2011 Dodge Charger acceleration problems

Filed Jan 27, 2021 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 157,000 miles · SC

Adaptive cruise control and forward crash warning and ABS braking along with adaptive electric eye failure. In motion failure. Adaptive eye replaced a little over a year ago failed again.

Filed May 2, 2019 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 151,544 miles · GA

My ABS and stability control lights come on but they go off. But when driving they come on suddenly I dont have brakes for several crucial seconds when attempting to stop. Then the lights go off again.

Filed Dec 26, 2018 · Acceleration, Brakes · 62,426 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle accelerated on its own to 90 MPH. The ABS would not release and the contact had no control over the vehicle. The contact had to apply more pressure than usual to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,426.

Filed Jan 1, 2018 · Acceleration, Engine · 134,000 miles · OH

When driving down the interstate (august 2017 with 130k miles on the dash) I suddenly lost throttle response and I could not accelerate. At this point motor began to shake as I coasted to the edge as my car shut off while still in the run position. A red lighting bolt appeared and my vehicle did not want to start. After attempting to start several times the car finally started. Took it to a dealer in garden city michigan where they could find nothing wrong. The lighting bolt light was gone and only a check engine light remained. Fast forward two months later the same thing happened but I could not get the car to start and it was towed to the same dealer with a dead battery this time. They kept it for several days but could not pin point the issue I.e. Bad throttle body, bad fuel pumps etc. However no codes were found because the battery died. The week before thanksgiving same situation, lost throttle response car shut off got the red bolt , battery died. Towed to aaa where I had to purchase a new battery and again no codes were found. Again this happened today while on the interstate traveling at about 80mph. Are there any tips or documentation of similar problems with the red bolt light? Ive had dealership mechanics with 30+ years experience get lost with this issue. They have comes up with options but nothing concrete. I will soon be force to start guessing and checking or just get rid of the vehicle all together

Filed Oct 10, 2017 · Acceleration, Engine · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate and lost power when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact stated that all the warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was unable to restart so the vehicle was towed to the contact's home. Hall chrysler dodge jeep ram virginia beach (3152 virginia beach blvd, (866‑731‑2848) was contacted and informed the contact to have the vehicle towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing, but the vehicle was not towed to the dealer or an independent mechanic due to the tow charges. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. *ln updated 7/26/18

Filed Jul 8, 2016 · Acceleration, Electrical · 127,000 miles · MO

While driving on interstate doing 65 MPH (and once while doing 25 MPH) my lights, stereo and speedometer went out and car speed decreased. All lights on the dash light up/flash then after a few seconds everything go back to normal. Have happened several times while driving. And on two occasions the power steering fuses had to be replaced because they keep getting blown out. Have had alternator exchanged at last recall. Fearful that vehicle may stop in the line of traffic on the highway! Have video of incident as it was happening. No pictures

Filed Sep 3, 2015 · Acceleration, Electrical · 80,000 miles · MO · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While the vehicle was parked, the contact engaged the remote start, entered the vehicle, and depressed the start button. The vehicle independently accelerated. The contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle failed to respond. The contact crashed into a wall and a parked vehicle. A police report was filed. The contact sustained minor injuries that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact also received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v467000 (air bags, seat belts) after the crash occurred. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Jun 24, 2015 · Acceleration, Airbags · 74,100 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated and the speedometer displayed the incorrect vehicle speed. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 13v118000 (air bags), 14v101000 (exterior lighting), and 14v634000 (electrical system). The parts needed to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 74,100.

Filed Aug 30, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 89,999 miles · CA

On 8/24 I was driving about 30 MPH when my car started cutting out. The radio went off, my engine died and my steering locked. I almost hit a pedestrian and what could have been a few cars but I was able to avoid it. I stopped and was able to start my car to get it to the side of the road. I had it towed home, next day I had it towed to momentum dodge because I looked online and had 3 recalls, door handles, headlights and I don't know the 3rd one. I was hoping it was the problem. It was not. I then had my car towed to another shop who verified my alternator is out. As of now the only place I can the find the alternator is, of course, the dodge dealer which I cannot afford.

Filed Aug 10, 2014 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 45,000 miles · HI

I was driving on the h-3 honolulu-bound and on my way, the battery indicator light illuminated in the dash display panel, then the ABS and traction lights lit up. Immediately after that, the car lost acceleration and there was no power steering. I knew I had to pull over to avoid an accident and when I attempted to do so, I had a difficult time maneuvering the car. To top it off, the anti-brake system was not working. My wife and I were not physically injured, but there could have been a fatality with cars traveling at 60 MPH. I had the vehicle towed to the dealer's service area as after "google"-ing, it seemed like this is a known problem and the comments shared that the dealer is the only one who carries the necessary part. Total paid: $957.26 not a happy dodge owner.