2011 Dodge Charger Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 53about this part
- Share
- 8%of 695 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,250miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 53 complaints about the brakes of the 2011 Dodge Charger, 8% of the 695 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,250 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 4 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving down highway 61 on may 13,2014 I noticed my warning lights coming on and then the check engine light. I had no where to pull over so approx., 10 miles later the battery safe mode came on and then I started smelling something burning. I pulled over and called to have someone take my car back to town. I then needed to replace the battery and alternator before the car would run again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10648594, filed 2014-10, 64,325 miles“My brake light came on. So I went to pep boys to get it checked out. They told me that I have a leak on my line that goes from the front of the car to the back of the car. They said they needed to change out my whole line since it is one piece. I asked why this has happened and the technician told me that the line was rubbing against the frame of my car. Since it has been rubbing against my frame, it caused a friction that ultimately caused a tear on my line and started the leak.”
NHTSA complaint #10870899, filed 2016-05, 83,523 miles“I had pulled out of a parking lot maybe made it half a mile. The ABS light came on the traction light came smoke was pouring out the hood. Before I could pull in the parking lot my lights went out before I could safely get in a place to park my steering would not work. My car has very few miles on it and has been taken care of. The car was completely dead. If you look back on this car an all the recalls. There is complaint after complaint on alternators.”
NHTSA complaint #10640553, filed 2014-10, 87,000 miles“My Charger completely shut off while I was driving and I was forced to glide to a stop in traffic. The dashboard, brakes, and steering all shut off at once. I was then unable to turn the car back on and forced to tow it out of traffic.”
NHTSA complaint #10662187, filed 2014-12, 37,000 miles“On four separate occasions, my brakes have slipped and the pedal has gone straight to the floor. Three times as I was rolling slowly up to an atm machine. The 4th time while I was slowing down to a stop light, going appx 30 MPH. I just had new front brakes put on. I was told the back brakes are still 3/4 pad left. I told the mechanic of the slipping and he said they checked all things that usually cause this and all those areas are fully sealed and look good. They can't find any reason for this to be happening.”
NHTSA complaint #11031955, filed 2017-10, 119,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11025727Nov 18, 2025Pad kit - rear disc brake, front disc brake
- 11025724Nov 17, 2025Pad kit - rear disc brake, front disc brake
- 10218811Apr 16, 2014Police Vehicle A/C Inoperative This bulletin involves relocating the A/C fuse within the front Power Distribution Center (PDC). Customer comments A/C is warm. On further…
- 10216389Dec 15, 2012Flash: MIL Illumination P0108 - Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Circuit High This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM)…
- 10043591Jan 10, 2012Chrysler/dodge: temporary loss of abs/esp functionality. Abs/esp lamp might illuminate.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | 23% |
| 2019 | 12 | 10% |
| 2018 | 6 | 5% |
| 2017 | 5 | 4% |
| 2016 | 8 | 4% |
| 2015 | 15 | 11% |
| 2014 | 35 | 10% |
| 2013 | 16 | 4% |
| 2012 | 46 | 7% |
| 2011 | 53 | 8% |
| 2010 | 7 | 3% |
| 2009 | 6 | 3% |
| 2008 | 17 | 3% |
| 2007 | 43 | 8% |
| 2006 | 124 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2011 Dodge Charger
395 complaintsExterior lighting
158 complaintsFuel system
87 complaintsEngine
77 complaintsAir bags
52 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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