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.
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.
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.