2011 Dodge Challenger Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 193 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2011 Dodge Challenger, 2% of the 193 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was returning to work from lunch and I was driving south in the company parking lot going no faster than 5-10 MPH. I started to make a right turn into a parking space so that I could back into the parking space directly behind it. As I started to make the turn I took my foot off the gas and placed it on the brake so I could come to a complete stop before I backed up into the space behind me. As I had my foot on the brake the car accelerated on its own and because I had no time to react the car plowed through a tree, some heavy vegetation and down an embankment. …”
NHTSA complaint #10594493, filed 2014-05, 64,000 miles“Problem identical to prior customer complaint with all internal lights and gauges blinking. Driving down the road and the lights started flashing, engine started racing, smelled rubber, speedometer racing. Pulled over to the side of the road. Put the car in park, and the light show continued. All of a sudden the car cut off and never started again. Had to call a tow truck to pick it up and take to repair shop. Repairman exact words were the alternator is fried and it destroyed your battery . After a new battery was put in the car, the alternator started smoking. …”
NHTSA complaint #10608623, filed 2014-07, 62,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that when accelerating to approximately 55 MPH and releasing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle would remain traveling at that speed and would not decelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The current mileage is approximately 25,300 updated 03/26/13 the consumer stated the transmission's failure to shift and the advancement of the timing caused the vehicle to maintain its speed on its own power. …”
NHTSA complaint #10498140, filed 2013-02Related service bulletins
- 10175501Mar 27, 2020Speed Control Operates Intermittently
- 10175088Mar 27, 2020Speed Control Operates Intermittently
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 5% |
| 2021 | 1 | 5% |
| 2020 | 2 | 10% |
| 2019 | 3 | 5% |
| 2018 | 3 | 4% |
| 2017 | 3 | 6% |
| 2016 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 4 | 3% |
| 2014 | 5 | 3% |
| 2013 | 7 | 4% |
| 2012 | 6 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 7 | 2% |
| 2009 | 9 | 7% |
| 2008 | 2 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2011 Dodge Challenger
103 complaintsAir bags
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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Dodge Challenger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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