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 · Fuel/Propulsion System
My alternator went out around 45k miles in 2013/2014. I had it replaced; it has since been recalled, but dodge refused to acknowledge the issue when it was brought in even though there was a strong smell of something electrical burning along with a loss in electrical power. In 2016, at around 75k miles, fuel started leaking from just in front of the rear passenger-side tire. The gasket between the tank and pump was…
ODI 10839494
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
I have the following issues with my 2011 dodge charger se: 1 - the vehicle has "clicking" noise coming from the front passenger side when powering on the vehicle's heater. The noise lasts for about 25 seconds before it stops. This is a constant re-occurrence. The noise also occurs randomly, both when the vehicle is powered on and off. 2 - the trunk keeps popping open every time i start the vehicle. It also opens…
ODI 10838679
Electrical System
In october if 2014, the battery completely failed suddenly without warning, i had to replace it with a new one with more cranking amps! Since that time the car has been hesitantly starting at times and would seem to lose power! The abs light came on and the cruise control stopped working. Then on december 25,2015 the car began to lose power, the battery saver mode came on and the car completely stalled while driving…
ODI 10825513
Electrical System
As i turned off a main street towards a residential area, i got a low battery indicator on my dash and all of a sudden my radio turned off by itself and my car began to make a winding type noise and then my traction indicator and other indicators lit up on my dashboard. The car stalled and began to smoke under the hood. I could not turn the car on, close the windows or open the truck or even get it in a gear that i…
ODI 10809093
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
As i turned to pull in my driveway, all at once the abs light and stability control light illuminated on my dash, the powersteering quit working, all at the same time the vehicle had begun making a loud high pitched humming noise with smoke coming from under the hood that had a very intense burning, electrical type smell. Then the dash flashed that the car was in battery saver mode, subsequently dying altogether.…
ODI 10789769
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Latch · Service Brakes
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that there was low voltage on the battery, which kept being drained without warning. The battery was replaced by the contact, but the failure continued. Also, the latches failed to function on the front passenger side doors. The dealer replaced both latches. In addition, the service stability traction control, service engine, air bag, and…
ODI 10935130
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
I have a 2011 dodge charger, and i'm having problems with the trunk it just opens for no reason. Also the alternator went out, and they claim my car is not on the recall list but it has the exact alternator as the ones on the recall list. This is ridiculous.
ODI 10788970
Electrical System
I have a 2011 charger r/t awd and had the battery saver mode come on yesterday, along with a winding noise and electrical burning odor. After this the car would not start no more and the battery drained. Just got a call from dodge it is my altanator gone bad. They have a recall with this issue for other vehicles but not mines and its the same type altanator.
ODI 10787668
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10850236
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Traction Control System · Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving approximately 60 mph, the save battery, traction control, and the abs warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact mentioned that the front headlights became inoperable and the windshield wipers operated independently. The contact also stated that the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle…
ODI 10780763
Electrical System
My 2011 dodge charger v8 has less than 27k miles and my alternator went out last week. $619.99 later, i did research to find out there is a recall but only on the v6 engine, not the v8. I think dodge needs to include the v8's in this recall as there is no reason my alternator should have gone out this soon!!
ODI 10779443
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Low beam headlight wiring harness, over heated and cause head lights to go out.
ODI 10777952
Electrical System · Steering
I was driving back home from work when my steering wheel locked on the freeway. All these lights came up on the dashboard from traction abs battery came on. Luckily i could pull over i shut the car off and turned it back on but it did it another 3 times before i got home very unsafe.
ODI 10777362
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While the vehicle was parked, the contact engaged the remote start, entered the vehicle, and depressed the start button. The vehicle independently accelerated. The contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle failed to respond. The contact crashed into a wall and a parked vehicle. A police report was filed. The contact sustained minor injuries that did not require…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10761254
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge challenger. The contact stated that the engine stalled without warning and abnormal noises emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number 13v118000(air bags) and a manufacturer service campaign for the engine timing chain and chain guide. However, the problem recurred for the timing chain. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10758798
Electrical System
ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY
ODI 10748984
Electrical System
Brought vehicle into dealership due to a "battery saver mode" message in my evic, along with a slight winding noise heard in the engine compartment and a slight electrical burning odor. Dealer was unable to replicate issue and sent me home. Next day, the same message appeared in my evic and a very strong electrical burning odor could be smelt coming through my vents in the passenger compartment. Took vehicle back to…
ODI 10748897
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not able to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection and diagnosis. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
ODI 10748104
Electrical System
When driving the car it started flashing the abs brake light and traction control light, then the steering became very hard to do then it went into battery saving mode and the battery light came on. All of this happened without warning while driving. Was told by dodge the alternator went out and that the v8's were not covered under the recall only the v6's even though mine did the same as the ones under recall.
ODI 10747431
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence and then an independent mechanic where the alternator was replaced but the failure recurred. The contact noticed that the battery save mode and the brake warning indicators flashed when the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the…
ODI 10853851
Electrical System · Engine
First the abs and esc lights came on then the message battery saver mode then the radio turned off and the ac stopped blowing cold air then the battery light came on. I turned off the car and tried to start it but it would not start but the windshield wipers did come on for 1 pass and the speedometer and tac also did 1 pass left to right and back slowly. Checked the internet and seen others with same problem cause…
ODI 10744344
Electrical System
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that there was a random electrical failure with the vehicle. The low beam headlights randomly shorted out. The vehicle was taken to the dealer more than three times, but they could not replicate or diagnose the failure. The bulbs were replaced several times, but the failure progressed. The dealer repaired the vehicle per nhtsa campaign…
ODI 10917269
Electrical System · Engine
On 07/20/2015 at around 1:15 i parked my vehicle in concord mills mall parking lot, went in to return a product. I returned to my car around 1:25, attempted to start my vehicle(push button start) it cycled to the "run" position, but the car didn't start. After about 4 attempts i knew something was wrong because i smelt a "burnt electrical smell". I exited the vehicle and popped my hood, i took a look around at all…
ODI 10735803
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
I owned and purchased my 2011 dodge charger since 5-17-2014. On 7-13-2015, my son was getting ready to leave art institutes of atlanta/decatur, the 2011 charger he was operating would not crank. After the wrecker arrived to get ready and tow, the car cranked and he made it home from decatur, ga to mcdonough, ga. The next day, 7-14-2015, i tried to start the car and it wouldn't crank till i called a wrecker on…
ODI 10744512
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving at 40 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 87,000.
ODI 10733646