2011 Dodge Charger Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 97 engine-related complaints for the 2011 Dodge Charger, 14% of all complaints filed for that year, with a median failure mileage of 59,750 miles. Owners report stalling, alternator smoke, and one timing-chain failure; no engine recall is listed for this year.
- Engine complaints
- 97
- 14% of 695
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 7
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 59,750 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Vehicle stalls or loses power suddenly while driving at speeds like 40 mph, sometimes leaving the car undriveable.
- Alternator-related failures produce a burnt or smoke smell along with electrical symptoms such as dead radio, hot air from the vents, and a battery power-save mode message.
- Engine catches fire, in one case immediately after starting, destroying the vehicle.
- A timing chain failure was reported after a prior recall repair, resulting in destroyed engine internals while driving on the highway.
- Owners describe a persistent exhaust or gas odor inside the cabin, especially after idling with the A/C on.
- One owner reported a clicking noise from the instrument panel, a check engine light, and a burning oil smell followed by smoke.
When 2011 Dodge Charger engine complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 27, 2011, latest Jul 17, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2011 Dodge Charger
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Charger model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems on the 2011 Dodge Charger?
- NHTSA lists 97 engine complaints for the 2011 Charger, making up 14% of the 695 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2011 Dodge Charger engine?
- The data provided shows no related recalls listed for the engine complaint area on the 2011 Charger, though some owner complaints mention prior recalls for other systems like alternators and power steering.
- At what mileage do engine problems usually appear on the 2011 Charger?
- The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints is 59,750 miles.
- Did the 2011 Charger's engine problems cause any fires or crashes?
- NHTSA data for this engine complaint area lists 7 fires, 4 crashes, and 2 injuries among the reports.
- How does the 2011 Charger compare to other years for engine complaints?
- The 2011 Charger's 97 engine complaints and 14% share is lower than the 2012 model year's 113 complaints and 17% share, and lower in share than the 2010 model year's 30% share.