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.
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
Exterior lighting, Jun 10, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ACTIVED, THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS IN THE ILLUMINATION OF THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS. THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE HIGH BEAMS AND CONTINUED TO DRIVE. THERE WAS A RECALL RELATED TO THE FAILURE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 14V101000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING, VISIBILITY) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,712.
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
Power train, May 23, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH THE GEAR SHIFTED FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL AND WAS A RECURRING FAILURE. THE MIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 41,000.
Exterior lighting, May 23, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2011 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT FAILED TO WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED IN ORDER TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 14V101000(HEADLIGHTS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PARTS DELAY OR THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,000.
Air bags, May 19, 2014, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON CRASH AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,000.
Exterior lighting, May 12, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V101000 (LIGHTING) BUT WAS INFORMED THAT HER VEHICLE COULD NOT BE REPAIRED UNTIL MID JUNE 2014. THE CONTACT FELT THAT SINCE THE FAILURE WAS REPORTED IN MARCH OF 2014, THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN A REMEDY AVAILABLE BEFORE MAY OF 2014. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE TIME FOR THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD EXPERIENCED BOTH HEADLIGHTS FAILING INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000.
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
Exterior lighting, Apr 29, 2014
MY DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT WOULD GO OUT. IT WOULD COME BACK ON IN A COUPLE OF DAYS & THEN GO OUT AGAIN. FINALLY IT WOULDN'T COME BACK ON. DODGE DEALER SAID IT WAS JUST THE LAMP. HAD IT REPLACED & A MONTH LATER IT WENT OUT AGAIN. I FOUND A RECALL ON NHTSA'S WEBSITE ABOUT THIS ISSUE & MY CAR WAS BUILT IN THAT DATE RANGE, BUT CHRYSLER CURRENTLY REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE RECALL. I WAS TOLD TO KEEP MY REPAIR RECEIPTS IN CASE THEY START TO ACKNOWLEDGE IT. MY WIFE HAS THE SAME CAR & HAD THE SAME PROBLEM A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO. *JS
Exterior lighting, Apr 28, 2014
MY HEADLIGHT ON THE DRIVER SIDE GOES OUT FOR A FEW DAYS AND THEN COMES BACK ON. THIS LAST HAPPEN ON 4/23 BUT IT HAS HAPPEN 3 TIMES SINCE NOVEMBER OF 2013. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP SINCE THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V-101, BUT DODGE REFUSES TO FIX THE ISSUE. WHEN THE LIGHT GOES OUT I AM FORCED TO DRIVE ON MY HIGH BEAMS OR HAVE LOSS OF VISIBILITY. THEY HAVE NOT BEEN HELPFUL THEY WILL NOT EVEN LET ME SPEAK TO A MANAGER. *JS
Exterior lighting, Apr 28, 2014
THE HEADLIGHT GOES OFF AND ON, THE HEAD LIGHT HARNESS IS MELTING AND DODGE WILL NOT PUT THIS VIN UNDER RECALL. OTHER DODGE CHARGERS HAVE A RECALL BUT NOT THIS ONE. AND WE ARE A LITTLE AFRAID OUR NIECE'S 2009 DODGE CHARGER CAUGHT ON FIRE AND WAS TOTALED OUT. *JS
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Electrical system, Air bags, Apr 25, 2014
CPSC: I1440340A. 2011 DODGE CHARGER. CONSUMER STATED SHE TOOK HER CAR IN FOR RECALL WORK ON THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE AIR BAG. *LN THE CONSUMER EXPECTED TO HAVE OTHER RECALLS PERFORMED. HOWEVER, THE DEALER INFORMED HER, THOSE RECALLS WERE RESTRICTED TO POLICE VEHICLES. THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS AND ABS WERE NOT OPERATIONAL. *JB
Tires, Apr 22, 2014
MICHELIN TIRES HAVE SEVERE CRACKING AND ROTTING IN ALL 4 ORIGINAL TIRES. ONLY 28,000 MILES ON THEM. THESE TIRES SHOULD BE RECALLED FOR SAFETY. THEY LEAK AIR FROM ALL TIRES. *TR
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Service brakes, Apr 18, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED. IN ADDITION, THE ABS AND ESC WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THERE WAS A RECALL RELATED TO THE FAILURE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 12V042000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , EXTERIOR LIGHTING , SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) BUT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
Exterior lighting, Apr 17, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS SPORADICALLY FAILED. THE CONTACT HAD THE BULB REPLACED MORE THAN TWICE BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER MORE THAN ONCE AND THE FAILURE WAS NOT ABLE TO BE REPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V101000 (LOSS OF LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS) BUT HAD EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TO BE DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38000.
Exterior lighting, Apr 15, 2014, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED AND FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE HEADLIGHT WIRE HARNESS MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEADLIGHT SUB-HARNESS HAD OVERHEATED CAUSING THE DEFECT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND NO SOLUTION WAS OFFERED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER 14V101000(LIGHTS). THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THAT THE SAME DEFECT LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,600.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Apr 14, 2014
WIRING HARNESS OF HEADLIGHT OVERHEATED AND CAUSED HARNESS TO MELT. I HAVE NO HEADLIGHTS. TOOK CAR TO BOB ALLEN IN FRANKFORT AND THEY INFORMED THAT THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE BUT MY CAR IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AND THERE IS NOTHING THAT THEY WILL DO. YET THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND IT SHOULD BE FIXED AT NO COST SINCE THEY ARE HAVING THIS ISSUE WITH OTHER CARS. *JS
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Mar 31, 2014
I HAVE REPLACED THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLAMP 2 TIMES NOW FOUND THE CONNECTOR CHARRED AND BRITTLE. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN JANUARY 2014 AND SAW LAMP REPLACEMENT DONE BY THE DEALERSHIP I BOUGHT IT FROM IN THE CARFAX SO 3 TIMES THIS BULB HAS BEEN REPLACED SINCE JANUARY. THIS IS A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD AND CHRYSLER NEEDS TO ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM. I HAPPEN TO WORK FOR CHRYSLER AND AM AN ELECTRICIAN AND KNOW THE POTENTIAL OF THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM IS A LOOSE CONNECTION WHICH CAUSE EXCESSIVE HEAT. I PUT DIELECTRIC GREASE ON THE CONNECTOR TO HELP WITH THE CONDITION. TIME WILL ONLY TELL IF THIS HELPS. I ALSO HAVE GOTTEN A BATTERY SAVER MESSAGE WHICH LEADS ME TO BELIEVE THE ALTERNATOR IS ABOUT TO GO NOT TO HAPPY!!. *TR