2011 Dodge Charger: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Jul 17, 2026 · Airbags, Engine · VA

There has been numerous issues that affected my safety while driving and had to make costly repairs and replacements while on going. Alternator and serpentine belt broke out and all my coolant leaked out. had to stop in the middle of the street several Times by force having the abs, check engine light turn on having to turn the car off. Transmission shifter was so faulty I couldn’t pull out of park needing to replace it. Air leaks in the engine, electrical surges effecting headlights low beams I can’t see anything at night, dashboard and radio. The windows are has so much glare from sun light to other cars at night I almost cannot see ahead of me almost blinding me. The car constantly over heated. I’ve changed the battery, exhaust pipes, put breaks on it, ignition coils upper and lower intakes manifold but still proceeds to present me with a check engine light needing to unplug my battery to recent the car which turns off my eco system. Gas consumption is little to much at times The air bags light in the dashboard usually turn on constantly when adjusting the driver and passenger seat.

Filed Jan 16, 2026 · Brakes, Driver assistance · FL

The Anti-Lock Brake module has prematurely failed in the vehicle. The dealership can and will inspect the fault but they will say they are not trained or authorizes to fix the module. I was directed to an ABS module rebuilder and was simply told by the rebuilder that they could not fix it due to a computer chip shortage. The problem has been reproduced many times as seen with the RAM truck recalls on their anti-lock brake modules. The component has not been inspected. There is active warning lights as shown in the picture below. Ive spun out in the rain multiple times at less than 30mph due to the ABS module not activating traction control. It is extremely dangerous.

Filed Jul 13, 2022 · Airbags, Brakes · TX

ABS Wiring had a recall and replaced but the ABS Module is now out Air Bag had a recall but now the air bag clock spring is out Fuel Pump had an extended warranty but is now out and fuel pump needs replaced Crank shaft main bearing seal needs rplaced for an oil leak but other parts have been replaced for an oil leak within the past month

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 Oct 11, 2018 · Electrical · 50,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While operating the vehicle, the check battery, alternator, ABS, and emergency brake indicators remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to wells dodge (1600 us 27 s, avon park, fl) where it was diagnosed that the speed sensors were faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact indicated that the alternator was recently replaced per the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system), but the failure continued. The manufacturer was also notified, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Dec 18, 2017 · Body, Brakes · 38,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. Due to excessive battery drain, the battery had to be charged approximately every nine days. In addition, the ABS warning indicator illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v043000 (structure) and 17v435000 (electrical system). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Gillie hyde dodge chrysler jeep ram (1415 happy valley rd, glasgow, ky) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available. *tl new alternator was installed. Consumer stated there are still problems with electrical issues. Updated 8/30/18

Filed Aug 7, 2017 · Brakes, Engine · 70,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving 45 MPH, the ABS, traction control, and service awd indicators illuminated without warning in the middle of an intersection. Also, the transmission slipped, which caused the vehicle to stall. Also, while the vehicle was stationary, the emergency brake indicator illuminated and the transmission slipped. The contact stated that the ABS indicator disengaged and the vehicle was able to be driven away at lower speeds of 20-25 MPH. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Jul 6, 2017 · Electrical · 101,400 miles · LA · fire

"takata recall" vehicle alternator burned out. The vehicle was being driven at the time when the battery light and the ABS light came on both in red not the normal orange, also the traction light started coming off and on at times for the past month when driving as normal to places around my area. When she made it home she noticed that all the instrument panel lights came on then went off and she smelled smoke and turned the vehicle off and raised the hood and noticed that burnt electrical smell with smoke coming from the side of the motor where the alternator is, so when I got home I noticed the alternator had black burn scars around the coil areas and with a flashlight noticed some of the coils inside were melted down from the burning

Filed Mar 8, 2017 · Electrical · 130,065 miles · AL

When I was driving. Battery saver mode came on and the radio turned off. I started getting service lights and engine light came on. Able to get it home as I was only a block away when this started. I turned off and on the car. The car studdered to start and the a ton of error lights came on like ABS, break, engine, service lights. The car studdered and the stearing wheel and break was locked. Tuned out it was the alternator that died and thank god I was close to home and not going fast else I could have been in a really bad accident as everything around my house is a highway. The 3.5l engine was recalled but after looking at all the complaints about the 5.7l having the same issue. This also needs to be recalled asap before someone dies.

Filed Jan 20, 2017 · Brakes, Electrical · 10 miles · OR

3 separate vehicle shutdowns while accelerating to pass another vehicle and to override cruise control. Esc and ABS light came on along with "acc/fcw unavailable vehicle system error" in the evic at 30mph. Seconds later all warning lights shut off, the turned back on a few seconds later and repeated constantly. Power steering was 100% lost while turning, almost causing me to go into a ditch. At about 25mph, again at 35mph, and again at 40mph, my car had briefly applied the ebrake by itself, even though the ebrake was fully disengaged, and a clicking sound could be heard coming from the shifter. The speedometer drops to zero, then warning lights turn off again and speedometer goes back to normal function. Brake pedal became very stiff, making it difficult to stop. When I came to a full stop at an intersection, the ebrake prevented me from accelerating, then I was able to accelerate after a couple of seconds and then my power steering went out. Then the airbag light came on. After the intersection, the brake light remained on, speedometer stayed at 0, airbag light stayed on. Dinging constantly, as cars normally do when you first start them ( about 1 ding a second). Radio and most interior lighting shut off, headlights shut off, then came back on and started flickering, accompanied by a "battery saver mode" message on the evic. Windshield wipers started moving, but very slowly. Engine sounded windy, like a siren from a fire truck and engine was noticeably less powerful. Burning smell from engine. Once stopped, car would not restart, and almost no power to any area of the car. Replaced battery, which fixed nothing. Window was stuck down, so we pulled the battery and put it on a charger to see if it was charged, and put it back in the car. The battery was connected about 45 seconds, with the engine off but the car in acc mode, and alternator started smoking. 20 cel codes.