2011 Dodge Challenger problems and complaints
Owners have filed 193 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Dodge Challenger. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (103), Air Bags (35), Engine (23).
Key takeaways
- 193 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 5 involve a crash, 8 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 103 | 53% |
| Air Bags | 35 | 18% |
| Engine | 23 | 12% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 17 | 9% |
| Steering | 14 | 7% |
| Unknown Or Other | 12 | 6% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 10 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 4% |
| Power Train | 8 | 4% |
| Structure | 6 | 3% |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 2% |
| Visibility | 3 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Dodge Challenger 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-07-20
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.
Engine - filed 2026-07-09
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 sta...
Electrical System,engine - filed 2026-03-16
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 ...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.