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. The contact stated that while driving 75 mph, the battery saver warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact smelled a burning odor. As a result, the battery exploded. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator and the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure…
Fire reported
ODI 10676598
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, the headlights suddenly failed to illuminate. The contact noticed that the bulb harness connector was burned. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number 12v042000 (electrical system , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic) but stated that the vin was not included in the recall campaign. The vehicle…
Fire reported
ODI 10567676
Air Bags · Electrical System
The airbag light in my charger kept coming on and staying on. When i took it to the dealer they said the error code was coming from the seat airbag sensors and they would need to be replaced. Apparently my charger was manufactured in january of 2011 and was not included in the recall for this exact same problem because the recall was only for those manufactured starting in april. The exact same part that was found…
ODI 10567415
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
On january 19th 2014 i was driving to work and the car went into battery saver mode the abs light came on, the radio shut off and the car started to shake and it went dead on a busy intersection. I had it towed to pep boys they changed the battery just so i can get it to dodge to replace the alternator it was a factory defect in the alternator wiring which is not on the recall list so, i had to pay $700. When i got…
ODI 10562463
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Headlight connection plugs melted lights don't work on low beams. Police vehicles have been recalled for this problem but not all others. Dealer wont fix wants me to pay for it. I think chrysler know that there is a problem because that why they recalled all police vehicles. I think this is a safety problem, when driving at night and your lights go out from light plugs melting and i or my wife and kids cant see the…
ODI 10561105
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
My passenger side low beam headlamp went out. I purchased a new bulb but when i went to replace it, i noticed that the harness attached to the bulb was scorched and melted. I replaced the harness along with the bulb. The headlight worked for a few days but no longer does. I noticed there is a recall for a similar problem but when i contacted the dealer, they informed me that my car was not part of the recall even…
ODI 10559847
Electrical System
My car displayed a message battery save mode, i was riding on the turnpike which i had to hurry and pull over because the radios down, then the air conditioner, then the dash board lights start appearing, the windshield wipers came on, the steering wheel became no easy to turn as if it was locking. I placed the car in park the entire car shut off, key wasn't able to be detected nothing. Had the car towed to my…
ODI 10558580
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Passenger side headlight started flickering was driving in bad fog could not use high beams the more we drove the worse the flickering became. All of a sudden it seemed like we lost all headlights we were able to pull over got out to check lights and the low beam headlight was out. We finally made it home. The next day went to check the lights and found the low beam wiring harness melted. I started looking online…
ODI 10573301
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the headlights suddenly failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the headlight harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was scheduled for repairs. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 12v042000 (electrical system , exterior…
ODI 10558196
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Driver side low beam light went out. Tried replacing the bulb, which was much more difficult than anticipated so, decided to take it to the dodge dealer i purchased the car from. Received a call from the service department only to be told that it was not the bulb but was the entire wiring mechanism and the wires had "melted". I have been a loyal dodge customer for many year, despite many difficulties with other…
ODI 10557316
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Same as everyone else. Started with having to replace both lightbulbs multiple times. Dealer said it was wiring harness but not covered by recall. Within 6 months major catastrophic failure with alternator and battery, again not covered. *tr
ODI 10556511
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Noticed that the passenger side low beam headlamp was not lighting. Installed a new lamp with the same current and power specs. With less than 4 hours on the new lamp it also failed to light. Removed the lamp and found the connector shell/housing charred and brittle. Contacts on one side of the connector and both the original and replacement lamps were discolored by intense heat. Evidently, the connector contact was…
ODI 10558199
Electrical System
I bought a 2011 charger in 2012. Dec 11 2013 my son was stranded in the cold with a dead alternator. It cost a fortune for tow, new alternator, labor ($865.00) . That is unacceptable for a 2 year old car and owners should be compensated. *tr
ODI 10633396
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Drivers side low beam went out while driving at night. While changing the bulb, i noticed that the connector and bulb were melted, black, and brittle. The new bulb lasted two days before it went out. Contacted dodge about the recall on dodge charger police vehicles, but vin specific recall does not cover my vehicle. Now i'm forced to get the harness repaired at my own expense. Does not seem right that there are so…
ODI 10557196
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Got pulled over by police for having right front headlight out. Did some research and found that this was a common problem with the wiring harness. Sure enough, when i wiggled the wire, the light came on, so the bulb is good but the wiring is bad. Seems this is a common problem, dodge should be taking care of this. *tr
ODI 10555075
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
My low beam headlights have went out over 5 times this year. I replaced the light at my expense every time. I took my car to a car shop to have the headlights replaced only to find out the bulb harnesses were burnt up. I took my car to the dealer to have the burnt up bulb harnesses replaced because that's what the remedy is and i was told my car could not be fixed with out payment. They stated that the recall was…
ODI 10554969
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Passenger side low beam headlight keeps going out/fails to light. The halogen lamp after being replaced fails the same way. If wires are jiggled, the light often will go back on, but then fails again. This has happened repeatedly. My wife contacted chrysler [redacted] and they told her that the car was not covered under a recall. The recall involved police versions of the same car. The same problem appears to be…
ODI 10555687
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Have a 2011 dodge charger that head light went out. Had it replaced and a few days later went out again. The next day car wouldn't start. Had to have car towed to dealership. Had to replace alternator and battery. Cost over $ 800 to get fixed. Don't understand with so many complaints that are identical why dodge hasn't had a recall. Seen where police cars have been recalled. Going to contact an attorney to see what…
ODI 10556222
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Tl-the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 mph the headlight were activated, the suddenly the passenger's side low beam headlights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who informed that the headlight wiring harness overheated and would need to be replaced. There was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 12v042000 (electrical…
Fire reported
ODI 10555710
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Wire harness to drivers side low beam headlight has melted. Seems like a common problem w/ this make, model, and year of this vehicle. *tr
ODI 10551798
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle erroneously decelerated then the battery saving, abs, and traction control warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the battery and the alternator would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware…
ODI 10551375
Electrical System · Service Brakes
I had pulled out of a parking lot maybe made it half a mile. The abs light came on the traction light came smoke was pouring out the hood. Before i could pull in the parking lot my lights went out before i could safely get in a place to park my steering would not work. My car has very few miles on it and has been taken care of. The car was completely dead. If you look back on this car an all the recalls. There is…
Fire reported
ODI 10640553
Electrical System · Steering
I currently own a 2011 dodge charger and i got into my car and noticed that all of the lights were on in the dash board from the wind shield wipers, power steering service light was flashing, brake lights i mean every light was on. I took the car to the dealer because i purchased the car december 2012 and i remember the dealer saying that i had the previous owners warranty but to find out i only had the power train…
ODI 10557987
Electrical System
While sitting in a parking lot my 2011 dodge charger battery light came on. I turned my vehicle off and tried to re-start it but nothing. I called aaa the technician tried to jump start it but my battery wouldn't take the charge. After testing the battery it was completely dead. He tested the alternator and said it was sending 344 amps through the battery. So 178.00 later he hooked up a new battery told me it will…
ODI 10654664
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Low beam headlight went out. Changed it and the very next day went out again. Looked to see the harness was burnt. High beams work fine. Checked to see if it had a recall, chrysler said no. Will be contacting my lawyer since i've noticed everyone has been having the same issue. I think every dodge charger will have this problem and there are too many for them to recall, so they are going to get a gang of $ off of…
ODI 10549717