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2011 Dodge Challenger Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 17 brakes-related complaints for the 2011 Dodge Challenger, 9% of that year's 193 total complaints. No related recalls are listed, and median mileage at failure was 47,500.

Brakes complaints
17
9% of 193
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
47,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report ABS, ESP/BAS, and traction control warning lights illuminating together, often followed by a full electrical shutdown while driving.
  • Several describe the vehicle stalling or losing power steering and power brakes at highway speed, with some coasting to a stop.
  • A subset link the shutdown to alternator or battery failure, noting a whistling noise from under the hood before the electrical system dropped out.
  • Some owners report the ABS warning light appearing on its own along with brake and traction lights, without a full shutdown.
  • A few describe a burning smell accompanying the warning lights and stalling event.

When 2011 Dodge Challenger brake complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 24, 2014, latest May 10, 2021.

2011 Dodge Challenger brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3Apr 2014Aug 2014Jan 2015Jun 2015Dec 2015Mar 2017May 2021
17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2014 to May 2021; peak Jun 2015 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2011 Dodge Challenger

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Challenger model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201034 (11%)
  2. 201117 (9%)
  3. 201217 (7%)
  4. 201313 (7%)
  5. 201411 (7%)
  6. 201515 (12%)
  7. 20165 (6%)
  8. 20172 (4%)
  9. 20186 (8%)
  10. 20194 (7%)
  11. 20203 (15%)
  12. 20210 (0%)
  13. 20221 (11%)
  14. 20236 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brakes complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Dodge Challenger?
NHTSA lists 17 brakes complaints for the 2011 Challenger, which is 9% of the 193 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2011 Dodge Challenger brakes?
No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this brakes issue on the 2011 Challenger.
At what mileage do 2011 Challenger brake problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 47,500 miles.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these brake complaints?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 injuries among these complaints, though 2 fires were reported.
Is the 2011 Challenger worse than other years for brake complaints?
The 2011 model's 17 complaints and 9% share are lower than the 2010 model's 34 complaints and 11% share, but higher than most later years like 2016 through 2019.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.