3/9/13 - vehicle in for oil change. Battery saver mode message displayed on dash 2 miles down the road. Pulled over to check owner's manual which states immediate vehicle service required. To airpark dodge dealership approx 7 miles down the road and power steering failure and then engine stalls while making left turn through intersection. Had both my children ages 2 and 5 in the vehicle at the time and thankfully no on coming traffic during the turn. 3/12/13 - alternator and battery replaced at airpark dodge. 4/23/13 (35,690 miles) - vehicle back to airpark dodge for another battery saver mode message. Source could not be found, no repairs made. 7/25/14 (47,900 miles) - battery saver mode message, no dash lights, no A/C, no power steering, no headlights while doing 30 MPH. Vehicle to airpark dodge again on 7/29/14.
2011 Dodge Charger engine complaints
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Last year 2013,right around 35000 miles in my 2011 dodge charger,I took it in to my dealership because the engine light came on,their response was that it had something to do with the fuel but they could not tell me exactly what the problem was because the analysis would not specify it,and we also told them that we could smell gas,they said that it could be the gas cap but that was it.we found out it was only when we filled the tank so I was putting only 20 dllrs cause we did not want the smell in the car.on april 2014 we went to phoenix which is a 3 hour drive and when we were about to come back my brother-in-law noticed something was leaking from under the car,we found out it was gas coming from the tank,we risked it and took the road back to the house.the next day I went to the dealer again and told them about what happened and their response was that the warranty had already expired and if I wanted it fixed I would have to pay for whatever costs it would take to do so, I said that I had taken it before I ran out on the warranty,again they said they could not do anything about it.while searching in the internet I saw some articles describing the same situation that I have,faulty gas hoses,called the dealer again and again the same response,that if I wanted to be safe I would have to fix it myself.
Car went into battery saver mode, radio shut off, tried to make it home had to pull over and have towed, alternator was out. We just had to put another alternator on in may of year 2014, same thing, radio out, made it to auto repair shop, the part was on back order because there is such a high demand, we were told this is a common problem in this car.
I recently had to replace the alternator on my 2011 dodge charger at a total personal cost of more than $800. Considering that most people these days don't have this type of money just sitting around, it was a very troubling situation. As I was driving down the street I noticed that my vehicle began slowing down without me breaking and the dashboard displays started flickering. Battery save mode was displayed and the car starting making a loud whining sound. That was immediately followed by the smell of something burning and smoke coming from the hood and through the front vents. Of course I was extremely alarmed and at the same time other vehicles were honking at me because my car was going so slow and I was in everyone's way. The burning smell and smoke were so bad that I just knew something had to be on fire. I stopped my vehicle in the street and signaled for drivers to go around me. I called a towing company to have the car taken to the shop since I obviously would not be continuing my commute home. The shop informed my that my alternator was bad and needed to be replaced. That was news that no car owner wants to hear. The cost to me would be over $800 because an aftermarket alternator did not exist for this make and model. This entire matter has had me scared at the time of the incident and pissed at the time of the bill. I have seen tons and tons of complaints on both this website and online in general regarding the bad alternators on the 2011 dodge chargers. It's ridiculous that dodge/chrysler has not issued a recall for alternators that were installed on these models so that consumers can either avoid this situation or be compensated for the crazy amount of money that we have had to pay to have this problem fixed. I am hoping that everyone who encounters this problem will put in enough complaints to make dodge/chrysler take action. ...updated 07/15/14 *bf *tr updated 8/30/2017
The morning of july 5, 2013 I started my car and all the dash lights came on. It had done this once before but only for a second and then all was fine.this time they didn't turn off and when I started to drive it was making "whining" noise. I called the dealership and told them what was going on. They told me to drive to the dealership right away. They called later that afternoon to tell me it was the alternator was bad and causing a short. Since the car was past 36,000 miles it's not covered under warranty! It cost me about $800 to replace the alternator. I'm not sure what the exact problem was with the alternator, but I just had it at the dealership a month prior for an oil change and they "said" the car checked out fine. I have had numerous issues with this car! 35,5019 miles, they replaced 3 of the 6 pistons,thankfully it was under warranty. 45,778 miles, the alternator failed. Around 50,000 miles, one of the fuel pumps needed to be replaced because it was cracked on the top. The car smelled like gas for a month after fixing it. The mechanic that replaced it said he has never seen them brake like that and it was very odd. Recently at about 57,000, we replaced the actuator in the diver side A/C unit. The noise started about 6 months prior but financially we were unable to repair it until now. It is past the mileage for lemon law but dodge should not leave the consumer to pay for their mistakes and poor quality.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and was not taken to a dealer or mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The additionally, the wiring harness for the headlights failed. The headlight wiring harness was replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.
I was driving going about 40mph and my radio and air start going on and off by it self then I start hearing a wining noise and all the warning lights came on dash and car shut down I tried to start it and nothing info said key not detected I changed battery in remote and got a jump an hour later some thing what causes this problem.
Letter from senator johanns on behalf of constituents regarding her 2011 dodge charger safety issues. (experiencing carbon monoxide) *smd the consumer stated she and her son became severely ill.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH the rpms started to rev up and down. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to identify the failure. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer several times regarding the engine but they were unable to remedy the failure. The failure mileage was 13,800.
Under passing conditions with hard and fast acceleration the car does not move and it feels like it is dead this is very dangerous and on many occasions I could have been hit. This is really a bad situation. I have taken it in and they do not believe me that this is possible. This happens anytime that there is a steady or cruising and a need arises for passing or getting out of trouble. The gas pedal would be depressed quickly and hard but nothing happens. The car seems like it dies and then it comes back and starts accelerating. This takes about a second or two. Other times it growls and it does not move. I have talked to dodge and they cannot duplicate it and frankly they think that I am telling them something that is not possible. In other words they do not believe me.
While driving in some rain engine 5.7hemi stalled ,cranked it back up but engine had a noise .pulled in to store parking lot called wrecker to take back to dodge dealer (under warranty) they tell me it has a bad connecting rod and the warranty nor the ext warranty covers that ,it will take 8k dollars to fix ,lets say I no longer have or will drive or buy one either a dodge.
While turning left to cross multiple lanes on the highway, I accelerated to go and the car began coasting. I pressed on the gas and nothing! I put it in neutral, heard it rev and put it into drive..still nothing! The car would not accelerate. With on coming traffic and cars swerving to keep from plowing into me, I quickly put the car in park, shut it off, tried to re-started it (x3)and put it in drive. I was finally able to get it to go. The next day, my car was hard to start (x3). After warming up for approximately 10 mins, I left for work. Low & behold, the same exact thing happened at the same exact spot except this time my car shut off during the turn. Once again, with oncoming traffic and speeding cars dodging my stopped vehicle, I immediately threw it into park, tried to restart it x2, then put it in drive and was able to get out of the way of the tractor trailer who was not going to be able to stop! On the way to the dealership, it happened twice to my husband but the dealership says "there is no code, it hasn't happened to us and thus no problem" I can assure you, as a deputy sheriff, this problem isn't just dangerous, it's deadly!
Driving at 70mph speed limit,a car came over into my lane,and I had to slow down. I then pushed down on the accelerator to get back up to speed,and nothing. There was no acceleration at all,even after I kept pushing on the peddle. I had to take a fast look behind me,and go across 3 lanes of traffic,all going 70mph and more,to get the car to the right side of the road. We were lucky the 4 of us were not killed. The car went down to below 30mph,even though I kept pushing on the gas. Then it took off. This happened 2 times,and not quit so bad a few other times. We were on a 1 month trip,and when we left the car had just over 6,000 miles on it,and was 6 months old. When we got home it was 7 months old with 12,000 miles on it. At one point chrysler corp.told me it fits into the car buy back replacement program. They did not help me.I got a 2012 charger because I did not trust the 2011. It could kill someone. They say the car is fixed,but I am not going to risk my family's life on it. Has there been any other cars with this problem,of no acceleration? Is it a problem with the multiple displacement system? Sounds like it. Thank you for your help. It sounds like chrysler corp.just dose not believe me,that there is no acceleration. Parts replaced were,hydraulic-tappets,multiple displacement solenoid,head gasket,sparkplugs,oil&filter.
2011 dodge charger. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle potentially catching fire due to a radiator problem and chrysler refuses to provide any details. *tgw the consumer also stated a few days after purchasing the vehicle, the fuel pump and computer system had to be replaced. *jb updated 01/06/12. *jb updated 02/03/12.*jb updated 04/12/12. *jb updated 04/24/12.
2011 dodge charger. Consumer expresses discontent concerning chrysler corporation *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle would not start and chrysler was aware there was an issue and never informed him. The consumer also stated the vehicle has a terrible blind spot, which was restrictive, as his body transgressed higher towards the back making it difficult seeing low hoods. Also, the rear window view was higher, apparently to allow more trunk space, which blocked the consumer from seeing, the hood when backing out of parking spaces. The consumer stated he could barely see the speedometer, the numbers were a lot smaller and difficult to read. Also, it was difficult to adjust the tilt wheel. The consumer stated he had to use extra strength to pull the wheel up or down. The consumer stated there was a drag in the vehicle, when he removed his foot from the accelerator, the vehicle would slow down more rapidly. Also, it was easy to accidentally move the shifter into a lower gear. Also, the transmission was not shifting properly.
2011 dodge charger. Consumer writes in regards to l10 coolant reservoir recall *tgw the consumer stated while on the way to the dealership to have the recalls rectified, one involving a computer system issue to prevent a potential safety operational hazard, the check engine light illuminated. A diagnosis revealed the fuel pump needed to be replaced. *jb updated 11/22/11.
A very strong exhaust or gas smell inside the vehicle cabin of the 2011 dodge charger police vehicles. Ususally after the engine has idled for a while and when the A/C is on. Switching between fresh or recirculated air does not correct the problem. Driving around does not clear the problem. Many other fleet vehicles are experiencing the same problem. National blogs seem to report the same type of problem in several dodges.
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