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 · Instrument Cluster/Panel
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 mph, all the vehicle warning indicators illuminated and the engine failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000.
ODI 10806673
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving at an unknown speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that there was an internal evaporation leak, which caused carbon monoxide to emit into the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 74,657.
ODI 10789180
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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the battery power save mode warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the battery and alternator would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact stated that fuel…
ODI 10671902
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 60 mph, the vehicle suddenly decelerated to 25 mph or lower and made a loud noise when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact indicated that the abs sensor, traction control sensor, the gauges illuminated before the instrument cluster shorted without warning. The contact indicated that as the vehicle reduced…
ODI 10662875
Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 mph, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle stalled as the battery saving mode warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,000.
ODI 10654690
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
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Service Brakes
Driving from philly to nj at 2am on sunday right before i entered the bridge lost power steering,abs,radio and battery saver light came on i had my wife and 3 kids with me after a minute or so started losing the headlights . I just wanted to get to jersey side and stop somewhere and call for help. I was very lucky because got to rt.73 highway and mt.laurel police spotted me and helped me a lot by taking us home…
ODI 10658753
Engine
Driving car and it started smoking. Had to pull off the side of the road it started losing power. Had to call a toll truck to take it to the dealership and they said i needed a new alternator. The car is a 2011 and only has 45,000 miles on it. This should not happen. *tr
ODI 10644228
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 · 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 · Engine
While i was driving on a main street my car stalled and i smelled smoke, my doors automatically locked and i had smelled smoke, i freaked out and took my keyless remote battery out and put back in any my doors unlocked, so i got myself and kids out asap, i had to call a tow truck and they towed my car to the dealership, there they diagnosed that it was the alternator, i had to buy one which was $500 or a little…
ODI 10648191
Electrical System · Engine
Driving on the road at about 75 mph (the speed limit at the time) in the middle of nowhere texas, my electrical systems started to shut down. The first thing we noticed turn off was the audio system and it wouldn't turn back on, then the climate control system. I checked the messages on my dashes message center and it told me the vehicle was in battery saver mode. Shortly thereafter (maybe another minute or two) the…
ODI 10640221
Electrical System · Engine
Was driving and the power saver mode came on the car. Saw smoke, checked the engine and the alternator was smoking. Something needs to be done. This car is 3 years old with 60,000 miles on it. That is ridiculous. The car has not went through anything stenos. We are at a lost for words and then when called and asked about it there is nothing that can be done without further investigation. Please investigate, there…
ODI 10638090
Electrical System · Engine
Driving at 25 mph, warning lights came on for different functions. Odd sound coming from motor. The information message alert lit up. Checked it, and the message alert was "battery saver mode". Odd smell (electrical) coming from the engine. Parked, closed windows, shut the car off. Went to restart car and it wouldn't start. Had a friend try to jump with cables, and it didn't work. Called for tow truck to come and…
ODI 10633694
Electrical System · Engine
Was driving car when radio shut off, abs brake warning came on and car lost steering and brake power. Got car home and it stopped running. Tried to jump and drive to dealer but could not keep engine running, power worked off and on. Too dangerous to drive on highway with possible loss of control. $800 to replace alternator. *tr
ODI 10633806
Electrical System · Engine
I was driving noticed my car had a slight louder sound coming from the engine like it was rived up. As i was driving i noticed the abs lights came on; traction light; and engine light all flashed across the screen and went off. Then i started smelling a strong burning smell i had mad it to my destination cut the car off. I went to crank the car back up ;nothing happened car had lost all prior my windows, doors all…
ODI 10633647
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000.
ODI 10630991
Electrical System · Engine
I got the "battery saver mode" warning on my car. I looked it up on the internet and a lot of people were complaining about dodge chargers and there alternators. The next morning i called the dealer ship to see what they think it is and if i can get in so they can look at the car, they also said it could be the alternator but could not get me in until the next morning but said it should be safe to drive. They look…
ODI 10631420