2011 Dodge Charger Electrical System Problems
- 348
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 348 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 4 indicate injury
- 38 indicate fire
What owners report
- Alternator/Generator/Regulator · 3 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 146 |
| 60–100k mi | 104 |
| 1–30k mi | 31 |
| 100–150k mi | 16 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. Upon starting the vehicle, smoke was detected and fire appeared under the hood. The contact extinguished the fire and disconnected the battery. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the wire and dash harness needed to be replaced. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure…
Fire reported
ODI 11277476
Electrical System
While i was driving on the highway the car suddenly began to lose power. I was putting on the gas but the car was slowing down so quickly that i had to pull off on the side of the road. Once i turned the engine off it would not start again.
ODI 11266002
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Headlamp (low beam projection)repeatedly shuts off after few minutes driving. I know that some police vehicles have this problem and they have been recalled. Can no longer use my personal car after sunset. Local dealer will repair but at my expense. This is a big deal safety issue that i shouldn't have to worry about.
ODI 11265872
Control Module (Tcm, Pcm) · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving approximately 65-70 mph, there was an abnormal grinding noise and the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to dave sinclair chrysler dodge jeep ram (2326 w osage st, pacific, mo 63069, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the transmission control module (tcm) needed to be replaced. The vehicle…
ODI 11256173
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
The car gave an error message 'vehicle not in par'. Could not turn engine off. Eventually car began to overheat and caused blown head gaskets. Have to get an entire new engine and replace shifter and push to start system.
ODI 11234747
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
At first i was unable to call out through my cars bluetooth, but if i used my phone to call out i could hear and speak through my car. However this did not last long since the speakers quit working. A loud clicking started in my dash. The radio turns on but no sound. When this happened i could not start my car after goggling the issue i found that others had the same issue and said that if you take the remote itself…
ODI 11185876
Air Bags · Body · Electrical System
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that within less than a week of owning the vehicle, the starter burned out. The part was ordered and replaced from the manufacturer for the alternator assembly; however, the failure recurred. The contact was unable to drive the vehicle for months. A dealer was not contacted. The place where the vehicle was purchased made no mention of the…
ODI 11184883
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
While driving lights shut off, i switch from auto to on, to turn lights back on, lights flicker slightly as well. Car taken dealership changed car battery, key fog, and shortened wires to liggts. Problem is not fixed.
ODI 11165460
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
The driver's side hid low beam will randomly turn off. Upon using the toggle switch to turn both lights off and back to the on position, the failed headlamp will re-illuminate until it fails again. This appears to be an issue with the ballast, not the bulb.
ODI 11154821
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that there was an internal electrical failure with the vehicle. The low beam headlights shorted out and failed to illuminate without warning. The dealer (fremont motor rock springs chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat, [redacted], rock springs, wy 82901, [redacted]) was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 11151334
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While operating the vehicle, the check battery, alternator, abs, and emergency brake indicators remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to wells dodge (1600 us 27 s, avon park, fl) where it was diagnosed that the speed sensors were faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact indicated that the alternator was recently…
ODI 11139622
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
Having troubles with my dodge charger heard it's a recall . I'm extremely disappointed. It's my pcm
ODI 11170279
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
I was driving my vehicle straight down a city street at 36 miles per hour through an intersection light and my car began to shake really hard and the car began to drop speed on its own, i went to press the gas to acelerate and the egine light began to flash and the air conditioner started blowing really hot air and i lost all power to the vehicle.i tried to push the gas to turn off the busy street but i had no power…
ODI 11128425
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While attempting to drive the vehicle, it failed to start and began to roll back independently in reverse. The contact had to apply the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. All the warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed, but a failure code could not be located. The failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to…
ODI 11120163
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Steering
Several times, the car has stalled while driving. I have had to come to a complete stop, restart the engine and it has gone away. In the last 18 months i have noticed on random occasions, when doing a left turn, it feels like the power steering is no longer working, and this only happens on left turns. Finally, i have some strange electrical issues happening, sometimes my left low beam will work, other days it…
ODI 11075096
Electrical System
When you are driving the car at night, sometimes the headlights will go completely out, i've almost wrecked twice bc of it. I started looking online and found where in 2014 they recalled 50 sum thousand 2011 and 2012 chargers for this reason, but when i call the dealer and chrysler they tell me my car wasn't part of that recall. Basically they wont pay for it. I work for a big car manufacturer and i know that if a…
ODI 11174592
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
When i make slow left turn i hear grinding noise. The other problem is now my engine light is on. Sometimes my car smells as though it is burning after i drive it for a while and then i put it in park and turn the car off.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11287739
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called northtown chrysler dodge jeep ram at [redacted] (located at [redacted], tonawanda, ny 14150) and was informed that he could purchase a…
Fire reported
ODI 11072670
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system). The part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to acadiana dodge chrysler jeep ram fiat (1700 sw evangeline thruway, lafayette, la 70508), but the part was not…
ODI 11071845
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While attempting to drive the vehicle, the battery and the low power mode warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the contact noticed a burning odor coming through the vents from under the hood. The vehicle was towed to napleton's mid rivers chrysler (4951 veterans memorial pkwy, st peters, mo 63376, phone number: [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the recall part…
Fire reported
ODI 11024104
Electrical System
Recall t36: my ar cut off on me while i was driving due to the recall on the alternator and power steering. My car has been in the shop for 3 weeks and i finally got a call back today. The recall department told me i would have to pay for the repairs and then submit to them for reimbursement. I have argued about having to pay out of pocket for a recall. Also they are trying to give me a alternator that still is not…
ODI 11030336
Electrical System
While driving on a local freeway on saturday, september 2, 2017, the battery symbol on the dashboard of my 2011 dodge charger r/t lit up. Upon arriving home there was a very strong burning smell coming from the engine. That very same day there was a safety recall notice, reference number: 32343087, in my mail from fiat chrysler automobiles (fca), po box 218008, auburn hills mi 48321-8008 stating that the alternator…
ODI 11045068
Electrical System
Vehicle stopped in the middle of the road due to alternator sudden failure. There is a recall on alternator part, but the dealership will not honor the recall.
ODI 11021666
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving 35 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The contact restarted the vehicle and noticed that the battery warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact drove home and the engine stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (evans arena chrysler dodge jeep ram, [redacted], dayton, oh 45415)…
ODI 11024047
Electrical System
Recall on alternator on 8/27/17 i was driving on the road and my car just stop running. I restarted it and the battery safe mode appeared on the screen. I made it to my house and my car stop working all together. I called evan arena dodge to make a service apt. They stated they were backed up and gave me a date 8/8/17 @ 10 am. I called the recall 9/5/17 agent stated part will not be in until 2018. I stated what i'm…
ODI 11024044