2011 Dodge Charger Police Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Charger Police years
- Not enough data 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Dodge Charger Police. That ranks 3rd out of 4 Charger Police model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 86,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Dodge Charger Police problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 50% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | 91,200 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 25% | 168,254 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 25% | 140,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Dodge Charger Police recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Charger Police vehicles, 2007-2013 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2013 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2013 RAM 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a 220 amp alternator that 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 replace the alternator with a revised alternator, free of charge. The recall began on December 23, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S68.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While inspecting the fuel pump wiring connection, discovered a burn pattern in the wiring, like what has occured on 7 other cars, this being unit 247, but not melted through enough yet to allow gas to escape. *tt
When ever i get gas with the cap less fuel the check engine light comes on
Radio shut off while driving my 2011 dodge charger rt. Then i drove 3 more miles to a local harris teeter. I was in there about 10 minutes. Came out and loading my 2 bags and proceeded to crank up my car and it wouldn't start. Just a quick click but the engine wouldn't start. Pls note that this…
Car purchased in july 2016 at 32000 miles. As of 12/19, just hit 38000. Shortly after purchasing, noticed an extremely heavy smell of gasoline in the cabin. After online research, other 2011 chargers, both police and civilian models, as well as previous model years, both leak gas from the same…
Other Dodge Charger Police years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Charger Police | 3 | 1 |
| 2013 Charger Police | 7 | 1 |
| 2012 Charger Police | 13 | 1 |
| 2011 | 4 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Dodge Charger Police?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, electrical system, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Dodge Charger Police?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 Dodge Charger Police a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Charger Police model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.