2011 Dodge Challenger Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 103 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2011 Dodge Challenger, 53% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 54,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “started flashing” (6% of reports).
- 103electrical system complaints
- 54,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $980typical repair cost reported by owners
- 26%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Started flashing: mentioned in 6 of 103 complaints (6%)
- Driver side window: mentioned in 6 of 103 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical electrical system repair on the 2011 Dodge Challenger at $980, and half of them between $710 and $1,400.
Based on 7 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2013–2015), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 80 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 103 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 1 an injury.
Dodge Challenger electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Challenger | 6 | 14% | 29,851 |
| 2022 Challenger | 1 | 11% | — |
| 2021 Challenger | 4 | 21% | — |
| 2020 Challenger | 7 | 35% | 2,000 |
| 2019 Challenger | 17 | 29% | 4,475 |
| 2018 Challenger | 28 | 37% | 5,050 |
| 2017 Challenger | 16 | 33% | 39,250 |
| 2016 Challenger | 15 | 19% | 14,500 |
| 2015 Challenger | 26 | 21% | 49,575 |
| 2014 Challenger | 62 | 42% | 40,127 |
| 2013 Challenger | 104 | 58% | 47,150 |
| 2012 Challenger | 138 | 55% | 55,000 |
| 2011 Challenger | 103 | 53% | 54,000 |
| 2010 Challenger | 68 | 23% | 46,000 |
| 2009 Challenger | 21 | 16% | 50,550 |
| 2008 Challenger | 4 | 40% | 33,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Problem: 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. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
Risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T36.
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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. The contact was concerned about driving the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an…
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. The battery warning light comes on when it starts to fail and the hot wire leading to the alternator gets extremely hot…
their is a common problem with the dash light panels going out making it unsafe ,unable to see speedomiter at night ,the repair is to have the whole gauge cluster replaced that also fails
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2011 Dodge Challengers have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 103 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2011 Dodge Challenger (53% of the 193 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Dodge Challenger electrical system?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 54,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix electrical system problems on the 2011 Dodge Challenger?
Owners report a typical cost of $980 (half paid between $710 and $1,400), from 7 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2011 Dodge Challenger?
The most frequent phrase is “started flashing”, in 6 of 103 complaints, followed by “driver side window” (6).
See all 2011 Dodge Challenger problems or electrical system problems across all Challenger years.