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.
Exterior lighting, Mar 16, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHT LOW BEAMS FAILED TO WORK WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE IT WAS REPAIRED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V101000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). ALSO, THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND INDICATED THAT THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE FOR THE ALTERNATOR ASSEMBLY. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 66,000.
Exterior lighting, Mar 16, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE HEAD LAMPS SHUT OFF PERMANENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,000.
Air bags, Mar 11, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000.
Electrical system, Mar 6, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO INFORM WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Electrical system, Mar 3, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE ALTERNATOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,000. UPDATED 04/08/15*LJ UPDATED 9/27/2017*CN
Electrical system, Mar 3, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Electrical system, Mar 3, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BATTERY FAILED DUE TO THE HANDS FREE MODULE DRAINING THE BATTERY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Mar 3, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS: 14V101000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) AND 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED WERE UNAVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO INFORM WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Electrical system, Mar 2, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Electrical system, Feb 27, 2015
AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE BELT STARTED WHINING AND MY BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AS WELL AS ALL OTHER DASH ELECTRICAL AND THE ELECTRICAL SHUT DOWN. NO POWER TO CAR. SHOP HAS CONFIRMED A BAD ALTERNATOR. THIS IS AN AWD CHARGER-THERE WAS NOT AN OPTION FOR A 2011 AWD IN THE DROP DOWNS ABOVE. *TR
Electrical system, Feb 24, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN PARK, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FOUR DAYS LATER, WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,000.
Steering, Electrical system, Feb 18, 2015
CAR COMPLETELY LOST POWER WHILE APPROACHING RED LIGHT A RED LIGHT. FIRST RADIO STOP WORKING, TURNED COMPLETELY OFF, WOULDN'T COME ON. THEN LOST CONTROL AND ALL POWER TO VEHICLE. *TR
Electrical system, Engine, Feb 15, 2015
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 WEIRD, AND LIGHTS DIMMING. AFTER ABOUT 15 MINUTES, I STARTED CAR TO GET HOME WITH IT, DROVE MAYBE 2 MILES AND CAR STARTED TO MELT DOWN INCLUDING WIPERS COMING ON, RADIO ON AND OFF, DOOR BUZZERS COMING ON, INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT ON AND OFF, LIGHTS FLASHING, AIR BAG WARNINGS, ETC. THIS CONTINUED FOR NEXT COUPLE MILES UNTIL A COMPLETE SHUT DOWN RIGHT AT THE RAILROAD TRACKS! I BARELY GOT OUT OF LANE. AFTER ABOUT 10 MINUTES, I GOT CAR TO START AND MADE IT OVER THE TRACKS TO A PARKING LOT. MY HUSBAND CAME, CALLED DODGE DEALERSHIP, THEY SENT TOW TRUCK THAT TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP. SERVICE MANAGER CALLED US 5 DAYS LATER, SAID IT WAS ALTERNATOR AND THEY WOULD FIX FOR $850. MY HUSBAND SAID NO, WE'RE NOT PAYING BECAUSE OF RECALL ISSUED ON OCTOBER 8TH, THAT THEY NEEDED TO REPAIR FOR FREE WITH BETTER QUALITY PARTS, AND THAT I NEEDED A RENTAL UNTIL MY CAR WAS FIXED, OR THEY COULD BY MY CAR BACK BECAUSE WE DON'T FEEL SAFE IN IT. SERVICE MANAGER DENIED RECALL, SAID IT WAS MEDIA HYPE, AND THAT HE WOULD HAVE SALES MANAGER CALL US. WE DID NOT HEAR BACK FROM DODGE SERVICE DEPARTMENT UNTIL FEBRUARY 10, 2015, WHEN THEY INFORMED RENTAL COMPANY THEY WERE NOT PAYING BILL FOR MY RENTAL FOR LAST 4 MONTHS, EVEN THOUGH MY CAR STILL NOT FIXED AND IN SAME PARKING SPACE AT DEALERSHIP IT'S BEEN IN SINCE OCT. 24. I CALLED AND MADE REPORT TO CHRYSLER CORP. AND NOW IS A CASE UNDER SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS, WHICH WAS SUPPOSED TO BE SETTLED IN 2 BUSINESS DAYS. STILL WAITING! SHAMEFUL! *TR
Exterior lighting, Feb 12, 2015
LAST YEAR THESE VEHICLES WERE RECALLED FOR THE LIGHTS IMPROPERLY SHUTTING OFF FOR THE LIGHTING ASSEMBLY....MY HEADLIGHT IS STILL GOING OUT AND ON..OUT AND ON......EVEN THOUGH THE RECALL WAS COMPLETE. I HAVE REPLACED THE HEADLIGHT SEVERAL TIMES AND IT IS NOT THE HEADLIGHT....THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE HEADLIGHT UNIT ITSELF....ONE MINUTE THE LIGHT WORKS AND WITHIN SECONDS IT SHUTS OFF ...IT IS DANGEROUS...NOT TO MENTION THE HORN DOESN'T WORK.....THIS IS SO DANGEROUS! I CANT EVEN USE MY HORN IN AN EMERGENCY...SOMEONE ALMOST HIT ME AND I TRIED TO USE MY HORN, WITH MY KIDS IN THE CAR AND WE ALMOST GOT HURT PRETTY BAD. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE ..THESE CARS ARE JUNK...I WILL NEVER BUY A DODGE CHARGER AGAIN. *TR
Electrical system, Feb 10, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Electrical system, Feb 6, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND RESTARTED AFTER RECHARGING THE BATTERY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Air bags, Feb 5, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG WAS SPLITTING FROM THE SEAM IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND THE AIR BAGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.
Electrical system, Feb 4, 2015
ALTERNATOR FAILURE, COMPLETE ENGINE/STEERING SHUT DOWN, BURNING SMELL-WHILE ON HIGHWAY. CAR TOTALLY INOPERABLE AFTERWARDS. *TR
Electrical system, Feb 4, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT BELIEVES THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE DELAY. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Electrical system, Jan 30, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BECAME DIM. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AS THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR AND THE HEAD LAMP WIRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 12V197000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR), 14V101000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING), AND 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000.
Electrical system, Jan 27, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE WIPERS ACTIVATED AND THE RADIO TURNED OFF INDEPENDENTLY AS THE SAFER BATTERY MODE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN AND THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE IN ORDER TO TURN THE VEHICLE AS ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,000.
Electrical system, Jan 27, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE, THE RADIO CUT OFF, AND THE GAUGES FAILED TO OPERATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED WERE UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000.
Electrical system, Jan 26, 2015
REPORT RECEIPT DATE: OCT 08, 2014 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 COMPONENT(S): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM I RECEIVED THE ABOVE RECALL AND WAITED UNTIL NOVEMBER TO CALL THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT ANSWERED THE RECALL TO DEALERS YET. *TR
Electrical system, Jan 21, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE DELAY. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCE A FAILURE.
Electrical system, Jan 21, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT VARIOUS WARNING LAMPS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS TOWED TO THE AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION LETTER FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.