2011 Dodge Charger Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 52about this part
- Share
- 7%of 695 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 52 complaints about the air bags of the 2011 Dodge Charger, 7% of the 695 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,000 miles. 14 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 4 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 car had an alternator and airbag recall which I tried to schedule several times but the part was never ready. While driving to work on the 880 freeway the car shut off b/c of the alternator, now I have to pay put of pocket and they are going to reimburse me and I have to rent a car for the next 2 days.. Inconvenience to no end.”
NHTSA complaint #11156023, filed 2018-12, 120,000 miles“The airbag light comes on and off intermittently on the dashboard, it could happen while I'm driving or while I'm stationary. One day is lit the next day is off, I'm afraid this is a safety hazard because what if I get involved on an accident and the airbags dont function properly? I heard about a recall on these vehicles with similar symptoms as the ones I'm experiencing but dealer refuses to fix it unless I pay $600”
NHTSA complaint #10874322, filed 2016-06, 50,000 miles“The air bag warning light is staying lit up on my dash board. I believe there was an air bag recall that was fixed by my local Dodge dealership not long ago. I'm concerned that now something else may be wrong.”
NHTSA complaint #11327662, filed 2020-06, 130,000 miles“I own a 2011 Dodge Charger and recently had to replace the alternator. The battery light suddenly appeared followed by the ABS and skid control lights. My vehicle shut down completely within a matter of minutes. I had no steering or brake capabilities. My repair cost to replace the alternator was $813.87. In addition to the alternator issue, my airbag light came on a week ago so I went online and discovered the airbag recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #10650515, filed 2014-10, 74,000 miles“I was driving on the highway on my way to work.I stopped for a red light and a car came from behind and hit me.the car was travel around 60mph,and the accident caused my car to be totaled my air bags never came out causing pain all down my lower back and neck.”
NHTSA complaint #10552109, filed 2013-11, 60,000 milesRelated recalls
- 19V018000Jan 15, 2019DO NOT DRIVEChrysler (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…Covers: Dodge Charger 2010–2015, Jeep Wrangler 2010–2016, Chrysler 300 2010–2015 +5 more
- 18V021000Jan 9, 2018DO NOT DRIVEChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota…Covers: Dodge Charger 2009–2013, Chrysler 300 2009–2013, Dodge Challenger 2009–2013 +9 more
- 16V352000May 24, 2016DO NOT DRIVEChrysler (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…Covers: Dodge Charger 2006–2012, Chrysler 300 2005–2012, Dodge Dakota 2005–2011 +13 more
- 13V118000Apr 3, 2013Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured April 11…Covers: Dodge Charger 2011–2012, Challenger 2011–2012, Chrysler 300 2011–2012
Related service bulletins
- 10215824Apr 4, 2013The above vehicles may have been built with front seat airbag wire harnesses with improper sized terminal crimp(s) that may cause an intermittent airbag warning light.
- 10188657Apr 4, 2013The above vehicles may have been built with front seat airbag wire harnesses with improper sized terminal crimp(s) that may cause an intermittent airbag warning light.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 4% |
| 2022 | 4 | 25% |
| 2021 | 16 | 46% |
| 2020 | 36 | 62% |
| 2019 | 49 | 41% |
| 2018 | 5 | 4% |
| 2017 | 5 | 4% |
| 2016 | 9 | 5% |
| 2015 | 12 | 9% |
| 2014 | 28 | 8% |
| 2013 | 41 | 11% |
| 2012 | 111 | 17% |
| 2011 | 52 | 7% |
| 2010 | 59 | 25% |
| 2009 | 45 | 26% |
| 2008 | 124 | 20% |
| 2007 | 77 | 14% |
| 2006 | 103 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2011 Dodge Charger
395 complaintsExterior lighting
158 complaintsFuel system
87 complaintsEngine
77 complaintsBrakes
53 complaintsElectronic stability control
39 complaintsSteering
39 complaintsOther or unknown
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Dodge Charger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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