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
695 reports, newest first.
Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 4, 2016
I PURCHASED A 2011 DODGER CHARGER 1WEEK AGO FROM TEXAN DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM IN HUMBLE TX. I TEST DRIVE THE CAR ON A HALF TANK OF GAS NO PROBLEM AT THE TIME UNTIL I DECIDED TO BUY THE CAR OFF A TRADE IN. DEAL WENT GREAT IM ON MY WAY BACK HOUSTON I NOTICE THE GAS TANK IS FULL KNOW 20 MIN INTO THE RIDE I START SMELLING GAS. SO I ROLL THE WINDOW DOWN GOT HOME LIFT UP THE BACK SEAT I NOTICE THE GAS SMELL HAS GOTTEN STRONGER NOW IAM LOOKING AT THE FUEL PUMP WITH GAS ON TOP ONE SPARK HOLE CAR COULD HAVE BLEW UP...THESE MECHANIC ARE A F..K.. JOKE WHAT EVER HAPPEN TO SAFERCARS ..
Traction control system, Mar 28, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE STARTED TO JERK VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,000.
Air bags, Mar 25, 2016, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2011 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A FENCE AND TREE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED NOSE INJURIES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT TOWING LOT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,000.
Equipment, Mar 24, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO UTILIZE THE JACK, BUT IT FAILED TO OPERATE FUNCTIONALLY. THE JACK WAS FRACTURED IN HALF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT HAD TO CONTACT HIS INSURANCE COMPANY TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Air bags, Mar 17, 2016, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2011 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, ANOTHER DRIVER RAN A RED LIGHT HITTING THE DRIVER SIDE (T-BONE) AS WELL AS ANOTHER DRIVER AND PUSHED INTO ANOTHER CAR. THE SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CRASH INVOLVED FOUR VEHICLES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED NECK, RIGHT SHOULDER, CHEST AND BACK INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,000. UPDATED 06/14/16*LJ *TR
Electrical system, Mar 17, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Electronic stability control (ESC), Mar 16, 2016
WHILE DRIVING MY 2011 RT AWD DODGE CHARGER ON THE FREEWAY, AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, ALL OF THE LIGHTS (INCLUDING, THE DASH LIGHTS, THE RADIO, THE HEADLIGHTS, I AM UNSURE IF THE REAR RUNNING LIGHTS WERE INVOLVED) SHUT OFF MOMENTARILY (3-5 SECONDS). DURING THAT TIME I NOTICED A CHANGE IN THE STEERING, THE WHEEL BECAME STIFF LIKE THE POWER STEERING WAS OFF. I LET MY FOOT OFF OF THE GAS PEDAL BUT DID NOT BRAKE SO I'M NOT SURE IF THE POWER BRAKES WERE AFFECTED, BUT ASSUME THEY WERE. IT SOUNDS A LOT LIKE THE ALTERNATOR FAILURE RECALL INVOLVING THE 6 CYLINDER MODELS WITH THE 160 AMP ALTERNATOR. (I BELIEVE THIS IS THE SAME ALTERNATOR THAT WAS USED IN THE R/T 5.7L HEMI MODEL) THE POWER CAME BACK ON AND I DROVE THE LAST 4-5 MILES HOME WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. I AM APPREHENSIVE ABOUT DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY NOW. LOOSING THE ABILITY TO STEER AND BRAKE AT FREEWAY SPEED COULD END IN AN ACCIDENT. AS AN ADDED NOTE, WHEN I ARRIVED HOME I CHECKED TO SEE IF THERE WAS ANY SMELL (ELECTRICAL) NEAR THE ENGINE, THERE WAS NOT.
Electrical system, Mar 15, 2016
MY 2011 DODGE CHARGER HAS BEEN BACK TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR VARIOUS RECALLS. THE FIRST RECALL WAS FOR A DEFECTIVE WIRING HARNESS THAT CAUSED FUSED TO TRIP. THE REPAIR CORRECTED THE PROBLEM FOR A SHORT TIME BUT THE FUSES CONTINUE TO TRIP. THE LATEST RECALL IS FOR AN ALTERNATOR PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING PROPERLY UNTIL THE ALTERNATOR LIGHT CAME ON. THE VEHICLE LOST STEERING AND THEN ALL POWER AFTER THE ALTERNATOR LIGHT CAME ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. WHO IS REPLACING THE ALTERNATOR. THEY CLAIM THE BATTERY IS "SHORTED" AND MUST BE REPLACED. THEY CLAIM THAT BATTERY IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.
Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 14, 2016
2011 DODGE CHARGER WITH 85,000 MILES HAS STRONG FUEL ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND ON THE OUTSIDE REAR PASSENGER PANEL. PANEL CODE INDICATED EVAPORATION LEAK. DODGE TECH FOUND FUEL PUMP SEAL LEAKING VAPOR INTO CABIN AND FUEL UNDER REAR PASSENGER SEAT. TECH REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP AND O-RINGS AT A TOTAL COST OF $525.
Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 5, 2016
EVERY TIME I FILL THE CAR UP WITH GAS TO FULL I SMELL FUMES INSIDE THE CAR. ALSO, IF THE CAR IS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY WHICH IS AT A DOWNWARD SLOPE, FUEL RUNS DOWN THE FUEL LINES AND ONTO THE PAVED BLACKTOP, LEAVING TWO VISIBLY LARGE GASOLINE STAINS. UNTIL THE CAR HAS BURNED OFF HALF OF THE FILLED TANK, THE ODOR OF GASOLINE IS SO STRONG IN THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR IT GIVES ME BAD HEADACHES AND I HAVE TO ROLL THE WINDOWS DOWN TO GET FRESH AIR. THIS HAS BEEN A NOTICEABLE PROBLEM FOR 6 MONTHS. I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR SINCE JULY OF 2011. I AM CONCERNED THAT THE CAR MAY CATCH ON FIRE IF I CAN SMELL THE GASOLINE FUMES FROM INSIDE MY CAR.
Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 2, 2016
MY ALTERNATOR WENT OUT AROUND 45K MILES IN 2013/2014. I HAD IT REPLACED; IT HAS SINCE BEEN RECALLED, BUT DODGE REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE ISSUE WHEN IT WAS BROUGHT IN EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS A STRONG SMELL OF SOMETHING ELECTRICAL BURNING ALONG WITH A LOSS IN ELECTRICAL POWER. IN 2016, AT AROUND 75K MILES, FUEL STARTED LEAKING FROM JUST IN FRONT OF THE REAR PASSENGER-SIDE TIRE. THE GASKET BETWEEN THE TANK AND PUMP WAS REPLACED. AFTER THE NEXT FILL UP, THE LEAK BECAME WORSE. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO ANOTHER SHOP. WHEN THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER WAS DRIVING IT ONTO THE TRUCK, GAS WAS SPRAYING DOWNWARD WITH A GOOD AMOUNT OF PRESSURE. THE SECOND SHOP ALSO SUSPECTED THE GASKET DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE FUEL SYSTEM. THEY ALSO REPLACED IT, BUT THE LEAK PERSISTED. AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION, THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY HAD DEVELOPED A CRACK. I DON'T APPRECIATE THE THOUGHT OF DRIVING SOMETHING THAT COULD CATCH ON FIRE OR WORSE. APPARENTLY, THE FUEL SYSTEM WAS "REDESIGNED" POST 2011 MODELS. DODGE REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT A FUEL SYSTEM ISSUE CAN RESULT IN A MAJOR HAZARD. AN OIL CHANGE SHOP EVEN COMMENTED ON THE STRONG GAS SMELL AND WARNED OF THE DANGER.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Feb 26, 2016
I HAVE THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WITH MY 2011 DODGE CHARGER SE: 1 - THE VEHICLE HAS "CLICKING" NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEN POWERING ON THE VEHICLE'S HEATER. THE NOISE LASTS FOR ABOUT 25 SECONDS BEFORE IT STOPS. THIS IS A CONSTANT RE-OCCURRENCE. THE NOISE ALSO OCCURS RANDOMLY, BOTH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS POWERED ON AND OFF. 2 - THE TRUNK KEEPS POPPING OPEN EVERY TIME I START THE VEHICLE. IT ALSO OPENS RANDOMLY THROUGHOUT THE DAY, EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS LOCKED AND SECURED. THE ONLY METHOD TO OPEN THE TRUNK NOW IS FROM THE BUTTON INSIDE THE VEHICLE LOCATED ON THE DASH. 3 - THE BRAKING SYSTEM IS SOMETIMES HESITANT WHEN TRYING TO STOP THE VEHICLE. I DO NOT HAVE OFFICIAL PAPERWORK PERTAINING TO THESE INCIDENTS AS OF CURRENT, HOWEVER, I AM FINDING THAT PEOPLE WHO OWN THIS MAKE AND MODEL IN SIMILAR YEARS ARE EXPERIENCING SIMILAR ISSUES.
Exterior lighting, Feb 24, 2016
I HAVE A 2011 DODGE CHARGER R/T AWD MAX AND ABOUT A YEAR AGO SOME OF THE "RACETRACK" TAILLIGHT LED'S STARTED GOING OUT ON THE BOTTOM ON EACH SIDE. NOW THIS WINTER I WENT OUT TO STORAGE TO START IT UP AND I NOTICED THAT I NOW HAVE EVEN MORE LED'S THAT ARE OUT. NOT ONLY DO I VIEW THIS A SAFETY CONCERN BECAUSE THESE LED'S ESSENTIALLY ACT AS THE CARS REAR RUNNING LIGHTS, BUT IT IS ONE OF THE KEY FEATURES OF THIS CAR AND IT LOOKS REALLY CRUMMY WHEN THEY GO OUT. AND I KNOW I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE. I HAVE SEEN AND HEARD MANY PEOPLE THAT OWN 2011-2014 DODGE CHARGERS HAVE THIS ISSUE. I THINK DODGE SHOULD STEP IN AND REPLACE THE CENTER SECTION OF THE TAIL LIGHTS. HERE IS A VIDEO WASNT MADE FOR THE PURPOSE OF SHOWCASING THE TAILLIGHT ISSUE BUT YOU CAN SEE THE NUMBER OF LED'S THAT ARE OUT ON EACH SIDE ON THE BOTTOM. HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=K3T3BZDRM3M
Exterior lighting, Feb 23, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS RANDOMLY SHORTED OUT WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY THE HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS EACH TIME THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED THE MANUAL AND AUTOMATIC MODES FOR THE LOW BEAM HEAD LIGHTS. THE FAILURE PROGRESSED TO THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHTS AND THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHTS RANDOMLY SHORTED OUT. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO MANUFACTURER RECALL TO ADDRESS THE REPAIR. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V467000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS). THE DEALER SCHEDULED A REPAIR APPOINTMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Electronic stability control (ESC), Feb 23, 2016
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE HEADLAMPS AND ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN AND THE VEHICLE JERKED. I HAD TO APPLY FORCE TO THE STEERING WHEEL. CAR WAS TAKEN TO DODGE DEALER SHIP I RECEIVED A CALL AND STATED THAT THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I REPLACE BOTH THINGS AND CAR STILL HAVING SAME ISUE
Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 22, 2016
MY VEHICLE WAS LEAKING GAS NEAR THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR AFTER I FILLED UP. WHEN I TOOK IT TO HAVE IT CHECKED THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME IT WAS A LEAKING SEAL AND FIXED IT. ABOUT TWO WEEKS LATER WHEN I FILLED UP AGAIN THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN. AFTER KEEPING MY CAR FOR NEARLY 8 HOURS THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THE FUEL TANK ON THE CAR CANNOT HOLD THE WEIGHT OF A FULL TANK OF GAS WHICH CAUSES A SEPARATION NEAR THE SEAL WHICH IN TURN CAUSES THE LEAK. I GOOGLED THIS PROBLEM AND MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM, BUT CHRYSLER REFUSES TO PAY FULL COST TO REPAIR IT. THEY OFFERED TO HELP PAY FOR THE REPAIRS BUT SAID THEY CANNOT FIX IT FREE OF CHARGE BECAUSE IT IS NOT A RECALL AND MY CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY.
Exterior lighting, Feb 19, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) WAS RECEIVED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO PERFORMED AN INSPECTION AND CLEARED THE RECALL. IN OCTOBER OF 2014, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS BEGAN TO MALFUNCTION AND STOPPED OPERATING. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULBS. IN FEBRUARY OF 2016, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE FAILURES THAT INCLUDED THE WIRE HARNESS BURNING AND THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS MALFUNCTIONING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000.
Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 11, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, A STRONG SMELL OF FUEL WAS NOTICED WITHIN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT OBSERVED DROPS OF FUEL LEAKING UNDERNEATH THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN THE FUEL TANK WAS FILLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,000.
Electrical system, Feb 10, 2016
IN OCTOBER IF 2014, THE BATTERY COMPLETELY FAILED SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING, I HAD TO REPLACE IT WITH A NEW ONE WITH MORE CRANKING AMPS! SINCE THAT TIME THE CAR HAS BEEN HESITANTLY STARTING AT TIMES AND WOULD SEEM TO LOSE POWER! THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING. THEN ON DECEMBER 25,2015 THE CAR BEGAN TO LOSE POWER, THE BATTERY SAVER MODE CAME ON AND THE CAR COMPLETELY STALLED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT A SPEED OF 45 MPH! THE ALTERNATOR WHICH IS A 160AMP AND SAME MODEL AS THOSE IN THE RECALL FOR THE 3.6L ENGINE FAILED COMPLETELY! MY CAR IS A 5.7 L HEMI!
Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 25, 2016
2011 DODGE CHARGER / 82,000 MILES: LEAKING FUEL PUMP/COMPONENT ON PASSENGER SIDE. AFTER A ROUTINE FILL UP AN EXTREMELY STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE WAS PRESENT INSIDE OF THE CAR AND OUTSIDE OF THE CAR. POOL OF GASOLINE PRESENT NEAR REAR TIRE WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED. REMOVAL OF BACKSEAT REVEALED A LARGE PUDDLE OF GASOLINE ON TOP OF THE GAS TANK. FUEL PUMP O-RING WAS REPLACED BUT TO MY DISAPPOINTMENT PROBLEM PERSISTS. CONTACTED DODGE ABOUT ISSUE BUT THEY SAID THERE WERE CURRENTLY NO RECALLS ASSOCIATED WITH FUEL PUMP EQUIPMENT AND COULD NOT POINT ME TOWARDS A CULPRIT. EVEN AT LESS THAN HALF A TANK THE SMELL IS OVERBEARING CAUSING HEADACHES MAKING THE CAR A LITERAL PAIN TO DRIVE. THERE IS A BATTERY CABLE RUNNING IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE POOL OF GAS AND THE GAS DRIPS BELOW AROUND HOT EXHAUST. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THIS WAY DUE TO THE RISK OF FIRE OR EXPLOSION. THIS IS A STATIC COMPONENT AND I FEEL THAT IT SHOULD NOT SIMPLY WEAR OUT. THERE IS ANOTHER ISSUE HERE THAT IS CAUSING THIS TO HAPPEN. NEXT ITEMS TO CHECK WILL BE FUEL PUMP AND TANK ITSELF. EVEN IF ISSUE IS RESOLVED I FEAR THAT THE SMELL WILL REMAIN FOR SOME TIME. REALLY UNFORTUNATE FOR A VEHICLE THAT IS STILL BEING PAID FOR. I HOPE THIS GETS ADDRESSED SOON AS THE FUEL PUMP OR FUEL TANK ARE NOT CHEAP FIXES. THERE SEEMS TO BE QUITE A FEW OF IDENTICAL COMPLAINTS ON HERE AS WELL AS OTHER FORUMS. LOGGING A COMPLAINT NOW IN CASE A FIRE OCCURS THAT DESTROYS THE CAR, PROPERTY OR INJURY. ITS ENCOURAGING TO SEE OTHER HAVE REPORTED THE SAME FAILURE BUT I CANNOT LOCATE ANY RECALL INFORMATION.
Electrical system, Jan 6, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE HEADLAMPS AND ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN AND THE VEHICLE JERKED. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY FORCE TO THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT INDEPENDENTLY DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000. UPDATED 04/20/16*LJ
Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 5, 2016
2011 DODGE CHARGER / 50,733 MILES: WHEN ADDING 5 OR MORE GALLONS OF FUEL INTO THE TANK, THERE'S A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE COMING FROM THE CAR AND GAS IS LEAKING BY THE BACK TIRE. LIFTING THE SEAT, THERE'S A PUDDLE OF GAS. LOGGING A COMPLAINT NOW IN CASE A FIRE OCCURS THAT DESTROYS THE CAR, PROPERTY OR INJURY. ITS ENCOURAGING TO SEE OTHER HAVE REPORTED THE SAME FAILURE BUT I CANNOT LOCATE ANY RECALL INFORMATION.
Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 31, 2015
FILLED UP WITH GAS AND HAD A STRONG SMELL IN CAR AFTER CHECKING I FOUND OUT THAT THE GAS TANK WAS LEAKING AROUND THE FUEL PUMP SEAL HAD IT REPLACED AND STILL LEAKS IF YOU FILL ABOVE 3/4 TANK THIS IS A FIRE HAZARD DUE TO GAS LEAKING ON THE GROUND IF SOMEONE DROPPED A CIG. ON THE GROUND WHERE THE GAS IS IT COULD EXPLODE AND THE FUMES INSIDE THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CANT BE GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH,I FEEL LIKE THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT CHRYSLER SHOULD HAVE TO FIX .I JUST PURCHASED THE CAR 11/23/2015
Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 29, 2015
MY DODGE CHARGER HAS ABOUT A 43,000 MILES AND I NOTICED A GASOLINE ODOR IN MY CAR, SO I STOPPED TO LOOK TO SEE IF GAS WAS LEAKING FOR MY CAR AND IT WAS LEAKING GAS COMING FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE. I HAD MY CARE TOWED TO MY NEAR BY MECHANIC SHOP AND THEY FOUND THAT THE LEAK WAS COMING FROM MY FUEL PUMP. I CALLED DODGE TO REPORT THE ISSUE AND THEY SAID, ITS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. THIS IS UNSAFE TO HAVE GAS LEAKING FROM A CAR AND ESPECIALLY WITH JUST 43,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE.
Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 9, 2015
HELLO I READ ON A LOT OF 2011 CHARGERS OF THE SMELL OF GAS WHEN U FILL UP THE CAR THE INSIDE OF THE CAR STILL SMELL STRONG LIKE IT'S LEAKING SOMEWHERE IT SAYS IT'S A DEFECTED GAS TANK.I HAVE THAT ISSUE GOING ON NOW AND WAS WONDERING WHY THERE IS NO RECALL FOR THIS SITUATION SINCE A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS? THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION SINCE MY KIDS ARE IN THE CAR INHALING THESE FUMES.