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 · Engine
Bought 2011 charger in july, 2014. On october 22nd, i noticed a funny smell, but could not locate. On october 24, my car started making a whining sound that got louder over next 3 miles. I pulled over to a parking lot, notice smoke coming from under hood. I lift hood and see oil leaking out of timing chain cover onto alternator. My car shut off, won't start, and battery saver mode light flashing, gauges acting…
ODI 10683578
Air Bags · Electrical System
I own a 2011 dodge charger and recently had to replace the alternator. The battery light suddenly appeared followed by the abs and skid control lights. My vehicle shut down completely within a matter of minutes. I had no steering or brake capabilities. My repair cost to replace the alternator was $813.87. In addition to the alternator issue, my airbag light came on a week ago so i went online and discovered the…
ODI 10650515
Electrical System
Driving at highway speeds, lost al electrical followed by loss of power steering, was able to exit and park in a chain store parking lot. Towed to dealership and diagnosed as a bad alternator. This alternator failure also caused the battery to fail. Fortunate that it was close to a dodge dealership f or repair. Investigation shows this is a common problem. Needs to recalled. *tr
ODI 10649887
Electrical System
While driving down the highway every indicator on my vehicle dash lit up which caused some alarm and confusion for his driver. Approximately 30 seconds later, the radio completely shut off and the phone charger in my outlet proceeded to blink. The rpm indicator went up to 3 and a jerking motion ensued. I proceeded down the highway into a left turning lane so that i may get off the highway. Fortunately, my car made…
ODI 10649202
Electrical System · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 mph, the battery power saver and electronic stability control warning light illuminated as the radio failed. Also, the windshield wipers came on independently, the headlights shut off, the dashboard lights flashed on and off, and the brakes hesitated to stop the vehicle. The vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to a dealer…
ODI 10648792
Electrical System
Vehicle stopped in the middle of the street. All electrical equipment appeared to fail. Upon inspecting the hood, there was smoke coming from where the alternator appears to be. Appears to be alternator. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10649669
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting
Mil light came on starting flashes lost power while i'm driving took it the dealership they can't find what's wrong ... Light will go away and come back repeat the same exact thing ...both fog lights are completely out change the bulbs still out have to be wiring over heating. *tr
ODI 10660925
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the dashboard lights failed to illuminate, the radio cut off, and the gauges failed to operate. The failure recurred multiple times intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 14v634000 (electrical system) however, the parts needed were…
ODI 10679089
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery failed due to the hands free module draining the battery. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 21,000.
ODI 10691823
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled as the battery saver warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign…
ODI 10648151
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving at an unknown speed, the battery light and all of the warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. Immediately after the failure, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 12/19/14*cn the consumer stated the vehicle was parked. The…
ODI 10654478
Electrical System
First of all i had to replace my battery last month which i thought was the problem, which cost me $185. I have now learned that the problem is my alternator. I was turning onto my street and my brake light and traction control light started blinking and i could smell something burning. I immediately pulled into my driveway because my 10 month granddaughter was strapped into her car seat and i was scared because i…
ODI 10644153
Electrical System
On tuesday (10/7/14)night i was driving the car and the radio stop working and then i got the message of battery save mode, next day car broke down it didn't wanna start good thing i was not driving so, now im stuck with a $750 dollar bill thanks dodge *tr
ODI 10645067
Electrical System
I was driving home and a message came up that said battery saver mode. When i stopped at a red light and pulled off the car started to shut down. The car shut completely down but luckily i was next to a parking lot and was able to pull in. *tr
ODI 10644202
Electrical System
While driving on the street approx. 40mph, the "battery saver" message appeared on the dash display followed by the radio turning off, and then the "abs" light came on. After that the "traction control" light. Then it all went downhill from here pretty fast. Seatbelt light came on, a/c off, headlights dimming, then the dash went completely blank,then the car shut down completely, no power steering or brakes. The…
ODI 10643319
Electrical System
Getting another known dodge issue fixed on my 2011, yes 2011 dodge charger at the dealership. They test drive it after replacing the valve cover gaskets and the car suddenly dies. The alternator went out. How can a 3 year old car with 70000 miles have a bad alternator?? That's unheard of. I have a car with 140,000 miles on it and have never had to replace the alternator. This is clearly an issue! The dodge…
ODI 10643314
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
While driving, "battery saver mode" message came up. From here, i could smell something coming from under the hood. Then the abs light and traction control light came on. Was able to get it home, before trying to drive it again later after jumping it and it was completely dead. Was able to finally jump it long enough to get out of my driveway and into the street so it could be towed. Brought it to my dealership and…
ODI 10643260
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
This is the third day in a row of getting battery saver mode message in ivic. First day it came on while i was driving at approx. 50 mph and experienced power loss (radio shutting off, lights on dash illuminating, loss of steering, etc.) within 5 minutes. Pulled alternator (replaced both battery and alternator in may after same issue) and shop said it tested fine. Battery also tested fine. Put alternator and battery…
ODI 10643257
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Driving with my daughter in the car in heavy morning traffic and ivic message came on stating car was in battery saver mode. Second time in 4 months this has happened (got alternator and battery tested and replaced the first time) so i immediately turned around to head back home. By the time i got near my neighborhood about 5 minutes later everything was shutting off and i could only go 25 mph with no power…
ODI 10641605
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the alternator assembly was replaced but the failure recurred. In addition, the battery safe mode warning light illuminated. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system) but the contact was added to a waiting list and informed…
ODI 10702504
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that various warning lamps illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle stalled. The contact was not able to restart the vehicle and it was towed to the authorized dealer. The technician replaced the alternator assembly. The vehicle was repaired. The contact received a notification letter for nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system).…
ODI 10676959
Electrical System · Steering
I was pulling into the residential area that i live in at approximately 17 mph and my stereo shut off, and i noticed on the dashboard a warning message that read "power saving mode" then the abs light and the stability control light came on along with the lightning bolt came on, then the air shut off and it felt like the heater was turned on, the dashboard show the temperature being 105 and there was a weird smell…
ODI 10641349
Electrical System
Loud whining noise followed by battery saver mode message. *tr
ODI 10641932
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
Started driving my vehicle from work. When all of a sudden my whole dashboard lite up with the "abs light, power saver mode, and the traction control light. While attempting to pull over the vehicle my radio power off and the vehicle began making a "whining" noise. The engine shut off by itself. I pop the hood and while raising the hood white smoke appeared and i could smell something burning. My sister was present…
Fire reported
ODI 10640116
Electrical System
Driving approx 40 mph, battery saver mode indicator came on, car still drove fine. Next day on way into work, battery saver mode indicator was still on, approx speed while traveling to work was 70 mph, once i arrived at work, i started to smell something burning, i popped the hood and noticed a distinctive electrical burning smell. Tried starting car, and vehicle will not start. It wasn't till i looked at this…
ODI 10640081