2011 Dodge Charger vs 2011 Lincoln MKS
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2011 Dodge Charger | 2011 Lincoln MKS |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 694 | 43 |
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 152 | 31 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 25 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 64 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–21 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,000 mi | 50,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Charger | Lincoln MKS |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 395 | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 158 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 79 | 2 |
| Engine | 77 | 4 |
| Steering | 39 | 21 |
| Air Bags | 51 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 40 | 4 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 39 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 82 | 5 |
| Electrical failures | 45 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 28 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 27 | 0 |
| Overheating | 19 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 14 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 11 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 9 | 5 |
2011 Dodge Charger
2011 Lincoln MKS
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.