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 · Visibility/Wiper
When i turn on my turn signals the windshield wipers go on! This happens 2 to 3 times i put the turn signal on then does not do it next time and then again the next 3 times i use the turn signals. Mostly happening with left turn signal. The wipers do not stop until you turn off the turn signal. Something must be wrong with the electrical wiring or switch. *tr
ODI 10618492
Electrical System
The alternator had a complete failure. Waited 2&1/2 hrs for wrecker to tow to dealership only to be told the dealership had a locked gate and the tow company could not drop car there. Had towed to the house instead and the next day began the process for repairs. 36 month warranty expired in may 2014 and this occurred july 31, 2014. Car only has 26,138 miles of usage. Alternator is not available at any parts house,…
ODI 10621101
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
I was traveling northbound on a highway at approximately 1730 and my radio screen completely went out, followed by everything else that uses power in the vehicle i started getting several warning lights for breaks, tire pressure, pretty much every warning, vehicle entered battery saver mode while driving. Steering wheel was almost impossible to manipulate maybe after a couple minutes my vehicle completely shut off…
ODI 10618081
Electrical System · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving home with my 2 kids on the freeway. Battery saver mode message came on. The lights on the dash started flickering. The abs light and electronic stability lights went on and off. As i was exciting freeway the rpms started jumping up and down. Ac started blowing hot. Radio shut off and the gas pedal barely worked. After that i lost power steering and had to muscle the car around a car in front of me and…
ODI 10618070
Electrical System
While driving the abs/esc lights came on, there was a high pitched whine, the ac went off along with the radio. Car went into battery save mode. Power steering was lost. The car was put into park and then it died. There was smoke and a strong burning electrical/wiring smell. The car had to be towed. The alternator was fried, along with the battery. (the alternator supplies power for the vehicle while the engine is…
ODI 10619481
Electrical System
I was driving on the highway on the way to work this morning. When approaching the gate to enter ft. Bliss, a burning smell was coming from the vents in the car. Within a minute or two of that smell, the cars message center displayed "battery saver mode" on the dashboard. Knowing a little bit about cars, i suspected electrical issues and shut everything off i could in an attempt to be able to limp to my destination.…
Fire reported
ODI 10617733
Electrical System
I was driving home from the store going about 50mph when my radio and ac turned off. Followed by the battery save mode message popping on then everything else like abs light, ignition system, and after flickering off and on the car suddenly lost power. It turned off in the middle of the road, if i don't get off and flag the car behind me i would of been involved in a terrible collision. This problem seems to be on…
ODI 10618539
Electrical System
Alternator is bad burnt out my battery. Car will not start even after several jump starts. Bad alternator car only has approx 120,000 miles. *js
ODI 10616709
Electrical System
While driving a whining noise started coming from vehicle. I parked vehicle and smelled smoke...vehicle was taken to area dodge dealer who concluded alternator went bad. Alternator was replaced on july 28,2014 dodge 2011 charger has 60,000 miles. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10618095
Electrical System
While at a stop light my car began to smoke from the right side of the hood, my air condition, radio and windows stop working and my battery light came on and then a message came on saying battery saver mode. It is so unfair to consumers that buy these cars, trusting that we have not bought a lemon. In my opinion anything that dodge sells is a lemon even it is bought new. And i think it is outrageous that and…
ODI 10617113
Electrical System
My family had finished a [redacted] on a very hot day (100 deg). We stopped at one place and were leaving. We were driving out of the parking lot approx. 20 mph when the car started making a noise. Abs light came on, battery light came on, and car went into battery saving mode. My kids and i smelled an electrical and smoke smell. We stopped car immediately and opened hood. Smoke was pouring out of the alternator. I…
Fire reported
ODI 10616824
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
I have a 2011 dodge charger v6 se. Well the first thing that happened was that the car went dead on my wife and 2 small children. I took it to a dealership as requested by dodge representative. They told me i had a bad alternator however i could not pay for the alternator so i requested to just pick up my vehicle. Before leaving i got the mechanic to test my battery. Turns out i had a bad battery. Problem solved but…
ODI 10616456
Electrical System
Sometimes when i'm driving the volume on the radio jumps up higher causing a distraction. Its been going on for two years. *tr
ODI 10615952
Electrical System · Engine
I was driving and all of a sudden the car started smoking and then started to decelerate.i pulled over to the side to take a look under the hood and heard a buzzing/ringing noise from the engine.i slowly drove to auto zone to get a diagnostic and it read alternator. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10618399
Abs Warning Light · Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while attempting to park, the vehicle stalled and the steering wheel became hard to turn. The contact also mentioned that the abs deactivated and the battery save mode light illuminated. The contact determined that the alternator failed, causing the problem to recur multiple times after the battery was recharged. The alternator was replaced but…
ODI 10622340
Electrical System
While driving to work on 7/21/14 at approximately 6:50 am cst, i observed a message on my car's display that stated" battery saver mode". I drove the car directly to the dodge/chrysler dealer service department since i had recently experienced a dead battery within the past 60 days and had the battery replaced at autozone with a new battery. I informed the dealer of the message, and the dealer performed a battery &…
ODI 10616688
Electrical System
I thankfully was driving in a parking lot when my radio, abs, and traction control shut off. After that the car shut it self off. I got it to stop safely. I than tried to use jumper cables and could not get it to start. I than paid to have it towed ($85) to a dealership. They charged me ($100) to scan the computer and told me it was just a dead battery. Bought a new battery ($170) had them install it. Next day it…
ODI 10618305
Electrical System
I was driving and noticed the radio shut off and dash lights were coming on, including battery saver mode. I pulled into a parking lot and stopped the car. When i tried to restart the car, it would not restart. *tr
ODI 10616354
Electrical System · Engine
Driving and the car started to make a humming sound from the engine. Then out of nowhere car started to blow hot air, the radio went off, "battery safe mode" was on the screen and i could start to smell smoke. I pulled over and tried to figure out what was going on. I was directed to go to either an auto store or the dealership to get a diagnostic ran. I cautiously drove the car (only going about 20 mph tops) to an…
Fire reported
ODI 10618107
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the air conditioner failed and the windows and doors would not open. In addition, the speedometer malfunctioned and all of the warning lights illuminated. The failure occurred two occasions. The second time the failure occurred the vehicle would not restart. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic…
ODI 10615304
Electrical System
On 95 south in middle of right hand lane auto just dies - first radio - then hot air blows and then completely shuts down leaving me no hazard lights - highway busy - called 911 and fhp after [redacted] ranger came out - because vehicle had locked itself down unable to get it into neutral so fhp had to drag the car into apex so that a flatbed truck could be brought in. I was on the side of the highway - car was…
ODI 10615233
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v101000 (electrical). However, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10644860
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
I have replaced my car's alternator twice within 16 months due to total failure (car won't turn on) and impending failure (low charging while on). This resulted in my battery needing to be replaced. Additionally, i have replaced all 4 wheel speed sensors twice within the last 24 months because they are failing and the abs / esc light comes on. Very disappointing in a car that's only 3 years old. Dealership tells me…
ODI 10632769
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Visibility/Wiper
While im driving home around approx. 10:30 pm . I was going uphill on a bridge in a curve when my headlights went completely out on my vehicle causing me to crash to the opposite side of the bridge in the on-coming traffic lane . There also were a couple vehicles approaching a couple hundred yards away in front of me. So i had to stop my vehicle in the middle of the road . I had to leave my vehicle on the side of…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10664433
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
First, the passenger side headlight wiring melts. I take my vehicle to the dealership only to find out their is recall on the headlights and it going to take 14 weeks for me to get my vehicle repaired. Second, the battery saver mode message appears. I take it to the shop and they check the battery and it was dead, so i bought a new battery only to have my vehicle to stop on me again. This time i'm told it's the…
ODI 10606580