2011 Dodge Challenger: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed May 10, 2021 · Brakes · 64,992 miles · AZ

The brake pedal on this vehicle goes to the floor when braking on gravel roads. It returns functioning after pumping the pedal. The dodge dealership in lake havasu city, az has had the vehicle twice for a week or two and last week told us that these vehicles should not be driven on dirt roads because the dust gets on the ABS sensor and can cause this problem. This car has been driven on this same road for several years and has just started doing this in the last year. The dodge dealership has not been able to duplicate the problem, so they are saying there is nothing wrong. I paid them to change the master cylinder on the first visit to the dealership because I have experienced similar problems caused by the master cylinder in the past. Of course this was before ABS and cars becoming so complicated that I can no longer work on them. Changing the master cylinder did have an effect on the problem, but it did not cure it. I believe this is a potentially dangerous problem and I am concerned that dodge has not taken this problem as seriously as they should. The first case number that dodge gave me was 79023033. They were supposed to send a technician to the dealership to help, but I don't know if that happened. The second case number is 79309555. They said we could take it to other dealerships for a second opinion at our expense which of course will be extremely expensive. Thank you for any help you can give.

Filed May 26, 2017 · Electrical · 67,000 miles · AL

My alternator had a sudden failure that left my stranded in the middle of the road. My cat started slow, but I ran a systems check and no alerts showed on the dash. I started driving down a major hwy when my ABS light flashed on and off once. I pulled to the safest place I could find on the road and turned my car off and tried the restart. Car would not start and I was stranded. I finally had someone stop and jump me off. I drove directly to the shop and had my battery replaced. The next day as I am driving to work my battery charging system light comes on. I once again get left stranded.

Filed Mar 24, 2017 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 100 miles · CA

I was on the 91west fwy and out of nowhere my ABS and airbags and break I say almost every light. Are on after that my car just turn off completely without no control over my car going about 70 MPH I never before have experience something like this I'm glad to say that I was the only person in the vehicle..usually my kids are with me.

Filed Feb 3, 2016 · Electrical · 34,500 miles · CA

Driving in rush hour traffic on a busy city street had an alternator issue on date listed above in my 2011 dodge challenger with only 34,500 miles. The ABS, trac control, battery saver, seat belt and other dashboard lights came on and off then the car shut down and would not restart. Battery is less than one week old. As I am out of warranty, and aware of a recall on alternators in certain 2011 chrysler vehicles I called chrysler and they took an incident report and conceded to me that although the alternator is the same manufacturer, voltage, model and part number they would not honor the open recall because my engine is the v8 5.7 liter and not the v6 model. I am worried the dealer will also fail to honor the recall and not repair my vehicle. This is despite the fact that I had taken my car to the dealer several months prior and asked them to check on a loud whining noise coming from the engine compartment. I believe that noise was the failing alternator. They told me the noise was a result of my removing the plastic engine cover the car came with- what nonsense. The p60 recall needs to be expanded to all 2011 dodge challengers using this alternator not just the v6 models.

Filed Jun 16, 2015 · Brakes, Engine · 21,400 miles · AL · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge challenger. While driving approximately 5-10 MPH, the contact noticed a burning odor and the ABS and oil warning lights illuminated. The vehicle stalled and was not able to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 21,400.

Filed Jun 15, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 43,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge challenger. While operating the vehicle, the instrument panel warning and sensor lights suddenly illuminated along with the ABS sensor light. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wheel speed and tire sensors were faulty and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 43,000.

Filed Jun 14, 2015 · Brakes · 74,500 miles · FL

Abs light on dash just appeared along with esp/bas, ABS, brake, traction lights.

Filed Mar 10, 2015 · Electrical · 60,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge challenger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate and the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Jan 5, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 47,074 miles · ID

Driving at approximately 60mph, the ABS and traction lights came on at first. Attempting to get home with the vehicle when all the sudden everything started shutting down; first the radio then the different systems all the lights in the dash began to blink and then went out. The vehicle then completely died; when I noticed the issues I switched the transmission into neutral so I could get to the side of the road. I then had to have the vehicle towed to the nearest dealership. The dealer ship then took 5 days to repair said vehicle as the alternator needed was on "backorder". Due to the fact it is "a 3 hour repair" per the warranty a rental car was not covered and I was without a vehicle for 5 days. And though the vehicle had less than 50,000 miles on it, it was not covered by the manufacturer warranty; thank god I purchased the extended warranty.

Filed Dec 31, 2014 · Driver assistance, Engine · 49,000 miles · TX

I nearly was killed today getting off highway I-10 when my entire car shut down. The entire electrical system failed ABS, esp, bas, traction lighting all came on - power steering did not work- completely shut down with no recourse finally coasted to park in the garage close by on a downhill exit. I was fortunate enough to find an exit to the parking lot and literally coasted in without power steering or any electrical and was afraid the brakes would not work to even stop the car. Fortunately, it coasted and stopped. Previously received an alternator recall notice from dodge, but was told they did not have any parts available to fix this vehicle. I had no idea that meant my entire car would die on the highway without the ability to even steer.

Filed Nov 14, 2014 · Electrical · 63,700 miles · TN

While driving home with my 2011 dodge challenger v6, the dashboard lights (ABS,traction control, airbags, etc) came on. I was driving around 60 MPH and shortly thereafter the car lost power. Steering locked, I somehow stayed on the road and slowed down with the brake power I had left and the emergency brake. Since I was on a turn I kept going to the shoulder. Finally stopped and the whole car just died. I read about alternator failure in this particular model. This sounds exactly like that but, the recall is still 2 weeks away. I had the car towed to a local chrysler/ dodge dealership. Now saddled with a bill for repairs that I hope I can get reimbursed for.

Filed Oct 20, 2014 · Electrical · 34,522 miles · TN

Driving at 40mph and ABS, esp, and brake assist lights were illuminated. Then the emergency brake and seat belt lights started flashing. The entire instrument panel started flickering then everything blacked out and the car lost power and I had to swerve off the road to avoid collision.