How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Dodge Charger?

NHTSA lists 83 brake-related complaints for the 2011 Dodge Charger, which is 12% of the 695 total complaints filed for that model year.

At what mileage do 2011 Charger brake problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 54,000 miles.

Is there a recall for 2011 Dodge Charger brakes?

This data lists no related recalls tied to the brake complaints for the 2011 Dodge Charger, though one owner complaint referenced an active recall campaign separately.

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these brake complaints?

NHTSA data for this brake issue on the 2011 Charger includes 2 crashes, 8 fires, and 1 injury reported.

How does the 2011 Charger compare to other years for brake complaints?

The 2011 Charger's 12% share of complaints tied to brakes is higher than the 2010 model's 5% and close to the 2012 model's 11%, making it one of the more affected years in this dataset.

2011 Dodge Charger Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 83 brake complaints for the 2011 Dodge Charger, 12% of its 695 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure is 54,000 miles. No related recall is listed in this data for this brake pattern.

Brakes complaints: 83; 12% of 695
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 8
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 54,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden total brake failure while attempting a quick stop, including one case where the anti-lock brake system did not engage and airbags failed to deploy.
Several owners describe brake failure occurring alongside an electrical fire, with smoke coming from the hood or vents and the brakes not responding when the pedal was pressed.
Some owners report the ABS light, traction control light, and other dashboard warnings illuminating together, followed by a whining noise, loss of power steering, and reduced braking ability.
One owner reported the brake warning light flashing on and off unpredictably from the first week of ownership, with dealers unable to find a fault on the computer.
One owner linked their loss of power steering and brakes to an active recall campaign, reporting repeated shop visits without resolution.

When 2011 Dodge Charger brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 28, 2011, latest Jan 16, 2026.

83 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2011 to Jan 2026; peak Sep 2014 (10).

Brakes recalls for the 2011 Dodge Charger

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Charger model year

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

2006139 (11%)
200749 (9%)
200831 (5%)
20097 (4%)
201011 (5%)
201183 (12%)
201272 (11%)
201333 (9%)
201440 (12%)
201517 (13%)
201611 (6%)
20179 (7%)
20187 (6%)
201912 (10%)
20200 (0%)
20210 (0%)
20220 (0%)
20236 (23%)
20240 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Dodge Charger?: NHTSA lists 83 brake-related complaints for the 2011 Dodge Charger, which is 12% of the 695 total complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do 2011 Charger brake problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 54,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2011 Dodge Charger brakes?: This data lists no related recalls tied to the brake complaints for the 2011 Dodge Charger, though one owner complaint referenced an active recall campaign separately.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these brake complaints?: NHTSA data for this brake issue on the 2011 Charger includes 2 crashes, 8 fires, and 1 injury reported.
How does the 2011 Charger compare to other years for brake complaints?: The 2011 Charger's 12% share of complaints tied to brakes is higher than the 2010 model's 5% and close to the 2012 model's 11%, making it one of the more affected years in this dataset.