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.

2011 Dodge Challenger

◆ Worse than typical

2011 Dodge Challenger
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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: 193
Recalls: 6
Investigations: 1
Top problem: Electrical system

Complaints per year

2011: 193 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1980	0
1981	1
2008	10
2009	133
2010	299
2011	193
2012	253
2013	179
2014	148
2015	126
2016	78
2017	49
2018	75
2019	59
2020	20
2021	19
2022	9
2023	42

Known problem areas

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

Electrical system

54% · 104 reports

Most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator and interior lamps/bulbs.

CRASHFIREINJURY

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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, 2017-12-26

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, 2026-03-16

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, 2025-03-26

Air bags

18% · 35 reports

CRASHINJURY

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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, 2012-03-27

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, 2012-02-24

Engine

12% · 23 reports

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, 2026-07-20

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, 2026-07-09

Fuel/propulsion system

9% · 17 reports

Steering

7% · 14 reports

CRASH

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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2011Complaint volume 193 complaints filed for this model year.
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2013-04-22Air bags13V118000 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…

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…

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2015-02-27Electrical system14V634000 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.

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2017-03-27Air bags16V352000 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.

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2018-02-12Electrical system17V435000 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.

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2018-02-28Air bags18V021000 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.

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2019-02-04Air bags19V018000 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.

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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2011 Dodge Challenger — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Electrical system: 104 reports on file for this year.
Air bags: 35 reports on file for this year.
Engine: 23 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 13V118000 · Air bags
Recall 14V634000 · Electrical system
Recall 16V352000 · Air bags
Recall 17V435000 · Electrical system
Recall 18V021000 · Air bags
Recall 19V018000 · Air bags

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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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.

2011 Dodge Challenger

Complaints per year

Known problem areas

Electrical system

Air bags

Engine

Fuel/propulsion system

Steering

Safety timeline

Buy-smart checklist

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Verify these recalls were completed

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