2011 Dodge Challenger steering problems

Filed Jan 26, 2022 · Steering · IN

My vehicle randomly swerves back and forth when driving. It is very scary and could easily cause an accident and take my life. I’ve taken it to vigo dodge and had 3 different mechanics inspect my car over 5 hours and although they each drove my car and experienced what I’m referring to, they didn’t know what the problem is. I was told to just drive it til it got worse and then maybe they could find the problem. I’m scared to drive my car over 30 mph cause the random swerve could make me lose control or even swerve into oncoming traffic. I desperately need help and don’t know what to do.

Filed Sep 4, 2020 · Steering · 139,975 miles · FL

I was driving my dodge challenger down the road and then loss power steering. The car is almost impossible to drive. Upon further reading and researching many challenger owners with the 2011-up have the issue the electric power steering pump fails. I have read over a hundred similar complaints on 3 sites... Here is one sitte https://www.carproblemzoo.com/dodge/challenger/steering-problems.php https://www.carproblemzoo.com/dodge/challenger/steering-problems2.php the electro-hydraulic steering.pumps fail with no warning. I called chrysler fiat and was told its not an issue for recall? Really loosing all steering is not an issue? Then the part is over 1,000.00 and 250.00 labor. I almost ate a light pole turning a corner so I find this a real problem and danger with these cars.

Filed Aug 6, 2019 · Airbags, Steering · NC

Takata recall power stern tight alternator recal and air bag light came on and won't go off

Filed Mar 13, 2018 · Steering · 31,485 miles · SC

The power steering pump went out making the car inoperable while out of town. The cost to fix this problem was over 1,400.00.

Filed Jun 12, 2017 · Steering · 29,000 miles · MS

Steering got very hard when making turns and vibrations in floor on passenger side.

Filed Feb 27, 2017 · Electrical, Steering · 80,000 miles · CA

Driving my 2011 dodge challenger r/t on the highway on the second lane switching lanes approaching my exit. As I turned to the right lane all the lights on my dashboard went on and without warning my car turned off causing the steering wheel to stiffen up. Luckily I was able to stop the car pull to the shoulder and realized my battery was dead. I jumpstarted my car and was able to get to my destination which was nearby and I parked and turned off my car. As soon as I tried turning it on my battery was dead again. I called my roadside assistance for a jump and was able to get my car going but as soon as I turned the steering wheel my car seemed to have a short which caused all the dashboard lights to go and my car to turn off and kill my battery. Reading how many other dodge owners have gone through very similar problems and been fortunate to avoid getting hurt or hurting other drivers. I believe this issue should be looked into a bit more since it seems to be more common and should not be at the owners expense. Ive been very happy with my challenger to this point. I just want to be able to drive my challenger comfortably not worry about my safety and know the manufacturer has done everything possible to take care of the issue and avoid the same problem in future models. I eventually would like to own a newer challenger model. Knowing that steps are being taken to avoid similar issues on them, I can see myself getting one,even if asked to return the one I own now.

Filed Aug 20, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · 36,000 miles · PA

The electrical system on this vehicle shuts the vehicle down when the battery isn"t strong enough to support the computer. This happens while driving. Causing loss of steering and control of the vehicle. The traction control shuts off and because the engine shuts down the power steering is gone and the power brakes . This happened to me coming around a sharp corner of an off ramp. I lost all control of the vehicle and almost went off the road. I called the service dept. Of my dealership and they told me this is common when the battery charge isn't powerful enough to sustain the computer. But there are no warning signals or anything within the car to tell you the battery is low. I did a system check when I pulled over and the system said "ok". I feel this is a serious safety issue. Some one can seriously be hurt or killed.

Filed Aug 19, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 77,000 miles · CA

I was driving my vehicle and was waiting to make a left turn at the intersection. My battery appeared to be losing power and I lost my power steering. I believe the alternator went bad which LED to the battery dying while driving, causing me to lose power. This was dangerous as I could have lost power and may have caused an accident. I will be taking it to a mechanic to get the alternator replaced. I see dodge has some recalls on alternators but not sure if it applies to my vehicle

Filed Feb 11, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 52,707 miles · LA

My wife an I were on the interstate when the first incident happened, running 70mph, the instrument panel blinked and all instruments went down the car shut down, there wasn't any electrical to anything. I guess being a manual, it started back up automatically. The second incident was when we were on our way home we decided to take a different way home because this had happened, it therefore happened again same problem but we were running 57. We stopped at a sonic shut the car off, when we started it back up it sound like it was starting out of time, the same thing happened to us again the closer we got home. The car is parked and has not been moved.

Filed Jan 2, 2015 · Body, Steering · 25,000 miles · VA · crash

I was driving home from work and another vehicle was merging onto the highway on the inside shoulder. I made a normal lane change to avoid getting t-boned and my steering locked up causing me to spin out and hit a guardrail.