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, Oct 30, 2014
BATTERY SAVE MODE ALERT CAME ON THEN ABS LIGHT CAME ON THEN VEHICLE COMPLETELY DIED. BATTERY WILL RECHARGE THEN COMPLETELY DRAIN AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO START VEHICLE. HAD BATTERY CHECKED & BATTERY IS STILL GOOD. *TR
Electrical system, Oct 30, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2011 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY SAVER MODE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE OIL PUMP WAS FRACTURED. THE OIL PUMP WAS REPLACED, AND THE DEALER REPROGRAMMED THE COMPUTER SYSTEM. THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THE CONTACT TO REFRAIN FROM UTILIZING THE FEATURES OF THE VEHICLE SUCH AS THE A/C, RADIO, AND BLUETOOTH AT THE SAME TIME. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO ANOTHER DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE ALTERNATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF FAILURE AND VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
Electrical system, Air bags, Oct 27, 2014
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 AIRBAG RECALL. UPON CONTACTING CHRYSLER I WAS TOLD MY VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL ALTHOUGH THE DODGE DEALERSHIP CONFIRMED THIS TO BE THE SAME ISSUE /REPAIR AS STATED IN THE RECALL (AIRBAG WIRING HARNESS NEEDS REPLACING). *TR
Steering, Power train, Electrical system, Oct 26, 2014
WHILE LEAVING WALMART THE CAR STARTED TO MAKE A WHINING LOUD NOISE THAT CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD AT THE SAME TIME MY CAR MADE A SOUND AND BATTERY SAVER MODE CAME ON. THE LIGHTS FLICKERED ABS & TRACTION LIT UP ON THE DASHBOARD. THE RADIO STOPPED PLAYING AND WOULDN'T COME BACK ON. AS I STARTED TO SLOW DOWN THE CAR STOPPED COMPLETELY. I WASN'T ABLE TO MOVE THE WHEEL AND THE BRAKES WOULDN'T WORK. I CALLED MY NCO FOR A JUMP BUT IT DIDN'T HELP. THE CAR BATTERY WAS COMPLETELY DEAD. I NOTIFIED CHRYSLER AND IS WAITING FOR A CALL BACK AS IT SEEMS THERE WILL BE A RECALL BUT IT WONT START UNTIL NOV 28. BEING IN THE ARMY I NEED TRANSPORTATION I HOPE CHRYSLER DON'T THINK I AM SUPPOSE TO GO WITHOUT A CAR UNTIL THEY START THE RECALL... THIS IS A DISGRACE, I HAD A CHEVY MAILBU FROM 2007-2012 AND IT NEVER ONCE HAD A RECALL LET ALONE 5, WORKED LIKE A CHARM! OUR NEXT FAMILY CAR WAS GOING TO BE A 2014 CHRYSLER 300 BUT NOW WE WILL BE LOOKING BACK INTO CHEVY!!! *TR
Electrical system, Oct 25, 2014
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
Electrical system, Oct 24, 2014, fire
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
Electrical system, Oct 21, 2014
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 THE TURN AND MY DESTINATION WAS ONLY ABOUT 1.5 MILES FURTHER. WHILE PROCEEDING DOWN A SIDE STREET I NOTICED MY HEADLIGHTS WERE OUT, BUT WAS LUCKILY TWO HOUSES AWAY FROM MY DESTINATION AND COASTED INTO THE DRIVE, NOTICING THAT I HAD NO POWER. AFTER TURNING OFF THE CAR, I WAS UNABLE TO GET ANY ELECTRICAL RESPONSE. ALL INTERIOR LIGHTS WERE OF AND THE TRUNK WOULD NOT OPEN NOR WOULD THE CAR LOCK. I PLAN ON CONTACTING THE DEALER AS I HAVE READ SEVERAL COMPLAINTS AGAINST THE 2011 DODGE CHARGER ALTERNATOR. *TR
Electrical system, Service brakes, Oct 20, 2014
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 FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE ALTERNATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 46,000.
Power train, Electrical system, Service brakes, Oct 18, 2014
WHILE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY 61 ON MAY 13,2014 I NOTICED MY WARNING LIGHTS COMING ON AND THEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. I HAD NO WHERE TO PULL OVER SO APPROX., 10 MILES LATER THE BATTERY SAFE MODE CAME ON AND THEN I STARTED SMELLING SOMETHING BURNING. I PULLED OVER AND CALLED TO HAVE SOMEONE TAKE MY CAR BACK TO TOWN. I THEN NEEDED TO REPLACE THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR BEFORE THE CAR WOULD RUN AGAIN. THEN ON 7/8/2014 THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM PROCEEDED TO HAPPEN AGAIN AD THIS TIME I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MEINEKE WHERE THEY ENDED UP HAVING TO REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY AGAIN AT ANOTHER COST OF $1,148.66 ON TOP OF THE FIRST $803.16 THAT I HAD PUT INTO THE CAR A MONTH EARLIER. THIS CAR GOT SO HOT AND YOU COULD TELL THERE WAS OBVIOUSLY AND ELECTRICAL PROBLEM BUT ALL ANYONE WOULD SAY IS THAT ITS STARTING AT THE ALTERNATOR. *TR
Electrical system, Oct 17, 2014
DRIVING AT NIGHT, ALL OF SUDDEN, SMELT A BURNING SMELL COMING THROUGH THE A/C. NEXT MORNING, WHEN I STARTED MY CAR, THE BATTERY SAVER LIGHT CAME ON. DROVE TO WORK AND PARKED. WHEN I CAME BACK ON LUNCH BREAK, THE POWER SAVER LIGHT, ABS LIGHT, SEAT BELT LIGHT, AND TRACTION LIGHT CAME ON DASH BOARD, AND CAR SHUT DOWN. HAD TO GET TOWED TO DODGE DEALERSHIP. BAD ALTERNATOR. COST TO REPLACE $804.00. DODGE CONSUMER ASSISTANCE STATED THAT DODGE WOULD NOT COVER THE COST OF THE ALTERNATOR OF MY 2011 DODGE CHARGER. THIS IS APPARENTLY A MANUFACTURER DEFAULT. NEVER BUYING ANOTHER DODGE AGAIN. THIS IS MY 6TH TIME HAVING THIS CAR IN THE SHOP, AFTER OWNING IT FOR 2.7 YEARS. WHEN THE HEAD LIGHT WENT OUT, DODGE STATED THEY WOULDN'T REPLACE IT, SO HAD TO PAY OVER $500.00 OUT OF POCKET FOR REPLACEMENT. THEN GOT A RECALL, AND DODGE ONLY REIMBURSED HALF OF MY OUT OF POCKET. *TR
Electrical system, Engine, Oct 16, 2014
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 MORE. *TR
Electrical system, Oct 16, 2014
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 NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,000.
Electrical system, Oct 16, 2014
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
Electrical system, Oct 15, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V101000 (ELECTRICAL). HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT 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.
Electrical system, Oct 14, 2014
* CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, LOSS OF POWER AS IF IN NEUTRAL (AT), MOVED SHIFTER FROM D TO N AND BACK TO D. SHIFTED GEARS STRANGELY, HIGH RPM WITHOUT SHIFTING TO NEXT GEAR. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD RESET AFTER TURNING OFF ENGINE. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. * 10-13-14 ABS, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS BLINK, AUDIO TURNS OFF, SMELLED BURNING IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, ENGINE MAKING STRANGE NOISE. PULLED OVER, OPENED HOOD, SMOKE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. WOULD NOT START. TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER CALLS TO SAY ALTERNATOR IS THE ISSUE. $930.00 TO REPAIR! *TR
Electrical system, Oct 14, 2014, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE RADIO FAILED, THE VEHICLE STALLED, AND THE ABS INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. AFTER THE FAILURE, A SMALL AMOUNT OF SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,243.
Electrical system, Oct 12, 2014
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
Electrical system, Oct 12, 2014
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 COULD SMELL SOMETHING BURNING. I WENT TO THE TRUNK BECAUSE THIS IS WHERE THE BATTERY IS LOCATED COULD NOT SMELL ANYTHING THERE. I WENT AND OPENED THE HOOD ON THE CAR AND COULD SMELL SOMETHING BURNING. COULD NOT TELL WHERE THE SMELL WAS COMING FROM, BUT KNEW IT WAS FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE NEXT MORNING I WENT OUT TO SEE ABOUT MY CAR AND NOTHING WOULD WORK COULD NOT UNLOCK THE DOORS OR ANYTHING. DISCOVERED IT IS THE ALTERNATOR DUE TO THE FACT OF PLACING A JUMP BOX ON THE VEHICLE AND AS SOON AS THE POSITIVE WAS REMOVED THE CAR KILLED AND WOULD NOT FUNCTION. I AM JUST THANKFUL THAT I WAS NOT ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THIS HAPPENED BECAUSE MY GRANDDAUGHTER AND I COULD HAVE BOTH BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED. I HAD JUST TURNED OFF OF HIGHWAY 75 IN PLAQUEMINE. *TR
Electrical system, Oct 8, 2014
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 ENGINE DIED AND HAD TOTAL LOSS OF ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. I WAS FORTUNATE ENOUGH THAT I MADE IT HOME WHERE THE CAR JUST DIED THERE.AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, NOTICED A STRONG ELECTRICAL SMELL COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, THE SMELL WAS COMING FROM THE ALTERNATOR. BATTERY WAS TOTALLY DEAD AND REALLY HOT. COULD NOT LOCK/UNLOCK DOORS. MY COMPLAINT IS THAT THE ALTERNATOR SHOULD NOT FAIL AFTER ONLY DRIVING MY VEHICLE FOR 44636 MILES LET ALONE ON A 3 YEAR OLD CAR. *TR
Electrical system, Oct 8, 2014
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 DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT HAS EVEN SAID THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND THESE CARS ARE NOTORIOUS FOR THAT. WAS ALSO HAVING ISSUES WITH THE HEADLIGHT GOING OUT. GOT IT FIXED AND LESS THAN A MONTH LATER IT WAS RECALLED. *TR
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Engine, Oct 8, 2014
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 THEY SAID IT WAS A BAD ALTERNATOR. IT IS ONLY A 2011 AND HAS OVER 50K MILES. *TR
Steering, Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Oct 8, 2014
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 BACK IN AND CAR STARTED UP AND DROVE FOR OVER AN HOUR WITH NO ISSUES. NEXT DAY WHILE SITTING IN TRAFFIC CAR AGAIN WENT INTO BATTERY SAVER MODE AND I EXPERIENCED SAME POWER LOSS WITHIN A FEW MINUTES. CALLED DEALERSHIP AFTER I PARKED AT WORK AND WAS TOLD TO BRING IT IN RIGHT AWAY. WENT BACK OUTSIDE TO SEE IF CAR WOULD START AND THERE WERE NO ISSUES. CAR RAN FINE AND DROVE FINE FOR OVER AN HOUR STRAIGHT AND THE REST OF THE DAY. THIS MORNING I GOT THE BATTERY SAVER MODE MESSAGE WHILE AT A STOP SIGN! I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON AND CAR IS STILL FINE SO FAR. I AM AFRAID THAT SOMETHING SERIOUS WILL HAPPEN WHILE I HAVE MY KIDS IN THE CAR. *TR
Electrical system, Oct 7, 2014
LOUD WHINING NOISE FOLLOWED BY BATTERY SAVER MODE MESSAGE. *TR
Electrical system, Oct 6, 2014
CAR WAS MAKING A WHINING NOISE (ONLY HAD THE CAR FOR 6 MONTHS) SO I TOOK IT TO THE DODGE PLACE TO GET DIAGNOSED AND PAID FOR IT. THEY INFORMED ME THAT MY 160 AMP ALTERNATOR WAS BAD. I DROVE THE CAR HOME BECAUSE I DID NOT HAVE THE MONEY TO REPAIR IT. I BARELY MADE IT HOME BEFORE I SMELLED A BURNING PLASTIC LIKE SMELL AND THE CAR BEGAN TO MAKE A DIFFERENT KIND OF NOISE. I HAVE NOT DROVE IT SENSE BECAUSE IT SEEMS UNSAFE FOR MY FAMILY AND I AND I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY FOR THE REPAIRS AT THIS TIME. *TR
Steering, Electrical system, Engine, Oct 6, 2014
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 STEERING. ABOUT A MINUTE OR SO BEFORE THE IVIC MESSAGE I NOTICED A SLIGHT WHINING COMING FROM MY ENGINE COMPARTMENT. IF I JUMP THE BATTERY, CAR STARTS BUT STILL IN BATTERY SAVER MODE. *TR