2011 Dodge Challenger engine problems

Filed Jul 20, 2026 · Engine · MO

2011 Dodge Challenger RT (5.7L Hemi, <75,000 miles).In 2016, Safety Campaign P01 (Timing Chain and Guide) was performed on my vehicle. On May 28th, while traveling at 70 mph on the highway, the timing chain snapped entirely, leaving me stranded and causing catastrophic internal engine damage.

Filed Jul 9, 2026 · Engine · 70,000 miles · MO

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the timing chain snapped and fractured. All the warning lights illuminated and flashed. The vehicle was towed to a friend's residence. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that a similar failure had previously occurred in 2014. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed there was no warranty coverage. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Filed Mar 16, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · 168,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed Sep 26, 2022 · Engine · 62,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle off the highway and had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle with a timing chain failure and the contact was informed by the dealer that the part was under warranty. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that the failure was part of a Customer Satisfaction Program: P01 however, the vehicle was not under recall. The contact was informed that due to the timing chain failure, the engine was also damaged and would not be covered under the Customer Satisfaction Program. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and agreed to repair the vehicle under Consequential Damages. The contact then called the dealer where he was informed that the repair was denied. The vehicle was not repaired and remained in the dealer possession. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.

Filed Sep 14, 2022 · Engine · 64,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the timing chain had fractured and caused damage to the engine. The dealer related the failure to Service Campaign: P01 (Engine Timing Chain and Chain Guide) for which the VIN was included. The dealer informed the contact that the engine needed to be replaced; however, the manufacturer declined the engine replacement due to him not being the original owner of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and declined the engine replacement. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000.

Filed Jan 19, 2020 · Engine · 170,000 miles · TX

Was driving down a busy intersection when car lost power and then stopped shut off steering was then hard and difficult to turn on a major intersection and then I was unable to move the vehicle vehicle the steering was very difficultly will crank but will not start because the alternator gave up died I then called the dealership they said they would fix it I just had to take it over there I had to tow it over there then as I got it there they said the vehicle wouldn't turn on I told him it was because the alternator was no good and it shut off and the story behind it they didn't say that they would charge me and they've had it since thursday today is now sunday they said they cannot work on it until they know for sure that is the alternator I know it is I had it checked before the alternator had went out

Filed Oct 30, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 100,000 miles · CA

Issues with fuel. Having to constantly replace fuel cap. Clutch gets stuck.

Filed Aug 6, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · CA

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.

Filed Jun 24, 2019 · Engine · 80,000 miles · PR

My challenger is making a wierd ticking noise coming from the left side of the engine. See recall below chrysler announced this morning that it will be extending the warranty on 3.6-liter pentastar v-6 engines in certain 2011-2013 vehicles due to cracked cylinder heads on early versions of the engine according to automotive news, roughly 7500 engines built as the pentastar v-6 was first coming out in 2012, were found to be susceptible to left-cylinder head cracks, potentially resulting in engine failure. Chrysler first discovered the issue when customers began complaining that their vehicles were making ticking noises, stalling, or that the instrument panel was inexplicably displaying a check engine light. The 3.6-liter pentastar v-6 comes with a 5-year/100,000 mile warranty, which chrysler will be extending to 10-years/150,000 miles on the left-cylinder head. The cracked left-cylinder head issue potentially affects about 0.5-percent of vehicles equipped with the 3.6-liter v-6. Chrysler determined that subpar fuel along with a number of driving conditions contributed to the issue. A design modification in late 2012 has reportedly fixed the issue in newer vehicles. The 3.6-liter v-6, the first of the pentastar family that now includes a 3.2-liter version, comes standard in numerous chrysler vehicles. The 3.6-liter pentastar is standard on the: chrysler 300, dodge challenger, dodge charger, jeep grand cherokee, jeep wrangler, ram 1500, and ram promaster. It's optional on both the previous-generation and current chrysler 200, and dodge avenger.

Filed Sep 27, 2018 · Engine · 110,000 miles · FL

Complete engine failure. 5.7 hemi engine snapped #7 push rod while driving on I-10 at normal speeds. All maintenance was performed regularly with no indication of this catastrophic failure. The engine will need to be replaced at a cost of 8500 dollars.