How many 2011 Dodge Charger owners reported steering problems?

NHTSA lists 39 steering-related complaints for the 2011 Charger, which is 6% of the 695 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for 2011 Dodge Charger steering issues?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this steering complaint group.

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

The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2011 Charger is 60,500 miles.

Did steering complaints cause any crashes or fires?

NHTSA data tied to this steering complaint area shows 1 crash and 2 fires reported, with no injuries.

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

The 2011 Charger's steering share of 6% is lower than the 2014 Charger's 18% and the 2012 Charger's 8%, but higher than the 2010 Charger's 4%.

2011 Dodge Charger Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 39 steering-related complaints for the 2011 Dodge Charger, 6% of that year's 695 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 60,500 miles. No related recall is listed for this steering complaint group.

Steering complaints: 39; 6% of 695
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 60,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Steering wheel seizes or locks up suddenly while driving, sometimes with a burning odor and the power steering warning light on.
Complete loss of power steering and brakes together, often tied to dashboard warning lights coming on all at once and a battery saver mode event.
Steering feels loose or the car drifts in its lane at highway speeds even when the wheel is held straight.
Loud grinding noise from the steering column that makes the wheel hard to turn, sometimes paired with unrelated electrical glitches like the trunk opening on its own.
Sudden loss of power steering assist accompanied by strange noises, ABS and stability warning lights, and the engine shutting off.

When 2011 Dodge Charger steering complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 21, 2011, latest Jul 22, 2023.

39 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2011 to Jul 2023; peak Aug 2014 (5).

Steering recalls for the 2011 Dodge Charger

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Charger model year

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

201010 (4%)
201139 (6%)
201253 (8%)
201330 (8%)
201462 (18%)
201513 (10%)
201617 (9%)
20178 (6%)
20184 (3%)
20199 (8%)
20200 (0%)
20211 (3%)
20221 (6%)
20232 (8%)
20240 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2011 Dodge Charger owners reported steering problems?: NHTSA lists 39 steering-related complaints for the 2011 Charger, which is 6% of the 695 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2011 Dodge Charger steering issues?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this steering complaint group.
At what mileage do 2011 Charger steering problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2011 Charger is 60,500 miles.
Did steering complaints cause any crashes or fires?: NHTSA data tied to this steering complaint area shows 1 crash and 2 fires reported, with no injuries.
How does the 2011 Charger compare to other years for steering complaints?: The 2011 Charger's steering share of 6% is lower than the 2014 Charger's 18% and the 2012 Charger's 8%, but higher than the 2010 Charger's 4%.