2011 Dodge Charger Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 395about this part
- Share
- 57%of 695 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 395 complaints about the electrical system of the 2011 Dodge Charger, 57% of the 695 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,000 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved and 46 a fire, 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.
“Headlamp (low beam projection)repeatedly shuts off after few minutes driving. I know that some police vehicles have this problem and they have been recalled. Can no longer use my personal car after sunset. Local dealer will repair but at my expense. This is a big deal safety issue that I shouldn't have to worry about.”
NHTSA complaint #11265872, filed 2019-10, 50,000 miles“As I was driving I smelled a burning odor and also noticed my vehicle going into a battery protect mode...radio, air conditioner shut off. I immediately pulled off the road and looked under the hood and smoke was coming from the alternator. I entered my vehicle and the vehicle had no power at all to start it to move it or get it out of gear.”
NHTSA complaint #10896626, filed 2016-08, 80,000 miles“My vehicle started making a whining noise and I started smelling something burning, the battery saver mode came on and the ABS and I turned the vehicle off and popped the hood and my alternator is fried less than 60,000 miles on the vehicle and it won't start or I can't jump it. I was sitting in a parking lot and my car is still in that parking lot right now”
NHTSA complaint #10917705, filed 2016-10, 57,000 miles“Received a indicator messages stating battery save mode while driving. Once we made it to a stop, the vehicle began to struggle a bit. I drove it home. Thank god I did because it would not start back up, it lost power. It appears from researching the symptoms, the alternator is not strong enough to efficiently power the vehicle. I'm glad I was not on the road driving when it shut off.”
NHTSA complaint #10956987, filed 2017-02, 70,000 miles“I have a 2011 Charger r/t awd and had the battery saver mode come on yesterday, along with a winding noise and electrical burning odor. After this the car would not start no more and the battery drained. Just got a call from Dodge it is my altanator gone bad. They have a recall with this issue for other vehicles but not mines and its the same type altanator.”
NHTSA complaint #10787668, filed 2015-11, 80,000 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 Charger 2011–2014, Challenger 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 Charger 2011–2014, Challenger 2011–2014, Chrysler 300 2011–2014 +2 more
- 12V197000May 2, 2012Chrysler 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…Covers: Dodge Charger 2011–2012, Chrysler 300 2011–2012
- 12V042000Feb 7, 2012CHRYSLER 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…Covers: Dodge Charger 2011–2012
Related service bulletins
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- 10244348Sep 15, 2023Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error…
- 10241118Jun 23, 2023Fuel Pump Connector Replacement The technician may experience a crank/no start after the fuel pump module was replaced. This bulletin involves replacing the fuel pump connector…
- 10221154Apr 17, 2021No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle, Intermittent Key Not Detected Message
- 10221813Aug 1, 2020No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle
- 10180203Aug 1, 2020No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle
- 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 | 10 | 38% |
| 2022 | 4 | 25% |
| 2021 | 2 | 6% |
| 2020 | 7 | 12% |
| 2019 | 22 | 18% |
| 2018 | 45 | 37% |
| 2017 | 48 | 38% |
| 2016 | 25 | 14% |
| 2015 | 22 | 16% |
| 2014 | 109 | 32% |
| 2013 | 167 | 46% |
| 2012 | 359 | 55% |
| 2011 | 395 | 57% |
| 2010 | 74 | 32% |
| 2009 | 45 | 26% |
| 2008 | 391 | 64% |
| 2007 | 50 | 9% |
| 2006 | 145 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2011 Dodge Charger
158 complaintsFuel system
87 complaintsEngine
77 complaintsBrakes
53 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 28, 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