2011 Dodge Charger Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 0%of 695 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2011 Dodge Charger, 0% of the 695 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,000 miles.
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.
“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that there was low voltage on the battery, which kept being drained without warning. The battery was replaced by the contact, but the failure continued. Also, the latches failed to function on the front passenger side doors. The dealer replaced both latches. In addition, the service stability traction control, service engine, air bag, and brake warning indicators illuminated. …”
NHTSA complaint #10935130, filed 2016-12, 25,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the keyless entry system did not work at times on the front driver side door and the vehicle would sporadically lock itself. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer several times, but the failure persisted. The door handle was replaced once and a software upgrade was performed twice to no avail. The dealer was not able to correct the failure. The failure mileage was 7,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10425564, filed 2011-09, 7,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Charger. The contact stated the front exterior driver and passenger side doors would not lock or unlock with the keyless remote entry activated. Both doors were manually locked and unlocked with a key. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated the door lock sensor was damaged as a result to water. The technician stated there was not a remedy for the defect. The approximate failure mileage was less than 3,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10409225, filed 2011-06, 3,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10041624Aug 6, 2011Dodge: the front door handles with remote keyless entry needs to be removed and replaced at the same time.
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2011 Dodge Charger
395 complaintsExterior lighting
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 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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