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2011 Dodge ChargerProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 1,043 owners and 11 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
1,043
Crashes
38
Fires
90
Recalls
11
TSBs
152
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 1,043 complaints, 38 crashes, 90 fires, and 11 recalls. Complaint rate is 4.8x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

alternator failure

43 complaints • Severity 8.6/10

$X,XXX
2

gas tank leak

13 complaints • Severity 9.1/10

$X,XXX
3

engine stalls shuts off while driving

8 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
4

headlight failure

6 complaints • Severity 8.3/10

$X,XXX
5

keyless entry not working

5 complaints • Severity 6.8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

362 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 58K miles.

!Inspect the LightsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

91
0–30K
367
30–60K
264
60–90K
82
90–120K
41
120–150K
21
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (367 reports) • Median: 58K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (362 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical362 (35%)
Lights143 (14%)
Engine85 (8%)
Fuel System84 (8%)
Airbags52 (5%)
Brakes51 (5%)
Stability Control39 (4%)
Steering38 (4%)

2011 Dodge Charger: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 35% of all reports filed for the 2011 Dodge Charger, with 362 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 58,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 58K-mile mark.

Lights Issues

Lights complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2011 Dodge Charger, with 143 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2011 Dodge Charger, with 85 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2011 Dodge Charger, with 84 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

17
11
43
12
98
13
351
14
152
15
128
16
76
17
53
18
56
19
23
20
11
21
13
22
8
23
1
24
3
25
10
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2011 Dodge Charger. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (11 recalls)

12V042000Apr 2012

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

CHRYSLER 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 BULB HARNESS CONNECTOR. OTHER VEHICLES MAY LOSE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUNCTION DUE TO AN OVERHEATED POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER.

12V197000May 2012

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

CHRYSLER 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 POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER.

13V118000Apr 2013

AIR BAGS

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured April 11, 2011, through December 14, 2011. The affected vehicles may have improperly sized terminal crimps on the seat side-airbag wiring harness which may cause the seat side-airbags to malfunction and illuminate the airbag warning light.

14V101000May 2014

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 20, 2010, through November 8, 2011, and equipped with halogen headlamps. In the affected vehicles, a sub-harness for the headlights may overheat and cause the low beam headlights to go out.

14V634000Feb 2015

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

+ 6 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2011 Dodge Charger NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

Not rated

Frontal crash

Not rated

Side crash

Not rated

Rollover

Not rated

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

NHTSA Defect Investigations (2)

1 investigation still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.

EA21002OpenOpened Sep 2021

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

PE14022ClosedOpened Jul 2014 · closed Nov 2014

Alternator failure

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

The worst model year for the Dodge Charger is the 2006 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2011 Dodge Charger vs. Class Average (Large Cars)

This vehicle

1,043

Class avg

218

4.8x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical large cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1,043 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 11 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2011 Dodge Charger: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Dodge Charger?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2011 Dodge Charger is related to the electrical, with 362 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2011 Dodge Charger reliable?
The 2011 Dodge Charger has 1,043 complaints, 38 crash reports, and 90 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 4.8x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2011 Dodge Charger problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2011 Dodge Charger have any recalls?
Yes, the 2011 Dodge Charger has 11 recalls on record. At least one is a critical “Do Not Drive” recall. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Dodge Charger problems start?
Based on 866 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 58,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2011 Dodge Charger data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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