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 · Service Brakes · Steering
If don't enter information how will you contact me to help? My radio went out first i didn't think nothing of it, but when i got closer to home my car started making weird noises and then my abs light came on my stability light came on as well the ac went off and came on started blowing hot burning air, lucky i made it close to the dealership cause the car completely died on me i couldn't steer it. I had no power to…
ODI 10605889
Electrical System
I was driving home at hwy speed (70mph) when all of a sudden my ac start blowing hot then the abs light came on then the antislide light came on. I slowed down to sixty then my speeddometer started jumping from 0 to 80 then it stopped working totally. As i tried to get in the slow lane, smoke started coming out of somewhere. By this time the engine was making a loud noise an all my electrical items were blank. The…
ODI 10604958
Cruise Control · Electrical System · Suspension
This is the second alternator in two years both burned up. Charger 2011 model sucks big time. So many problems with this car. Chrysler should recall the alternator. I know others are having the same problem...updated 07/23/14 *bf the consumer stated the day the alternator burned up, the vehicle was loosing power while driving. There was a burning smell. The radio and dashboard grew dim and then went blank. The rear…
ODI 10598307
Electrical System
I was driving to work when the battery mode icon flashed. Then the lights, radio, air conditioner went off, in that order. I turned on my signal light so that i could pull over to the right shoulder, when the car began to start making a whirling sound. I took it to the shop the next day and they said the bearings in the alternator were going bad. Very disappointed in the service of dodge and the fact that many other…
ODI 10596168
Electrical System
Was driving our 2011 dodge charger about 45 miles an hour on florida route 441/obt at 6:30pm on sunday june 1 when first the radio started turning off and on, then the odometer started moving wildly on the dial, followed by the ac system failing and finally the engine. It was a scary experience, had to put car in park in order to unlock the doors to get out, then car was locked in park so could not be pushed -…
ODI 10617935
Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the battery saver mode warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. The technician was unable to diagnose or duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the technician stated that the oil pump was fractured. The oil pump was replaced, and the dealer reprogrammed the computer system. The…
ODI 10651432
Electrical System
On the above time, i was on the interstate on my way to pick up my children from day care, when the battery mode icon flashed. Then the lights, radio, air conditioner went off, in that order. I turned on my signal light so that i could pull over to the right shoulder, when the car began to start making a whirling sound, started smoking, and then i could see fire. Thank god other people saw what was going on and…
Fire reported
ODI 10594041
Electrical System
On engine start i heard a whine come from the engine. Popped the hood and it sounded like it was dead center of the engine block. I took it to the shop the next day and they said the bearings in the alternator were going bad. It's a newer low mileage car, hard to find a alternator lower than $500. While waiting for the order to come in i started the car in the garage and the language on the screens are in german abs…
ODI 10594044
Electrical System · Power Train · Service Brakes
While driving down highway 61 on may 13,2014 i noticed my warning lights coming on and then the check engine light. I had no where to pull over so approx., 10 miles later the battery safe mode came on and then i started smelling something burning. I pulled over and called to have someone take my car back to town. I then needed to replace the battery and alternator before the car would run again. Then on 7/8/2014 the…
ODI 10648594
Air Bags · Electrical System · Headlights
Dodge dealer is refusing to repair a recall issued: po8 / nhtsa / 14v-101. The dealers excuse is that chrysler corp. Is only allowing 2 shipments of recall repair parts per week. Chrysler corp. Also did not notify me of recalls: 12v042000, 12v197000, 13v118000. *tr
ODI 10595702
Electrical System
I was sent a safety recall notice in may 2014. I called the gurnee dodge dealer i may to schedule the appointment and make sure they had the parts. First they told me that my car didn't need to be repaired. Then they said they would call me when the parts came in. I have been calling and they have been blowing me off. My car still has not been repaired. There is a defect with the headlight wiring. *tr
ODI 10607647
Electrical System
A message icon appeared on my dashboard saying "power saver mode" i didn't do what it was so i was going to look it up after i got of work.i parked my car and went to work. When i came out to go on my lunch break my car was completely dead. I called the dealership and they told me i needed a new alternator and i asks if i was covered and they said no even though i have only 42,200 miles.i looked up to see and saw…
ODI 10587684
Electrical System · Engine
I recently had to replace the alternator on my 2011 dodge charger at a total personal cost of more than $800. Considering that most people these days don't have this type of money just sitting around, it was a very troubling situation. As i was driving down the street i noticed that my vehicle began slowing down without me breaking and the dashboard displays started flickering. Battery save mode was displayed and…
ODI 10597421
Electrical System · Headlights
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the front passenger side headlight burned out on three different occasions. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer for all three repairs to replace the bulb. However, the failure recurred. The contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v101000 (electrical). The contact notified the dealer and they indicated that the…
ODI 10641297
Air Bags · Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Cpsc: i1440340a. 2011 dodge charger. Consumer stated she took her car in for recall work on the wiring harness for the air bag. *ln the consumer expected to have other recalls performed. However, the dealer informed her, those recalls were restricted to police vehicles. The low beam headlights and abs were not operational. *jb
ODI 10585885
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the headlights failed. In addition, the abs and esc warning lights illuminated. There was a recall related to the failure under nhtsa campaign id number 12v042000 (electrical system , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic) but the vin was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10583444
Air Bags · Electrical System · Seat Belts
The air bag censer comes on all the time , the passenger seat belt censer comes on stating that the passenger seat belt is not on when it is and the dashboard lights flicker all the time.
ODI 10749787
Electrical System
There has been a recall on my alternator. However, before the recall, the alternator failed and caused me sudden stop almost resulting in accident. I had to pay out of pocket for repair, tow truck and lost work. I need to file a claim for recovery. *tr
ODI 10671172
Electrical System · Headlights
Wiring harness of headlight overheated and caused harness to melt. I have no headlights. Took car to bob allen in frankfort and they informed that there is a recall for this issue but my car is not included in the recall and there is nothing that they will do. Yet this is a safety hazard and it should be fixed at no cost since they are having this issue with other cars. *js
ODI 10579582
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
The following are issues i'm having with my vehicle: 1. The headlights had to be replaced due the light socket being melted. I researched the matter and it appears that the 2011 chargers 3.6l have a problem where the wire harness melts for the low beam lights. The mechanic told me that this was a fire hazard. 2. The alternator went bad at 64,000 miles in which it completely killed my battery. Now i have replaced the…
ODI 10573731
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Front passenger side low beam headlight molex (harness) disfigured and inoperable. Apparently the part failed due to an overheated bulb harness connector, similar to nhtsa campaign #12v042000, and chrysler recall number m01. *tr
ODI 10572570
Electrical System
I was driving approx. 35 mph to grocery store and a 'battery saver mode' message came on. I made it to the store and when i came back out, car started fine. Within 1 minute the same message appeared, then the radio shut itself off, then the air went out. I started to look for a place to pull over and then i started to smell a burning smell. While trying to get out of the roadway, the car slowed down and i barely…
ODI 10614741
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
The passenger side low beam headlight went out the other day and when i went to change it the connector that attaches to the bulb was melted. Two week later the drivers side low beam light did the same thing. The bulbs that were in there at the time the connectors melted were oem rated bulbs. I contacted the dealer and they said the only thing available at the time was to buy the entire wiring harness and that would…
ODI 10567414
Air Bags · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving approximately 72 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and seized as the abs warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was previously taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the abs failed. The vehicle was repaired, however the failure recurred. In addition, the driver side headlight malfunctioned. The contact…
ODI 10766529
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
I have replaced the driver side headlamp 2 times now found the connector charred and brittle. I purchased the vehicle in january 2014 and saw lamp replacement done by the dealership i bought it from in the carfax so 3 times this bulb has been replaced since january. This is a potential fire hazard and chrysler needs to address this problem. I happen to work for chrysler and am an electrician and know the potential…
ODI 10575795