2011 Dodge Charger
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 695 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 2nd highest complaint count among 20 Charger model years with reports.
Of the 2011 reports, 25 involved a crash and 64 involved a fire. 16 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleDo not drive until repairedJan 15, 2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.
Campaign 19V018000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleDo not drive until repairedJan 9, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Chrysler is recalling certain 2009-2010 RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Chrysler is also recalling certain 2009 RAM 3500, RAM 2500, RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Aspen, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U03.
Campaign 18V021000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, alternator/generator/regulatorJul 10, 2017
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T36.
Campaign 17V435000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleDo not drive until repairedMay 24, 2016
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.
Campaign 16V352000 on NHTSA.gov
StructureJan 28, 2016
FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured August 23, 2010, to January 7, 2016. When an affected vehicle is lifted using the supplied tire jack without chocking the wheels, the vehicle's body-side sill may give causing the tire jack to fail and the car to fall.
A car that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will provide owners with wheel chocks and instructions for their use, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S03.
Campaign 16V043000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, side/windowJul 27, 2015
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 6, 2010, to June 5, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the side impact sensor calibrations may be overly sensitive, and as a result, the side air bag inflatable curtains and seat air bags may unexpectedly deploy and the seat belt pre-tensioners may activate.
Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Occupant Restraint Control module calibration, free of charge. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R35.
Campaign 15V467000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, alternator/generator/regulatorOct 8, 2014
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.
Campaign 14V634000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlightsMar 4, 2014
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 20, 2010, through November 8, 2011, and equipped with halogen headlamps. In the affected vehicles, a sub-harness for the headlights may overheat and cause the low beam headlights to go out.
Loss of headlights reduces the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlamp jumper harnesses and bulbs, or the headlamp assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2014. Owners may contract Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number associated with this recall is P08. This recall concerns non-police vehicles. A separate campaign was launched in 2012 to address police vehicles. See NHTSA recall 12V-042.
Campaign 14V101000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bagsApr 3, 2013
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured April 11, 2011, through December 14, 2011. The affected vehicles may have improperly sized terminal crimps on the seat side-airbag wiring harness which may cause the seat side-airbags to malfunction and illuminate the airbag warning light.
In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment the airbags may not operate as designed, increasing the risk of injury.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace both driver and passenger seat airbag wiring harnesses, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N07.
Campaign 13V118000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, air, antilock, control unit/moduleMay 2, 2012
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 300 AND DODGE CHARGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY LOSE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUNCTION DUE TO AN OVERHEATED POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER.
THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUSE, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 18, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 12V197000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/moduleFeb 7, 2012
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 and 2012 DODGE CHARGER POLICE VEHICLES. THE LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS OF SOME VEHICLES COULD FAIL DUE TO AN OVERHEATED BULB HARNESS CONNECTOR. OTHER VEHICLES MAY LOSE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUNCTION DUE TO AN OVERHEATED POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER.
THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VISIBILITY AND/OR BRAKING ABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP JUMPER HARNESSES AND RELOCATE THE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUSE WITHIN THE POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 2, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 12V042000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: electrical system
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Electrical system, Jul 27, 2014
WHILE DRIVING TO WORK ON 7/21/14 AT APPROXIMATELY 6:50 AM CST, I OBSERVED A MESSAGE ON MY CAR'S DISPLAY THAT STATED" BATTERY SAVER MODE". I DROVE THE CAR DIRECTLY TO THE DODGE/CHRYSLER DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT SINCE I HAD RECENTLY EXPERIENCED A DEAD BATTERY WITHIN THE PAST 60 DAYS AND HAD THE BATTERY REPLACED AT AUTOZONE WITH A NEW BATTERY. I INFORMED THE DEALER OF THE MESSAGE, AND THE DEALER PERFORMED A BATTERY & ALTERNATOR CHECK. I WAS INFORMED THAT THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR WERE OK. THE SERVICE ADVISOR STATED THE BATTERY WAS "CHARGED" AS A COURTESY. ON 7/24/2014 I AGAIN RECEIVED THE "BATTERY SAVER MODE" MESSAGE. NO OTHER ELECTRICAL ISSUES WERE OBSERVED ON THIS DATE. ON 7/27/2014 I ATTEMPTED TO START MY CAR AFTER FILLING WITH GASOLINE. IT INITIALLY DID NOT START, BUT STARTED ONCE I SHUTOFF ALL ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES, SUCH AS RADIO AND PARKING LIGHTS. THE MESSAGE "BATTERY SAVER MODE" WAS OBSERVED ONCE THE CAR WAS IN MOTION. *JS
Steering, Electrical system, Engine, Jul 26, 2014
3/9/13 - VEHICLE IN FOR OIL CHANGE. BATTERY SAVER MODE MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON DASH 2 MILES DOWN THE ROAD. PULLED OVER TO CHECK OWNER'S MANUAL WHICH STATES IMMEDIATE VEHICLE SERVICE REQUIRED. TO AIRPARK DODGE DEALERSHIP APPROX 7 MILES DOWN THE ROAD AND POWER STEERING FAILURE AND THEN ENGINE STALLS WHILE MAKING LEFT TURN THROUGH INTERSECTION. HAD BOTH MY CHILDREN AGES 2 AND 5 IN THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME AND THANKFULLY NO ON COMING TRAFFIC DURING THE TURN. 3/12/13 - ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY REPLACED AT AIRPARK DODGE. 4/23/13 (35,690 MILES) - VEHICLE BACK TO AIRPARK DODGE FOR ANOTHER BATTERY SAVER MODE MESSAGE. SOURCE COULD NOT BE FOUND, NO REPAIRS MADE. 7/25/14 (47,900 MILES) - BATTERY SAVER MODE MESSAGE, NO DASH LIGHTS, NO A/C, NO POWER STEERING, NO HEADLIGHTS WHILE DOING 30 MPH. VEHICLE TO AIRPARK DODGE AGAIN ON 7/29/14. *TR
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Jul 26, 2014
I HAVE A 2011 DODGE CHARGER V6 SE. WELL THE FIRST THING THAT HAPPENED WAS THAT THE CAR WENT DEAD ON MY WIFE AND 2 SMALL CHILDREN. I TOOK IT TO A DEALERSHIP AS REQUESTED BY DODGE REPRESENTATIVE. THEY TOLD ME I HAD A BAD ALTERNATOR HOWEVER I COULD NOT PAY FOR THE ALTERNATOR SO I REQUESTED TO JUST PICK UP MY VEHICLE. BEFORE LEAVING I GOT THE MECHANIC TO TEST MY BATTERY. TURNS OUT I HAD A BAD BATTERY. PROBLEM SOLVED BUT HE STILL TOLD ME I HAD A BAD ALTERNATOR.. THIS WAS 5 MONTHS AGO. WELL ABOUT A MONTH AGO MY TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON, THEN MY ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS CAME ON AND I CANNOT USE CRUISE CONTROL. WAS TOLD I WAS ELIGIBLE FOR A RECALL BUT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR DIAGNOSIS AND POSSIBLY REPAIR IF THE PROBLEM WAS DEEMED NOT UNDER RECALL. I AM CURRENTLY UNEMPLOYED AND CANNOT AFFORD FOR THE DEALERSHIP TO GIVE ME THE RUN AROUND AGAIN. WELL YESTERDAY MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2 SMALL CHILDREN AROUND AND EVERYTHING STARTED CUTTING OFF WHILE SHE WAS GOING DOWN THE ROAD. SHE PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY THANKFULLY JUST AS THE CAR CUT OFF. I JUMPED THE CAR OFF AND USED A VOLTMETER TO CHECK THE BATTERY AS THE CAR WAS RUNNING. THE BATTERY VOLTAGE WAS STEADILY DECLINING AS THE CAR RAN INDICATING THE ALTERNATOR HAS GONE BAD. AFTER TALKING TO DODGE REPRESENTATIVE AGAIN THEY SAID I MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A REDUCED BILL FROM THE DEALERSHIP BUT I WOULD HAVE TO TAKE IT TO THEM FOR THEM TO DIAGNOSE. THIS CAR HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT TROUBLE SINCE I GOT IT AND IT HAS LEFT ME AND MY FAMILY STRANDED NUMEROUS TIMES. VERY UNHAPPY WITH DODGE AND THE DEALERSHIP. I SEE WHERE YOU ARE INVESTIGATING THE ALTERNATOR FAILURES AND I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE ANY HELP YOU CAN INCUR. *TR
Electrical system, Jul 25, 2014
I WAS DRIVING AND NOTICED THE RADIO SHUT OFF AND DASH LIGHTS WERE COMING ON, INCLUDING BATTERY SAVER MODE. I PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT AND STOPPED THE CAR. WHEN I TRIED TO RESTART THE CAR, IT WOULD NOT RESTART. *TR
Electrical system, Jul 24, 2014
SOMETIMES WHEN I'M DRIVING THE VOLUME ON THE RADIO JUMPS UP HIGHER CAUSING A DISTRACTION. ITS BEEN GOING ON FOR TWO YEARS. *TR
Electrical system, Jul 23, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS STIFF. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND POWER RETURNED; HOWEVER, THE ENGINE DID NOT CRANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED AGAIN. THE FAILURE DID NOT RETURN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,000.
Electrical system, Jul 22, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILED AND THE WINDOWS AND DOORS WOULD NOT OPEN. IN ADDITION, THE SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTIONED AND ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWO OCCASIONS. THE SECOND TIME THE FAILURE OCCURRED THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ALTERNATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Electrical system, Jul 22, 2014
ON 95 SOUTH IN MIDDLE OF RIGHT HAND LANE AUTO JUST DIES - FIRST RADIO - THEN HOT AIR BLOWS AND THEN COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN LEAVING ME NO HAZARD LIGHTS - HIGHWAY BUSY - CALLED 911 AND FHP AFTER 45 MINUTES ROAD RANGER CAME OUT - BECAUSE VEHICLE HAD LOCKED ITSELF DOWN UNABLE TO GET IT INTO NEUTRAL SO FHP HAD TO DRAG THE CAR INTO APEX SO THAT A FLATBED TRUCK COULD BE BROUGHT IN. I WAS ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY - CAR WAS COMPLETELY DARK - TIME WAS MIDNIGHT SO CARS WERE SPEEDING BY. I AM BEING TOLD ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY AND TIRE ROD DAMAGE. ALSO BECAUSE ROAD RANGER HAD TO MOVE MY CAR OFF HIGHWAY FOR SAFETY OF ALL - THERE WAS DAMAGE TO TIRE ROD AND DODGE SHOULD PAY FOR THIS AS IT IS A SYSTEM SITUATION WHEN ALTERNATOR GOES SYSTEM SHUTS DOWN. THE SITUATION WAS 10 TIMES MORE SERIOUS DUE TO THE COMPLETE SHUTDOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE MOST DANGEROUS AND BUSIEST HIGHWAYS IN SOUTH FLORIDA. THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NO TIME TO PULL OVER OR GET OFF THE ROAD. *TR
Steering, Electrical system, Engine, Jul 21, 2014
CAR WENT INTO BATTERY SAVER MODE, RADIO SHUT OFF, TRIED TO MAKE IT HOME HAD TO PULL OVER AND HAVE TOWED, ALTERNATOR WAS OUT. WE JUST HAD TO PUT ANOTHER ALTERNATOR ON IN MAY OF YEAR 2014, SAME THING, RADIO OUT, MADE IT TO AUTO REPAIR SHOP, THE PART WAS ON BACK ORDER BECAUSE THERE IS SUCH A HIGH DEMAND, WE WERE TOLD THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM IN THIS CAR. *TR
Electrical system, Jul 19, 2014
I WAS DRIVING APPROX. 35 MPH TO GROCERY STORE AND A 'BATTERY SAVER MODE' MESSAGE CAME ON. I MADE IT TO THE STORE AND WHEN I CAME BACK OUT, CAR STARTED FINE. WITHIN 1 MINUTE THE SAME MESSAGE APPEARED, THEN THE RADIO SHUT ITSELF OFF, THEN THE AIR WENT OUT. I STARTED TO LOOK FOR A PLACE TO PULL OVER AND THEN I STARTED TO SMELL A BURNING SMELL. WHILE TRYING TO GET OUT OF THE ROADWAY, THE CAR SLOWED DOWN AND I BARELY MADE IT OUT OF TRAFFIC. I TURNED THE ENGINE OFF, SAT FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES AND TRIED TO START IT AGAIN --NOTHING. HAD TO GET DEALER TO COME TOW IT. WHEN I MADE IT TO DEALERSHIP THEY TOLD ME IT WAS PROBABLY THE ALTERNATOR AS THAT'S A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE CHARGERS. I ASKED HOW MANY HAVE THEY REPLACED AND THEY SAID LOTS AND LOTS. I WAS WITHOUT MY CAR FOR 2 DAYS TO GET IT REPAIRED. THIS COST ME NOT ONLY HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS TO HAVE IT REPAIRED, BUT ALSO CAR RENTAL FOR THE 2 DAYS. I BOUGHT THIS CAR BRAND NEW, ONLY 18 MILES ON IT AND IN 2 YEARS I'M HAVING THIS LARGE OF A REPAIR? SINCE THEN I'VE READ SEVERAL COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME THING HAPPENING TO OTHERS, ON VARIOUS WEBSITES. HOW MANY MORE HAVE TO BE REPLACED BEFORE A RECALL IS ISSUED??? *TR
Electrical system, Jul 2, 2014
I WAS SENT A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE IN MAY 2014. I CALLED THE GURNEE DODGE DEALER I MAY TO SCHEDULE THE APPOINTMENT AND MAKE SURE THEY HAD THE PARTS. FIRST THEY TOLD ME THAT MY CAR DIDN'T NEED TO BE REPAIRED. THEN THEY SAID THEY WOULD CALL ME WHEN THE PARTS CAME IN. I HAVE BEEN CALLING AND THEY HAVE BEEN BLOWING ME OFF. MY CAR STILL HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THERE IS A DEFECT WITH THE HEADLIGHT WIRING. *TR
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Jun 27, 2014
FIRST, THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT WIRING MELTS. I TAKE MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP ONLY TO FIND OUT THEIR IS RECALL ON THE HEADLIGHTS AND IT GOING TO TAKE 14 WEEKS FOR ME TO GET MY VEHICLE REPAIRED. SECOND, THE BATTERY SAVER MODE MESSAGE APPEARS. I TAKE IT TO THE SHOP AND THEY CHECK THE BATTERY AND IT WAS DEAD, SO I BOUGHT A NEW BATTERY ONLY TO HAVE MY VEHICLE TO STOP ON ME AGAIN. THIS TIME I'M TOLD IT'S THE ALTERNATOR BUT NONE ARE IN STOCK ANYWHERE! I ALSO FIND OUT THIS IS AN ISSUE WITH MANY 2011 DODGE CHARGERS. WHAT DOES CHRYSLER DO ABOUT IT - NOTHING, SAD. *TR
Steering, Electrical system, Service brakes, Jun 25, 2014
IF DON'T ENTER INFORMATION HOW WILL YOU CONTACT ME TO HELP? MY RADIO WENT OUT FIRST I DIDN'T THINK NOTHING OF IT, BUT WHEN I GOT CLOSER TO HOME MY CAR STARTED MAKING WEIRD NOISES AND THEN MY ABS LIGHT CAME ON MY STABILITY LIGHT CAME ON AS WELL THE AC WENT OFF AND CAME ON STARTED BLOWING HOT BURNING AIR, LUCKY I MADE IT CLOSE TO THE DEALERSHIP CAUSE THE CAR COMPLETELY DIED ON ME I COULDN'T STEER IT. I HAD NO POWER TO TURN, I'M HAPPY I DIDN'T GET HURT OR HAVE MY KIDS IN THE CAR AT THE TIME. *TR
Electrical system, Jun 21, 2014
I WAS DRIVING HOME AT HWY SPEED (70MPH) WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY AC START BLOWING HOT THEN THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON THEN THE ANTISLIDE LIGHT CAME ON. I SLOWED DOWN TO SIXTY THEN MY SPEEDDOMETER STARTED JUMPING FROM 0 TO 80 THEN IT STOPPED WORKING TOTALLY. AS I TRIED TO GET IN THE SLOW LANE, SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT OF SOMEWHERE. BY THIS TIME THE ENGINE WAS MAKING A LOUD NOISE AN ALL MY ELECTRICAL ITEMS WERE BLANK. THE CAR WAS PRETTY MUCH COSTING AT THIS POINT. I CALLED A TWO DODGE DEALERSHIPS AS I WAITED ON A TOW AN THEY IMMDIATELY SAID IT WAS THE ALTERNATOR AN THE ISSUE IS COMMON WITH THE 2011 DODGE CHARGERS.. MY ISSUE IS, SINCE THE DEALERSHIP KNOWS THIS AN THEY ARE CONSTANTLY REPAIRING THE ALTERNATOR, THEN WHY HAVENT DODGE RECALLED THE PART..I KNOW THE DEALERSHOP HAS TO ORDER THE PARTS THROUGH THEM (DODGE).IF I WASNT ABLE TO COAST TO THE RIGHT BEFORE MY STEERING COLUM LOCK, THINGS WOULD HAVE BEEN BAD. I AM A SINGLE MOM WHO NOW HAS TO PAY 500 PLUS FOR THE PART ON TOP OF LABOR.. PLUS BEING WITHOUT TRANSPORTATION FOR ALMOST A WEEK DUE TO A BAD ALTERNATOR ON A 2 1/2 YEAR OLD CAR. *TR
Suspension, Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Jun 14, 2014
THIS IS THE SECOND ALTERNATOR IN TWO YEARS BOTH BURNED UP. CHARGER 2011 MODEL SUCKS BIG TIME. SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR. CHRYSLER SHOULD RECALL THE ALTERNATOR. I KNOW OTHERS ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM...UPDATED 07/23/14 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE DAY THE ALTERNATOR BURNED UP, THE VEHICLE WAS LOOSING POWER WHILE DRIVING. THERE WAS A BURNING SMELL. THE RADIO AND DASHBOARD GREW DIM AND THEN WENT BLANK. THE REAR TIRE HAD TO BE REPLACED EVERY 2-3 MONTHS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE THEY AGREED SOMETHING WAS WRONG, FOR THE TIRES TO BE WEARING PREMATURELY. SHE WAS TOLD, IT WAS THE TOW-BAR, AND THE REPAIR COST WAS $640. HOWEVER, THE DEALER PAID HALF OF THE REPAIR. AFTER THE REPAIR, THE REAR TIRES STILL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, EVERY 2-3 MONTHS. THE CRUISE CONTROL WORKED FOR ABOUT TWO MONTHS. THE DRIVER SIDE HEAD LIGHTS BURNED OUT EVERY TWO WEEKS. UPDATED 1/14/2015 *JS
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Jun 12, 2014
2011 DODGE CHARGER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE ELECTRICAL ISSUES AND CONSUMER STATES UNSATISFACTORY CUSTOMER SERVICE AT DEALERSHIP. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED 10 HOURS AFTER PICKING THE VEHICLE UP FROM THE DEALER, HE NOTICED THE SAME HEADLIGHT WAS OUT. THE CONSUMER STATED HE EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM, WITH THE HEADLIGHT BEFORE. THE HEADLIGHT ISSUE, WAS A RECALLED COMPONENT. *JB
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Tires, Wheels, Jun 11, 2014
I BOUGHT MY 2011 CHARGER IN JULY 2012 WITH 32000MILES ON IT. FOUR MONTHS AFTER BUYING MY CHARGER I HAD TO REPLACE BOTH BACK TIRES. THE TIRES WERE SO WORN OUT THE WIRE WAS SHOWING. BOUGHT 2 NEW TIRES , BY JANUARY 2013. THESE WERE USED TIRES. IN MAY 2012 , I BOUGHT 4 NEW TIRES AND HAD AN ALIGNMENT DONE. AUGUST 2013 THE BACK TIRES HAD WIRE SHOWING AGAIN. DEALER SAID IT WAS THE TOW BAR .I BOUGHT IT IN FOR REPAIRS $350. I AM CURRENTLY BUYING BACK TIRES EVERY 3-4 MONTHS. RECALL COMES OUT ABOUT ABS LIGHT AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WHICH CAN AFFECT ESC FUNCTIONS. I WAS THINKING "OK WELL MAYBE I DRIVING SO MUCH I'M WEARING DOWN MY TIRES" BECAUSE BETWEEN OIL CHANGES I HAD A 10,000 MILE JUMP. COULDN'T FIGURE HOW I DID 10,000 MILES IN 3 MONTHS. NOW AFTER CAREFUL STUDY I FOUND OUT ESC FUNCTION AFFECTS HOW THE SPEEDOMETER READS, TIRE TRAVEL , AND MILEAGE READING. THIS CAR HAS BEEN TROUBLE SINCE I BOUGHT IT. IN 2 YEARS IT SAYS I'VE TRAVELED 70,000 MILES. WHAT A RIP OFF! THE BACK END OF THE CAR JUST WOBBLES FREELY. JUNK CAR. *TR
Electrical system, Engine, Jun 10, 2014
I RECENTLY HAD TO REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR ON MY 2011 DODGE CHARGER AT A TOTAL PERSONAL COST OF MORE THAN $800. CONSIDERING THAT MOST PEOPLE THESE DAYS DON'T HAVE THIS TYPE OF MONEY JUST SITTING AROUND, IT WAS A VERY TROUBLING SITUATION. AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET I NOTICED THAT MY VEHICLE BEGAN SLOWING DOWN WITHOUT ME BREAKING AND THE DASHBOARD DISPLAYS STARTED FLICKERING. BATTERY SAVE MODE WAS DISPLAYED AND THE CAR STARTING MAKING A LOUD WHINING SOUND. THAT WAS IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY THE SMELL OF SOMETHING BURNING AND SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD AND THROUGH THE FRONT VENTS. OF COURSE I WAS EXTREMELY ALARMED AND AT THE SAME TIME OTHER VEHICLES WERE HONKING AT ME BECAUSE MY CAR WAS GOING SO SLOW AND I WAS IN EVERYONE'S WAY. THE BURNING SMELL AND SMOKE WERE SO BAD THAT I JUST KNEW SOMETHING HAD TO BE ON FIRE. I STOPPED MY VEHICLE IN THE STREET AND SIGNALED FOR DRIVERS TO GO AROUND ME. I CALLED A TOWING COMPANY TO HAVE THE CAR TAKEN TO THE SHOP SINCE I OBVIOUSLY WOULD NOT BE CONTINUING MY COMMUTE HOME. THE SHOP INFORMED MY THAT MY ALTERNATOR WAS BAD AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THAT WAS NEWS THAT NO CAR OWNER WANTS TO HEAR. THE COST TO ME WOULD BE OVER $800 BECAUSE AN AFTERMARKET ALTERNATOR DID NOT EXIST FOR THIS MAKE AND MODEL. THIS ENTIRE MATTER HAS HAD ME SCARED AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT AND PISSED AT THE TIME OF THE BILL. I HAVE SEEN TONS AND TONS OF COMPLAINTS ON BOTH THIS WEBSITE AND ONLINE IN GENERAL REGARDING THE BAD ALTERNATORS ON THE 2011 DODGE CHARGERS. IT'S RIDICULOUS THAT DODGE/CHRYSLER HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL FOR ALTERNATORS THAT WERE INSTALLED ON THESE MODELS SO THAT CONSUMERS CAN EITHER AVOID THIS SITUATION OR BE COMPENSATED FOR THE CRAZY AMOUNT OF MONEY THAT WE HAVE HAD TO PAY TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM FIXED. I AM HOPING THAT EVERYONE WHO ENCOUNTERS THIS PROBLEM WILL PUT IN ENOUGH COMPLAINTS TO MAKE DODGE/CHRYSLER TAKE ACTION. ...UPDATED 07/15/14 *BF *TR UPDATED 8/30/2017*CN
Electrical system, Jun 4, 2014
I WAS DRIVING TO WORK WHEN THE BATTERY MODE ICON FLASHED. THEN THE LIGHTS, RADIO, AIR CONDITIONER WENT OFF, IN THAT ORDER. I TURNED ON MY SIGNAL LIGHT SO THAT I COULD PULL OVER TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER, WHEN THE CAR BEGAN TO START MAKING A WHIRLING SOUND. I TOOK IT TO THE SHOP THE NEXT DAY AND THEY SAID THE BEARINGS IN THE ALTERNATOR WERE GOING BAD. VERY DISAPPOINTED IN THE SERVICE OF DODGE AND THE FACT THAT MANY OTHER PEOPLE ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM SHOULD BE A RED FLAG FOR THEM. MY CAR IS 3 YEARS OLD. DODGE SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE. FIX THIS. *TR
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Air bags, Jun 2, 2014
DODGE DEALER IS REFUSING TO REPAIR A RECALL ISSUED: PO8 / NHTSA / 14V-101. THE DEALERS EXCUSE IS THAT CHRYSLER CORP. IS ONLY ALLOWING 2 SHIPMENTS OF RECALL REPAIR PARTS PER WEEK. CHRYSLER CORP. ALSO DID NOT NOTIFY ME OF RECALLS: 12V042000, 12V197000, 13V118000. *TR
Electrical system, May 26, 2014
ON ENGINE START I HEARD A WHINE COME FROM THE ENGINE. POPPED THE HOOD AND IT SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS DEAD CENTER OF THE ENGINE BLOCK. I TOOK IT TO THE SHOP THE NEXT DAY AND THEY SAID THE BEARINGS IN THE ALTERNATOR WERE GOING BAD. IT'S A NEWER LOW MILEAGE CAR, HARD TO FIND A ALTERNATOR LOWER THAN $500. WHILE WAITING FOR THE ORDER TO COME IN I STARTED THE CAR IN THE GARAGE AND THE LANGUAGE ON THE SCREENS ARE IN GERMAN ABS AND TRACTION LIGHTS ARE ON AND NOW THE ALTERNATOR IS SMOKING. VERY DISAPPOINTED IN THE SERVICE OF DODGE AND THE FACT THAT MANY OTHER PEOPLE ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM SHOULD BE A RED FLAG FOR THEM. *TR
Electrical system, May 26, 2014, fire
ON THE ABOVE TIME, I WAS ON THE INTERSTATE ON MY WAY TO PICK UP MY CHILDREN FROM DAY CARE, WHEN THE BATTERY MODE ICON FLASHED. THEN THE LIGHTS, RADIO, AIR CONDITIONER WENT OFF, IN THAT ORDER. I TURNED ON MY SIGNAL LIGHT SO THAT I COULD PULL OVER TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER, WHEN THE CAR BEGAN TO START MAKING A WHIRLING SOUND, STARTED SMOKING, AND THEN I COULD SEE FIRE. THANK GOD OTHER PEOPLE SAW WHAT WAS GOING ON AND ALLOWED ME TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER SAFELY WITHOUT GETTING INJURED. I LOOKED IT UP ONLINE AND HAVE SEEN SEVERAL OF INCIDENTS LIKE THIS REPORTED. I AM A SINGLE MOTHER OF 3, MY CAR IS LESS THAN 3 YEARS OLD, THIS IS RIDICULOUS, NOW I AM OUT OF 850 PLUS 100 TO TOW IT. DODGE SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE. FIX THIS. *TR
Electrical system, May 11, 2014
A MESSAGE ICON APPEARED ON MY DASHBOARD SAYING "POWER SAVER MODE" I DIDN'T DO WHAT IT WAS SO I WAS GOING TO LOOK IT UP AFTER I GOT OF WORK.I PARKED MY CAR AND WENT TO WORK. WHEN I CAME OUT TO GO ON MY LUNCH BREAK MY CAR WAS COMPLETELY DEAD. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME I NEEDED A NEW ALTERNATOR AND I ASKS IF I WAS COVERED AND THEY SAID NO EVEN THOUGH I HAVE ONLY 42,200 MILES.I LOOKED UP TO SEE AND SAW SEVERAL PEOPLE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. THE ALTERNATOR ARE TO SMALL FOR DODGE CHARGERS AND CAUSES THEM TO BURN OUT FAIRLY QUICKLY AND EVEN SOME HAVE CAUSED ALTERNATOR TO CATCH FIRE. *TR
Electrical system, May 9, 2014, crash, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE BRAKING TO A STOP, THE VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING AS ALL OF THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND DASHBOARD STARTED TO FLICKER. THE CONTACT THEN CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT AND SEVERAL CHILD PASSENGERS BECAME LOCKED INTO THE VEHICLE FOR SEVERAL MINUTES DUE TO THE DOOR LOCKS FAILING. THE DOOR WAS OPENED AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000. KMJ
Electrical system, May 7, 2014
MY CAR CONSTANTLY DIED WHILE DRIVING, BEFORE STALLED DISPLAYED BATTERY SAVE MODE, THIS KILLED MY BATTERY MY CAR HAD ONLY 46 206 MILES I HAD TO HAVE MY BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR REPLACED I PAID $ 785.41 FOR THE ALTERNATOR AT THE DEALER AND $ 143.19 FOR THE BATTERY, THIS IS ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS FOR A VEHICLE THAT WAS ONLY TWO YEARS OLD AT THE TIME, OBVIOUSLY THIS CAR HAS ALTERNATOR PROBLEMS WHICH IS A DANGER FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE CAR AND OTHER PEOPLE OR VEHICLES AROUND IT, CHRYSLER HAS TO ISSUE A SAFETY RECALL BECAUSE THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. *TR