MYRModel Year Report

2011 Dodge Challenger

◆ Worse than typical
2011 Dodge Challenger
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:31:41.896Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge Challenger Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2011 highlighted. 1981: 1 complaints 1981 2008: 10 complaints 2009: 133 complaints 2010: 299 complaints 2010 2011: 193 complaints 2011 2012: 253 complaints 2013: 179 complaints 2013 2014: 148 complaints 2015: 126 complaints 2016: 78 complaints 2016 2017: 49 complaints 2018: 75 complaints 2019: 59 complaints 2019 2020: 20 complaints 2021: 19 complaints 2022: 9 complaints 2022 2023: 41 complaints 2023
2011: 193 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19811
200810
2009133
2010299
2011193
2012253
2013179
2014148
2015126
201678
201749
201875
201959
202020
202119
20229
202341

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 54%

54% of complaints: electrical system — 104 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator and interior lamps/bulbs.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CHALLENGER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND FLAMES APPEARED FROM THE ALTERNATOR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171226

Also filed under POWER TRAIN

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while driving at 80 MPH, the vehicle shut off unexpectedly. The vehicle was jump-started. The battery was replaced. No warning lights were illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260316

Also filed under ENGINE

I replaced the factory alternator about 2 years back and have had to replace it twice since then. The replacement alternator were not from the manufacturer but were brand new.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250326

AIR BAGS 18%

18% of complaints: air bags — 35 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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MY 2011 DODGE CHALLENGER WAS IN A HEAD ON ACCIDENT. THE IMPACT PUSH THE MOTOR UNDER THE DASH, CRACKED THE TRANSMISSION, CRUMBLED THE FRONT OF THE CAR ALMOST TO THE WINDSHIELD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120327

Also filed under SEAT BELTS and STRUCTURE

THE AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON AND THE AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY WERE AN ACCIDENT TO HAPPEN. IT IS THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT DEPLOY AIRBAG. THIS CAN BE TURNED OFF BY WIGGLING A WIRE AND CONNECTOR UNDER THE REAR OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120224

ENGINE 12%

12% of complaints: engine — 23 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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2011 Dodge Challenger RT (5.7L Hemi, <75,000 miles).In 2016, Safety Campaign P01 (Timing Chain and Guide) was performed on my vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260720

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the timing chain snapped and fractured. All the warning lights illuminated and flashed. The vehicle was towed to a friend's residence.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260709

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 17 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 7%

7% of complaints: steering — 14 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2011 — complaint volume: 193
R 20130422 — 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

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace both driver and passenger seat airbag wiring harnesses, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800

Campaign 13V118000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150227 — electrical system

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...

Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.

Campaign 14V634000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170327 — air bags

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company.

Campaign 16V352000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180212 — electrical system

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2018.

Campaign 17V435000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180228 — air bags

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia,...

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018.

Campaign 18V021000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190204 — air bags

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019.

Campaign 19V018000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2011 Dodge Challenger — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (104 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (35 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (23 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 13V118000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V634000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V352000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V435000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V021000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V018000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

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WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 2011 Dodge Challenger reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2011 Dodge Challenger is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Dodge Challenger?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 54% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2011 Dodge Challenger have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.