How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2011 Dodge Charger have?

NHTSA lists 16 Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 Charger, which is 2% of the 695 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Dodge Charger related to structure and body?

Yes. Recall 16V043000, reported in 2016, covers 2011-2016 Dodge Charger vehicles and addresses a risk when the vehicle is lifted with the supplied tire jack without wheel chocks.

Were there any injuries or crashes linked to these complaints?

Among the 16 Structure & Body complaints, NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 4 injuries associated with this problem area.

At what mileage do structure and body problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2011 Charger is 55,600 miles.

2011 Dodge Charger Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 16 Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 Dodge Charger, 2% of its 695 total complaints, with 3 crashes and 4 injuries reported. A related recall (16V043000) covers jack use on 2011-2016 Chargers, unrelated to the door/latch issues owners describe.

Structure & Body complaints: 16; 2% of 695
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 4
Median mileage: 55,600 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Door locks and keyless entry fail intermittently, sometimes tied to water damage in the lock sensor.
Trunk latch mechanisms fail, disabling the trunk light, release button, and ajar warning light.
Door latches on the front passenger side stop functioning and require dealer replacement.
Owners report uneven and accelerated tire wear they attribute to the vehicle's structural alignment.
Structural or body-related failures have coincided with crashes, including one where a bumper was torn off in an impact.

When 2011 Dodge Charger body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 28, 2011, latest Oct 18, 2019.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2011 to Oct 2019; peak Dec 2016 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2011 Dodge Charger

NHTSA 16V043000Jan 28, 2016Structure & Body441,578 vehicles
Structure
FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured August 23, 2010, to January 7, 2016. When an affected vehicle is lifted using the supplied tire jack without chocking the wheels, the vehicle's body-side sill may give causing the tire jack to fail and the car to fall.
Risk: A car that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will provide owners with wheel chocks and instructions for their use, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S03.

Structure & Body complaints by Charger model year

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

201010 (4%)
201116 (2%)
201215 (2%)
201316 (4%)
201419 (6%)
20155 (4%)
201656 (31%)
201724 (19%)
201819 (16%)
20197 (6%)
20204 (7%)
20211 (3%)
20220 (0%)
20230 (0%)
20240 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2011 Dodge Charger have?: NHTSA lists 16 Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 Charger, which is 2% of the 695 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Dodge Charger related to structure and body?: Yes. Recall 16V043000, reported in 2016, covers 2011-2016 Dodge Charger vehicles and addresses a risk when the vehicle is lifted with the supplied tire jack without wheel chocks.
Were there any injuries or crashes linked to these complaints?: Among the 16 Structure & Body complaints, NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 4 injuries associated with this problem area.
At what mileage do structure and body problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2011 Charger is 55,600 miles.