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 · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving approximately 35 mph, an unknown warning light illuminated and the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 34,000.
ODI 10730319
Electrical System · Engine
6/19/15 the car was taken to the dealer originally for a recall on the alternator. After the job was completed i drove the car home and had trouble shutting it off. After shifting it through the gears several times it shut off. The next day i had the same problem. I took it to the dealer the next weekend and they could not replicate the problem. I took the car home and it shut off fine. The next day the problem…
ODI 10735656
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving at any speed, the check engine warning indicator flashed randomly, and the air conditioning and heating functions failed to work. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The actuator, compressor, and thermostat were replaced, but the failure continued. The service engine indicator continued to illuminate and the vehicle drove roughly. The contact…
ODI 10915338
Electrical System
Started my vehicle and as i drove away from parked, warning message (battery saving mode). Abs and traction control light came on. After 2 miles, car began to smell of "electrical burning". When car stopped, all power lost. Opened hood and alternator was smoking. Had car towed to dodge, and am told no recall on my vin (5.7l engine), even though this is the exact problem that the 3.6l engines have and are recalled. I…
ODI 10725354
Electrical System
Alternator failure in a 4 year old car. Wow. Driving down the autobahn at 130kph, and your car shuts off, not cool. Should have done my research before i bought this vehicle.
ODI 10721586
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving at various speeds, the passenger side low beam headlight would fail intermittently. The failure progressed to where both front passenger headlights and high beam headlights malfunctioned. The contact was informed that the vin was not associated with nhtsa campaign number: 14v101000 (exterior lighting) and nhtsa campaign number: 12v042000 (electrical system,…
ODI 10706683
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Received message on console why driving "battery saver mode" drove 1 mile and pulled into gas station. While parked and car running radio, abs, stability control systems all went offline. I turned the car off and smelled electrical burning. Opened hood and burning smell was stronger. I returned to the car and all electrical power was completely drained. Towed to dodge dealership after calling chrysler recall…
ODI 10702585
Electrical System
My vehicle was parked under my carport for approximately 35-40 minutes. I came out got in the car and seen smoke coming from the passenger visor. I pulled the visor down and it burst into flames. I jumped out of the vehicle ran back in the house called 911 and started applying water but the flames kept coming back. Then finally after several attempts i put the fire out. Then the fire department came looked at the…
Fire reported
ODI 10705073
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while stopped, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for…
ODI 10701041
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to repair the vehicle. The dealer was unable to inform when the part would become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10692627
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving at 60 mph, the vehicle lost power. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the fuel injector and alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, the vehicle stalled immediately after repair. Also, the contact noticed smoke coming from the front of the vehicle and a burning odor. The contact was unable to restart…
Fire reported
ODI 10694958
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). However, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10701322
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Tl*the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign id numbers: 14v101000 (exterior lighting) and 14v634000 (electrical system) and stated that the parts needed were unavailable to repair the vehicle. The dealer was unable to inform when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10691822
Electrical System
2011 dodge charger. Consumer requests reimbursement for vehicle recall repairs. *smd the consumer stated the alternator was replaced. *jb
ODI 10694545
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10691674
Air Bags · Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated and the speedometer displayed the incorrect vehicle speed. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 13v118000 (air bags), 14v101000 (exterior lighting), and 14v634000 (electrical system). The parts needed to do the repairs were…
ODI 10730155
Electrical System
As i was driving down the road the belt started whining and my battery light came on as well as all other dash electrical and the electrical shut down. No power to car. Shop has confirmed a bad alternator. This is an awd charger-there was not an option for a 2011 awd in the drop downs above. *tr
ODI 10691115
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving at a low speeds, the vehicle stalled and unknown warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not able to restart. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was…
ODI 10691886
Electrical System · Steering
Car completely lost power while approaching red light a red light. First radio stop working, turned completely off, wouldn't come on. Then lost control and all power to vehicle. *tr
ODI 10684083
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and restarted after recharging the battery. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…
ODI 10681693
Electrical System
Alternator failure, complete engine/steering shut down, burning smell-while on highway. Car totally inoperable afterwards. *tr
ODI 10681369
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the wipers activated and the radio turned off independently as the safer battery mode warning indicator illuminated. The steering wheel became difficult to turn and the contact had to apply excessive force in order to turn the vehicle as all the warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact turned the vehicle…
ODI 10679145
Electrical System
We had recall p08 headlamp wiring performed on 2/22/15 at palmen dodge in racine wi. 2 months later we moved to arizona. Within 6 months after this recall was addressed we continued to have headlights go out. After a couple of times i started keeping receipts. Approx. Every 6 months we had to replace our headlights (sometimes 1, sometimes both). We finally had a dealership built near our house this year (rodeo…
ODI 11208420
Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while making a left turn, the lights on the instrument panel became dim. In addition, the brakes failed and the steering wheel seized as the abs warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator and the head lamp wiring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 10680052
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, it stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 60,000.
ODI 10676625