The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while driving at 80 MPH, the vehicle shut off unexpectedly. The vehicle was jump-started. The battery was replaced. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact was concerned about driving the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an unknown local dealer to be repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V435000 (Electrical System) in 2000. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was contacted and filed a claim, but no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 168,000.
2011 Dodge Challenger electrical problems
103 complaints (53% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 53,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 103
- of this car's complaints
- 53%
- typical mileage
- 53,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Alternator/generator/regulator8
- Interior lamps/bulbs1
- 12v/24v/48v battery1
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Related recalls
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
- Risk
- If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T36.
Recall number 17V435000 · Recall details
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
- What is wrong
- Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
- Risk
- If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.
Recall number 14V634000 · Recall details
What 2011 Dodge Challenger owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I replaced the factory alternator about 2 years back and have had to replace it twice since then. The replacement alternator were not from the manufacturer but were brand new. The battery warning light comes on when it starts to fail and the hot wire leading to the alternator gets extremely hot. Didn't experience this until I had the aftermarket alternator installed.
their is a common problem with the dash light panels going out making it unsafe ,unable to see speedomiter at night ,the repair is to have the whole gauge cluster replaced that also fails
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge challenger. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle smoke was present coming from under the hood and the battery power was drained causing the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer dick poe dodge (1363 airway boulevard el paso, tx 79925-2213) who diagnosed the alternator was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number 17v435000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000.
The car was starting to smoke so my son pulled over I check out I open up the hood and smoking was coming out of the alternator I was on my street block.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge challenger. The contact stated that the smart glass window switch failed, and caused the driver's door to fail to open. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to several unknown mechanics. The contact also replaced the smart switch himself however, the repairs did not correct the failure. The smart glass switch failure caused the vehicle battery to drain and the contact was unable to open the doors, the trunk, and the vehicle was not driven since march of 2017. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer advised the contacted that the vehicle was not included in the smart glass switch manufacturer recall: m24. The contact also wanted to add that the smart glass switch was purchase from a chrysler dealer the part number was 68064403af. The failure mileage was 62,742.
ELECTRICAL FAILURE. IDENTICAL TO THE DESCRIPTION OF P60 / the federal safety agency 14V‑634
The driver side window 'smart switch' is malfunctioning again. It has was replaced a little over a year ago. I was told my particular vehicle was not covered under the recall, missed it by a month. The fact is my vehicle meets all the criteria as the vehicles under the recall. Can I get some help here please?
Hello so I was going through drivethru and all of a sudden the car started rubbling and it stop and didn't know to do because I was stuck in the middle. So I turnt off the car and turnt it back on and it wouldn't start it will just make the rubbling sound I did a jump and still nothing at all.
There is a heavy drain on battery that causes battery to drain when it sits for a couple days or more
Questions about the 2011 Dodge Challenger electrical
Does the 2011 Dodge Challenger have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 103 complaints about the electrical of the 2011 Dodge Challenger, 53% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2011 Dodge Challenger electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 53,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Dodge Challenger electrical?
Yes, 2 recalls: 17V435000, 14V634000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Dodge Challenger have the most electrical problems?
The Dodge Challenger model years with the most electrical complaints are 2012 (138 complaints), 2013 (104 complaints) and 2011 (103 complaints).
Other 2011 Dodge Challenger problems
Airbags 35Engine 24Fuel system 18Steering 14Driver assistance 11Brakes 8Transmission 8Body 6Visibility 5Seat belts 4Acceleration 3Lights 3Locks 1
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