2011 Dodge Charger Engine Problems
- 70
- 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 70 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 6 indicate fire
What owners report
- battery saver · 15 records
- saver mode · 15 records
- failure mileage · 9 records
- check engine · 7 records
- light came · 6 records
- engine light · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 27 |
| 60–100k mi | 23 |
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
The car seems to continue overheating no matter what after numerous deliveries to the dealership, i was assured the car would no longer overheat but it continues to do so.
ODI 11234247
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
The car gave an error message 'vehicle not in par'. Could not turn engine off. Eventually car began to overheat and caused blown head gaskets. Have to get an entire new engine and replace shifter and push to start system.
ODI 11234747
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled and the vehicle was towed to the contact's home. An independent mechanic examined the vehicle and diagnosed that the engine head gasket failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
ODI 11206279
Engine
I gave the car fuel throttle and it stalled then died on the freeway. After being struck by another car from behind, the car started fine and still runs perfect. No check engine light. My research suggest the pcm on these cars are faulty.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11193431
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving at an unknown speed, there was a clicking noise coming from the instrument panel and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact also detected an odor of burning oil through the vents and smoke appeared from the front passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the valve cover…
Fire reported
ODI 11173534
Air Bags · Engine
The car had an alternator and airbag recall which i tried to schedule several times but the part was never ready. While driving to work on the 880 freeway the car shut off b/c of the alternator, now i have to pay put of pocket and they are going to reimburse me and i have to rent a car for the next 2 days.. Inconvenience to no end.
ODI 11156023
Engine · Power Train
I am wondering if i have any further actions that are available to me for a recall situation. My car had a recall for the timing chain and i had the recall performed in 2014. A few weeks ago while on the highway during rush hour in a snow storm the timing chain failed and destroyed my engine. I had seconds to negotiate my lane and get to safety which i could not. The back of my vehicle was still sticking out of the…
Crash reported
ODI 11163058
Engine
My 2011 dodge charger rt 5.7l v8 hemi started having issues running, it felt like it was idling high when sitting still while running in drive, but the rpm's were normal. Then it would periodically sound like it was not going to start, when turning it on, it would sputter and struggle to start, but t would start. The service engine light came on and the vehicle started having issues on the highway at high speeds, if…
ODI 11133593
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
I was driving my vehicle straight down a city street at 36 miles per hour through an intersection light and my car began to shake really hard and the car began to drop speed on its own, i went to press the gas to acelerate and the egine light began to flash and the air conditioner started blowing really hot air and i lost all power to the vehicle.i tried to push the gas to turn off the busy street but i had no power…
ODI 11128425
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
When driving down the interstate (august 2017 with 130k miles on the dash) i suddenly lost throttle response and i could not accelerate. At this point motor began to shake as i coasted to the edge as my car shut off while still in the run position. A red lighting bolt appeared and my vehicle did not want to start. After attempting to start several times the car finally started. Took it to a dealer in garden city…
ODI 11057893
Engine
Check engine light comes on as im driving on a highway at 70mph and my car goes into "limp" mode which could of caused an accident. Cylinder 5 misfire is the diagnosis after taking it to the dealer. It appears to be a bad lifter inside of the head in which caused over 4k to fix. This is a safety hazard in which the engine failed while driving with my family inside!!
ODI 11057768
Engine
Oil filter housing the oil filter housing of vehicle was damage creating major leak in the engine with a high risk of causing fire. I noticed a considerable amount of oil while the car was park outside my driveway , i immediately take the vehicle to the mechanic shop where was repaired costing me $582 for parts and labor. I consider this issue a safety recall due to amount of oil spill in the motor, this can…
ODI 11054482
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
I drive a 2011 dodge charger rt my vehicle continues to loss power and when power is lost i have no power streering or brakes. I was advised my vehicle has a active recall t-36 in which the problems i'm have are a direct result of the recall. My vehicle has been in the shop multiple times at classic dodge in denton tx. The only thing classic dodge has done is replace the battery stating we had to start there and…
Crash reported
ODI 11052954
Air Bags · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the check engine and air bag indicators illuminated. The dealer (ourisman chrysler jeep dodge of alexandria, 5900 richmond hwy, alexandria, va 22303, [redacted]) replaced the thermostat, but did not diagnose the air bags. The air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The manufacturer issued four air bag recall campaigns, but it was unknown if…
ODI 11166033
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate and lost power when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact stated that all the warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was unable to restart so the vehicle was towed to the contact's home. Hall chrysler dodge jeep ram virginia beach ([redacted], [redacted]) was contacted and informed the contact to have…
ODI 11032803
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving 35 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The contact restarted the vehicle and noticed that the battery warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact drove home and the engine stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (evans arena chrysler dodge jeep ram, [redacted], dayton, oh 45415)…
ODI 11024047
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving 45 mph, the abs, traction control, and service awd indicators illuminated without warning in the middle of an intersection. Also, the transmission slipped, which caused the vehicle to stall. Also, while the vehicle was stationary, the emergency brake indicator illuminated and the transmission slipped. The contact stated that the abs indicator disengaged and…
ODI 11013501
Engine
Letter from congressman rouzer on behalf of constituent re 2011 dodge charger false recall notice on the motor. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle had a recall repair performed on the engine, but the engine failed while driving on a highway. The consumer concluded that the vehicle was not actually repaired for the recall and that the documents were falsified. The consumer stated the recall was supposed to be…
ODI 11032488
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
The manufacturer has a recall (p60) on the car but i'm not covered since i have a 180 amp alternator. I almost had a major accident in the middle of a very busy atlanta express way because my car shut off and blowing a smelly air out of the vents. The power was lost and it had a message saying battery saver mode. This is not right that they will not cover my call and it is having the same issues. The service…
ODI 10934365
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
For several months when filling gas tank up i would smell a strong gas odor in the cabin of the car. After the gas level would start to go down the oder would go away. Well, the last few days the odor got really strong and it didn't matter how much gas was in the tank, it made me and my family really nauseous, and after a few days of this the check engine light came on and the car started sputtering like it wanted…
ODI 10934790
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
8/12/16 driving with my fiance and baby girl near home i noticed the battery saving mode warning, not long after navigation and radio shut off fearing the worst i began to head back home through small streets where less civilians and moving cars. Engine roaring like if it was trying to fight to get every last drop of the batteries power. As i was entering the gate to my home the car officially gave up and all the…
ODI 10897033
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
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While the vehicle was stationary, the engine malfunctioned and there was a ticking noise when the vehicle was idle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.
ODI 10874796
Engine
44,000 miles and alternator failed resulting in 1000.00 expense.
ODI 10864995
Engine
V8 model, car went into battery save mode and shortly after the battery light came on while driving. Car almost died and i was fortunate to make it to a local dealer. The diagnosis was a bad alternator that wasn't outputting enough for the car. Car was in motion and it was a combination of street and roadway driving.
ODI 10865556