2011 Dodge Challenger Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 103about this part
- Share
- 53%of 193 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 103 complaints about the electrical system of the 2011 Dodge Challenger, 53% of the 193 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 5 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The driver side window 'smart switch' is malfunctioning again. It has was replaced a little over a year ago. I was told my particular vehicle was not covered under the recall, missed it by a month. The fact is my vehicle meets all the criteria as the vehicles under the recall. Can I get some help here please?”
NHTSA complaint #11268453, filed 2019-10, 104,000 miles“The smart glass switch for the power windows drains the battery while the car is powered off. Chrysler has a 'minor' recall on it for my make and model of my car, but they decided my VIN is not included even though all of the symptoms of the recall are present and my vehicle matches the year make and model of the recall”
NHTSA complaint #11066864, filed 2018-02, 118,000 miles“I was on the 91west fwy and out of nowhere my ABS and airbags and break I say almost every light. Are on after that my car just turn off completely without no control over my car going about 70 MPH I never before have experience something like this I'm glad to say that I was the only person in the vehicle..usually my kids are with me.”
NHTSA complaint #10968433, filed 2017-03, 100 miles“Just got through an intersection instrument panel all lights started flashing then car shut down could not steer had no hazard lights nothing it is part of a chrysler recall was a very dangerous situation it was dark my car is black and I had no way of letting traffic know I was there if I had a flare in the trunk I couldn't get to it as latch is electrical and so it didn't work. …”
NHTSA complaint #10672884, filed 2015-01, 55,000 miles“The alternator in my 2011 Challenger failed. I took the vehicle to a private repair facility. They tried to order a replacement alternator, and the dealership would not release them the part, claiming they, the dealership, must perform the repair. This is not what the recall letter states, nor can or will the dealership perform this repair in a timely manner. My car has been down since 9/22, and the dealer will not perform the repair until 10/5.”
NHTSA complaint #11030532, filed 2017-09, 58,000 milesRelated recalls
- 17V435000Jul 10, 2017Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand…Covers: Dodge Challenger 2011–2014, Charger 2011–2014, Chrysler 300 2011–2014 +2 more
- 14V634000Oct 8, 2014Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand…Covers: Dodge Challenger 2011–2014, Charger 2011–2014, Chrysler 300 2011–2014 +2 more
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- 10175735Apr 22, 2020Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and…
- 10174168Mar 27, 2020Speed Control Operates Intermittently
- 10217569Mar 18, 2017Failure Code Change This bulletin involves notifying the dealers and technicians of a change to the Required Flash (RF) and Customer Concern (CC) failure codes.
- 10218303May 4, 2016RES / RHA / REB radio that supports Bluetooth and Hands-Free For issues with Bluetooth, Hands-Free Calling, and/or Voice Commands, DO NOT replace the radio. Diagnose the…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | 14% |
| 2022 | 1 | 11% |
| 2021 | 4 | 21% |
| 2020 | 7 | 35% |
| 2019 | 17 | 29% |
| 2018 | 28 | 37% |
| 2017 | 16 | 33% |
| 2016 | 15 | 19% |
| 2015 | 26 | 20% |
| 2014 | 62 | 42% |
| 2013 | 104 | 58% |
| 2012 | 138 | 55% |
| 2011 | 103 | 53% |
| 2010 | 68 | 23% |
| 2009 | 21 | 16% |
| 2008 | 4 | 40% |
Other parts of the 2011 Dodge Challenger
35 complaintsEngine
23 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsElectronic stability control
10 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Dodge Challenger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology