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 · Exterior Lighting
Noticed the low beam headlight on the passenger side was out, went to get a new bulb and replaced it. After a few days noticed the light went out again took it in to a dodge dealership and i was told i would need to replace all wiring because the wires were melted and it would only be a matter of time before the other headlight would go out. Looked up recalls & even called the 800 number but my model is not one of…
ODI 10500880
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2011 dodge charger. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle electrical issues and consumer states unsatisfactory customer service at dealership. *smd the consumer stated 10 hours after picking the vehicle up from the dealer, he noticed the same headlight was out. The consumer stated he experienced a problem, with the headlight before. The headlight issue, was a recalled component. *jb
ODI 10596127
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, both headlights malfunctioned. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the technician diagnosed that the headlight jumper harness needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v042000 (electrical…
ODI 10487603
Electrical System · Tires · Vehicle Speed Control · Wheels
I bought my 2011 charger in july 2012 with 32000miles on it. Four months after buying my charger i had to replace both back tires. The tires were so worn out the wire was showing. Bought 2 new tires , by january 2013. These were used tires. In may 2012 , i bought 4 new tires and had an alignment done. August 2013 the back tires had wire showing again. Dealer said it was the tow bar .i bought it in for repairs $350.…
ODI 10597757
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl - the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the low beam headlamp stop working without any warnings. The contact mentioned that while attempting to change the bulb he noticed that the harness had melted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and refused to provide any assistance since the vehicle was not included in…
ODI 10568685
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
I purchase my car 9 months ago never had a problem until i took it to a dealer to get the 2 recalls fix after a week my car wouldn't turn on call them the steering wheel light show up engine light and abs too said it was the battery that dead but they charge and it was fine week later my car steering wheel lock couldn't brake because got lock too call the dealer show same lights steering abs engine lights too now…
ODI 10488664
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the driver's side low beam headlight burned out. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the low beam headlamps failed due to an overheated bulb harness connector. The dealer advised the contact that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: (electrical system: fuses and circuit breakers). The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10490178
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the headlight bulb continuously overheated and caused the wiring harness to become melted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician verified the failure and notified her that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v042000 (electrical system , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was made…
Fire reported
ODI 10573142
Electrical System
Consumer writes in regards to police dodge charger. Superintendent states a burning wire type of odor and vehicle filled with smoke, which was detected from the rear of the vehicle. Fire and explosion incident reported *tgw the fire quickly spread throughout the vehicle and an oxygen cylinder exploded and blasted approximately 50-75 feet away. The trunk lid blasted off, resting approximately 75 feet from the vehicle…
Fire reported
ODI 10480484
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Car went into battery saver mode, radio shut off, tried to make it home had to pull over and have towed, alternator was out. We just had to put another alternator on in may of year 2014, same thing, radio out, made it to auto repair shop, the part was on back order because there is such a high demand, we were told this is a common problem in this car. *tr
ODI 10615118
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 12v197000 (electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers) and contacted the dealer to secure an appointment for recall repairs. The contact stated that the parts needed for the repair had not been available for approximately five months. The contact was concerned with driving the vehicle without having the safety…
ODI 10470793
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Headlights
Upon starting the vehicle during daylight hours, the auto light control was on for the vehicles low beam headlight use. As time went on, and a few stops were made, a plastic aroma was noticed several times during frequent stopping between traffic lights. The vehicle's evic messaging system was checked for any overheating issues due to the high temperatures of the day. Nothing was out of the ordinary. Several…
Fire reported
ODI 10464220
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the speedometer began to display inaccurate readings, the air conditioner began to turn off and on, and the radio would play continuously. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle's computer system needed to be upgraded. The…
Crash reported
ODI 10465776
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
The low beam headlamps had a shortage in the wiring harness. The dealership replaced the passenger side and three months later the driver side started shorting out with the same issue. A friend of mine had the same exact issue in a brand new 2011 charger and replaced both lamps in a similar fashion. I was told by the dealership that this issue was a problem for a few more customers. It is a recall for a police…
ODI 10522587
Electrical System
The first time the incident happened i was driving down livernois and the hurled them it shut down and the service power steering came up and the throttle light and it would not start for about and hour after it started it shut down 10 more times before we was able to make it home this was a saturday night at about 9:30 them we took it in to the dealership and they kept it for 2 days gave it back and it did it again…
ODI 10458781
Air Bags · Electrical System
Takata recall. My passenger airbag rattles like there are parts loose inside of it. Chrysler just keep saying that the parts aren't available and that i must understand that it takes a long time to manufacture parts and distribute them everywhere. With all of the rattling inside this airbag device i'm fairly sure if i have an accident my passenger won't survive. In regards to the electrical often when i turn my…
ODI 10948064
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
While turning left to cross multiple lanes on the highway, i accelerated to go and the car began coasting. I pressed on the gas and nothing! I put it in neutral, heard it rev and put it into drive..still nothing! The car would not accelerate. With on coming traffic and cars swerving to keep from plowing into me, i quickly put the car in park, shut it off, tried to re-started it (x3)and put it in drive. I was finally…
ODI 10444950
Electrical System · Steering
Safety concerns that effect vehicle control, egress and value. Steering has loud grinding sound and becomes hard to turn. Uconnect and electrical occasional problems; trunk opens by itself, you can hear the relay click and release the trunk, door handles do not unlock the car, airbag light comes on and goes off after restarting, uconnect control touch screen not functioning, dash lights stay on even when the car is…
ODI 10443821
Electrical System
Car has stalled and shut off when driving. Car locks you out and will not open unless you use the key. Electrical module that controls car is like 'hal from 2001 space odyssey, it does what it wants and the dealer has to reprogram it twice a month. Turns the ac on by itself in freezing weather. *tr
ODI 10439197
Air Bags · Electrical System
Airbag system failure. Indicator light, dealer tested and stated airbag module is defective, airbag system not working. Part would take 3 weeks to come in! *tr
ODI 10439196
Electrical System · Seat Belts · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The first week i got my car the brake light came on while i was driving. My car was ordered for me and took a little over two months to be delivered. The brake light comes on, flashes and then goes off at unpredictable times. I have taken it to the dealer 4 times but they never put that complaint on my sheet. They keep saying the computer isn't showing anything wrong. I also had a problem with the car keyless…
ODI 10450840
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
First issue(s) occured in may of 2011 and have continued to date. Over 25 visits to 2 dealerships for fixes, and no one can get a fix on it. First, it was the passive entry door handles, which have occurred 5 times and 5 fixes since last year. Second issue was the power shutdown for the car, 3 dead batteries, and several issues concerning the uconnect system shutting down during driving. There has been a relentless…
ODI 10463801
Electrical System · Steering
U-connect (hands frees phone) disconnects and will not reconnect, until car is restarted. Has been in the shop three times. Chrysler group has been contacted, stated they were aware of the problem. Stated they would be sending a update cd with instructions, never arrived steering alignment: camber problem has wore 5/32 of tread on the front tires in 7600 miles. *tr
ODI 10436544