 4WD

SLT Mega Cab 6.3 ft. Bed 4WD

Lone Star Mega Cab 6.3 ft. Bed 4WD

Big Horn Crew Cab 8 ft. Bed 4WD

SLT 6.3 ft. Bed DRW 4WD

Big Horn Mega Cab 6.3 ft. Bed DRW 4WD

Big Horn Crew Cab 6.3 ft. Bed 4WD

SLT Mega Cab 6.3 ft. Bed

Laramie Longhorn Mega Cab 6.3 ft. Bed 4WD

SLT Crew Cab 6.3 ft. Bed 4WD

Lone Star Crew Cab 6.3 ft. Bed 4WD

SLT Crew Cab 6.3 ft. Bed

Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab 6.3 ft. Bed 4WD

SLT 8 ft. Bed DRW 4WD

ST Crew Cab 6.3 ft. Bed 4WD

ST Crew Cab 6.3 ft. Bed

Outdoorsman Crew Cab 8 ft. Bed 4WD

Outdoorsman Mega Cab 6.3 ft. Bed 4WD

Laramie Mega Cab 6.3 ft. Bed 4WD

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