2011 Dodge Charger electrical system problems
395 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2011 Dodge Charger — 57% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Manufacturer failed to provide an adequate remedy for Safety Recall 17V-435 (T36). On 09/12/2018, the dealer "inspected" the 180-AMP alternator (Part 4801833AB) and cleared it as safe. On 09/25/2019, this exact component suffered a total fatigue failure, causing a "no-start" condition and…”
filed May 13, 2026
“The Anti-Lock Brake module has prematurely failed in the vehicle. The dealership can and will inspect the fault but they will say they are not trained or authorizes to fix the module. I was directed to an ABS module rebuilder and was simply told by the rebuilder that they could not fix it due to a…”
filed Jan 16, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a…Campaign 17V435000 · Jul 10, 2017
- In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly failCampaign 14V634000 · Oct 8, 2014
- Electrical SystemCampaign 12V197000 · May 2, 2012
Related service bulletins
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service…
9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2023Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service…
9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2023
Electrical System problems in other Charger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Charger | 10 | 38% |
| 2021 Charger | 2 | 6% |
| 2020 Charger | 6 | 11% |
| 2019 Charger | 22 | 18% |
| 2018 Charger | 45 | 37% |
| 2017 Charger | 48 | 38% |
| 2016 Charger | 25 | 14% |
| 2015 Charger | 22 | 16% |
| 2014 Charger | 109 | 32% |
| 2013 Charger | 166 | 46% |
| 2012 Charger | 359 | 55% |
| 2010 Charger | 74 | 32% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Dodge Charger
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.