2011 Dodge Charger Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 39about this part
- Share
- 6%of 695 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 39 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2011 Dodge Charger, 6% of the 695 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 miles. 4 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When I fill my tank, the fuel pump under the back seat on the passenger side over fills and leaks raw gasoline into the cab. I have looked online and found hundreds of people with 2011 and 2012 chargers with the same problem. Second I had a head light go out on the passenger side. I replaced the bulb and still isn't working, checked the fuses and those are,good to. Maybe it's a faulty wire harness. Also found people online with the same issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11084880, filed 2018-04, 103,000 miles“My 2011 Dodge Charger se sometimes goes into power save mode , when it does that, it makes a loud noise coming from the engine specifically from the alternator pulley and the serpentine belt. When I turn on the AC and turn the wheel, the noise persists, but when the AC is off and I turn the wheel, there is no noise. When the vehicle goes into the power save mode, I feel like I loose power when turning, as if the vehicle is going to turn off.”
NHTSA complaint #11031538, filed 2017-10, 180,000 miles“My ABS and stability control lights come on but they go off. But when driving they come on suddenly I dont have brakes for several crucial seconds when attempting to stop. Then the lights go off again.”
NHTSA complaint #11205214, filed 2019-05, 151,544 miles“Tracking control light comes on by it self when it comes on while driving car slows dawn making it hard to push gas pedal to keep driving I have to pull over cut my car off restart my car then go again”
NHTSA complaint #11257112, filed 2019-09, 143,000 miles“I have a 2011 Dodge Charger, and I'm having problems with the trunk it just opens for no reason. Also the alternator went out, and they claim my car is not on the recall list but it has the exact alternator as the ones on the recall list. This is ridiculous.”
NHTSA complaint #10788970, filed 2015-11, 89,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10218205Nov 14, 2014Front End Clunk Noise When Coming To A Stop - Police Vehicles Only This bulletin involves replacing the left side or the right side or both side tension struts. Police vehicles…
Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 | 6 | 4% |
| 2014 | 13 | 4% |
| 2013 | 18 | 5% |
| 2012 | 35 | 5% |
| 2011 | 39 | 6% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 14 | 2% |
| 2007 | 7 | 1% |
| 2006 | 16 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2011 Dodge Charger
395 complaintsExterior lighting
158 complaintsFuel system
87 complaintsEngine
77 complaintsBrakes
53 complaintsAir bags
52 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.
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