2011 Dodge Charger Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 2%of 695 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2011 Dodge Charger, 2% of the 695 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“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“When driving down the interstate (august 2017 with 130k miles on the dash) I suddenly lost throttle response and I could not accelerate. At this point motor began to shake as I coasted to the edge as my car shut off while still in the run position. A red lighting bolt appeared and my vehicle did not want to start. After attempting to start several times the car finally started. Took it to a dealer in garden city michigan where they could find nothing wrong. The lighting bolt light was gone and only a check engine light remained. …”
NHTSA complaint #11057893, filed 2018-01, 134,000 miles“I was driving home with my 2 kids on the freeway. Battery saver mode message came on. The lights on the dash started flickering. The ABS light and electronic stability lights went on and off. As I was exciting freeway the rpms started jumping up and down. Ac started blowing hot. Radio shut off and the gas pedal barely worked. After that I lost power steering and had to muscle the car around a car in front of me and into a parking lot. The alternator died on me. I have read many other people having the same thing happen to them.”
NHTSA complaint #10618070, filed 2014-08, 55,000 miles“I was driving on the h-3 honolulu-bound and on my way, the battery indicator light illuminated in the dash display panel, then the ABS and traction lights lit up. Immediately after that, the car lost acceleration and there was no power steering. I knew I had to pull over to avoid an accident and when I attempted to do so, I had a difficult time maneuvering the car. To top it off, the anti-brake system was not working. My wife and I were not physically injured, but there could have been a fatality with cars traveling at 60 MPH. …”
NHTSA complaint #10621206, filed 2014-08, 45,000 miles“I bought my 2011 Charger in july 2012 with 32000miles on it. Four months after buying my Charger I had to replace both back tires. The tires were so worn out the wire was showing. Bought 2 new tires , by january 2013. These were used tires. In may 2012 , I bought 4 new tires and had an alignment done. August 2013 the back tires had wire showing again. Dealer said it was the tow bar .I bought it in for repairs $350. I am currently buying back tires every 3-4 months. Recall comes out about ABS light and electrical system which can affect ESC functions. …”
NHTSA complaint #10597757, filed 2014-06, 43,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10175501Mar 27, 2020Speed Control Operates Intermittently
- 10175088Mar 27, 2020Speed Control Operates Intermittently
- 10216403Feb 20, 2013Mopar '11 Shifter Handle Contacting Bezel This bulletin involves shimming the rear of the shifter to eliminate contact with the shifter bezel and if necessary replacing the…
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 12% |
| 2022 | 1 | 6% |
| 2018 | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 5 | 3% |
| 2015 | 12 | 9% |
| 2014 | 23 | 7% |
| 2013 | 24 | 7% |
| 2012 | 20 | 3% |
| 2011 | 14 | 2% |
| 2010 | 7 | 3% |
| 2009 | 5 | 3% |
| 2008 | 12 | 2% |
| 2007 | 24 | 4% |
| 2006 | 52 | 4% |
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 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