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
Car died at intersection with almost no warning. Lost all power with in 1 min of stall. Alternator is fried. Came to a stop and within 30 seconds a battery light came on and said "battery saver mode". Bells started to ding and the wipers turned on. Tried to pull over and car stalled in middle of the road. Turned hazards on and 1 minute later there was no power at all. When we tried to jump the car in order to close…
ODI 10905745
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the battery warning indicator illuminated. The contact replaced the battery. In addition, while driving the vehicle, an abnormal odor entered the interior. It was determined that the alternator assembly was on fire. The fire extinguished on its own. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic for further inspection and diagnostic testing. The vin was not…
ODI 10903121
Electrical System
As i was driving i smelled a burning odor and also noticed my vehicle going into a battery protect mode...radio, air conditioner shut off. I immediately pulled off the road and looked under the hood and smoke was coming from the alternator. I entered my vehicle and the vehicle had no power at all to start it to move it or get it out of gear.
ODI 10896626
Electrical System
When leaving my house one day my radio cut off within 1 minute of the car being started. I pulled over, turned the car off and then turned the car back on and all sound went out again within 1 minute. I rode my whole trip with no sound. Upon arriving to my destination i noticed my car was in battery saver mode (a mode that i have never seen). My battery has been bad before and i never received this message. Within a…
ODI 10899441
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
In august my car out of nowhere warned and activated itself for battery saver mode and not long after that same day the car lost all power causing me to loose total control of brakes and steering as well as unable to unlock my car to get out. Imagine the fear i had especially having my fiance and daughter in the car with me. Thankfully no collision occurred but what if? The battery died because the alternator needed…
ODI 10916335
Electrical System
Alternator died out of no where at 56k miles and they don't want to take responsibility. I was driving on a busy street and all the lights went off and power steering went out , then power and rolled into a parking lot. Almost got killed driving and car went crazy with all lights and now is dead.
ODI 10893754
Electrical System
I have a 2011 dodge charger rt. The alternator failed without warning as i was driving. I lost control of the car because the power steering was gone. There was no power in the car. There was a small electrical fire under the hood. All of these things are covered under recall p60/nhtsa 14v-634 for 2011 through 2014 model year dodge durango, chrysler 300, dodge challenger, dodge charger and 2012 through 2014 model…
Fire reported
ODI 10893796
Electrical System
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that there was a loss of power, the instrument cluster flickered, and the lights shorted out when the vehicle experienced an electrical failure. The failure recurred more than two times. The contact replaced the battery twice, but the failure continued. The contact stated there was a progressing burning odor during the failure. The vin was…
ODI 10893228
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle went into battery saver mode without warning. The contact stated that the forward collision warning system, anti-lock braking system, and electronic stability control became disengaged. The contact stated that there was also an abnormal smoke odor coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact stopped the vehicle, opened the hood, and…
Fire reported
ODI 10885877
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving on interstate doing 65 mph (and once while doing 25 mph) my lights, stereo and speedometer went out and car speed decreased. All lights on the dash light up/flash then after a few seconds everything go back to normal. Have happened several times while driving. And on two occasions the power steering fuses had to be replaced because they keep getting blown out. Have had alternator exchanged at last…
ODI 10883498
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
Alternator smoking. Electronic stability control light came on first, then a whining noise during the following week. Then dead battery. When battery replaced, alternator started smoking.
Fire reported
ODI 10875752
Electrical System · Engine
Driving home from work 65mph, all lights on dash went out, radio went dark, a/c blew super hot air and blinded me and engine died and wouldn't restart. I had to carefully get off road on the hottest day of the ear to find smoke coming from 5.7l engine. Small fire from alternator! Almost hit 5 cars and almost got hit by 3. This is the same alternator from the previous p60 recall, but isn't covered because recall only…
Fire reported
ODI 10874748
Electrical System
I was driving on a two lane street and my car suddenly died while i was driving 30 mph. Smoke was coming from my hood most likely from a small fire. The alternator died on me and my car died while i was driving. I almost got in an accident but i was able to control the car with no power luckily. The alternator also killed my fuses and destroyed the batter so all of that was repaced.
Fire reported
ODI 10897459
Electrical System
Had a strong smell of electrical fire followed by battery light and battery saver mode, then shortly after they whole car shut down all the electrical systems and engine while driving on a 4 lane divided highway with my daughter in the car. Upon checking found the alternator had burnt out and it was not charging the battery. Upon changing the alternator and had no issues. However i do not believe a five-year-old car…
Fire reported
ODI 10863963
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
I was driving, with my son in the car, and my electrical system completely failed. My windows, steering, brakes,and etc. Stopped working while i was driving. Behind me was an log truck fully loaded. Thanks god there was just enough space for him to swurve around my car. This could have been a deadly accident. This all happen while my car was moving and i was able to get in a safe position before stopping the car.…
ODI 10862897
Electrical System
I have the v8 5.7l rt charger that has a 160v alternator. This exact alternator was recalled in the v6 models but not for the v8??? My alternator went out with first showing signs of electrical problems, radio, lights and etc. After doing some research i have learned that this problem is the same with all the 2011-2014 alternators in the chargers. Some people are having to replace these not just once but twice…
ODI 10862670
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
There is a recall for 2011 dodge chargers concerning a wiring harness that effects the low beam headlights. For some reason, only certain models were included in the recall. My model (r/t) is not included in the recall but i'm having the exact same problem that is listed in the recall. The recall number is po8
ODI 10914457
Body · Electrical System
Trunk latch stopped working and trunk light and trunk release button and no trunk ajar alarm lighting up on the dashboard. Stationary. The dealer stated the latch was fried and had to replace the whole unit and button.
ODI 10864503
Electrical System
My alternator has gone out, and it is barley 5 years old. The recall is for alternators with a 160 amp. The 180 amp is doing the same thing, so when will the recall take place for this alternator. There are hundreds of complaints for this but, still no recall. The same manufacture for the 160 is the same for the 180. People are being stranded both literally and financially. I was driving when smoke started coming…
ODI 10861319
Electrical System
Vehicle radio keeps going back and forth from radio to auxiliary this happens whether the vehicle is stopped or in motion. I also get a systems upgrade warning when i try to synchronize the cell phone using the vehicle's blue tooth.
ODI 10860059
Electrical System
My vehicle at 61k miles experienced this nearly causing a massive accident. I was driving at 55mph when the car began to loss power, the car down shifted from od to first cause me to slide. I recovered fortunately. To then loss all power and steering. This all occurred with in 30-35 secs chrysler group llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 chrysler 300, dodge charger, challenger, and durango; and…
ODI 10854782
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting
While driving my 2011 rt awd dodge charger on the freeway, at approximately 65 mph, all of the lights (including, the dash lights, the radio, the headlights, i am unsure if the rear running lights were involved) shut off momentarily (3-5 seconds). During that time i noticed a change in the steering, the wheel became stiff like the power steering was off. I let my foot off of the gas pedal but did not brake so i'm…
ODI 10849895
Electrical System
My 2011 dodge charger has been back to the dealer several times for various recalls. The first recall was for a defective wiring harness that caused fused to trip. The repair corrected the problem for a short time but the fuses continue to trip. The latest recall is for an alternator problem. The vehicle was operating properly until the alternator light came on. The vehicle lost steering and then all power after the…
ODI 10849789
Air Bags · Electrical System · Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While parked, the air bag and tire pressure warning lights illuminated. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was operated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
ODI 10881736
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving 30 mph, the headlamps and all the warning lights on the instrument cluster illuminated. In addition, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the vehicle jerked. I had to apply force to the steering wheel. Car was taken to dodge dealer ship i received a call and stated that the alternator and battery needed to be replaced. I replace both things and car…
ODI 10837691