Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 Dodge Charger
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 Dodge Charger has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns and 695 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V018000 Do Not Drive - Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V021000 Do Not Drive - Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V435000 Alternator may Fail Resulting in Engine Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V352000 Do Not Drive - Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V043000 Body-Side Sill may Give when Jacking Car NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V467000 Inadvertent Side Air Bag Deployment NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V634000 Alternator may Fail Resulting in Engine Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V101000 Loss Of Low Beam Headlights NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V118000 Seat Airbag Wiring Harness NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V197000 ABS/ESC FUSE AND HEADLAMP JUMPER WIRE HARNESS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V042000 ABS/ESC FUSE AND HEADLAMP JUMPER WIRE HARNESS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 395 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 158 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 79 complaints
- Engine 77 complaints
- Air Bags 52 complaints
- Service Brakes 40 complaints
Of the 695 complaints on file, 25 report a crash and 64 a fire; across all 695 complaints, owners report 16 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$9,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2011 Dodge Charger exhibits several significant issues, notably in the electrical system and airbag components. Frequent recalls addressing alternator failures, lighting problems, and airbag defects affect reliability. High complaint volumes highlight electrical and lighting issues as prevalent concerns, contributing to a below-average rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| alternator | 70,000–100,000 miles | $500–$800 | very common |
| headlamp sub-harness | 40,000–60,000 miles | $200–$350 | common |
| airbag inflator | 80,000–110,000 miles | $250–$500 | common |
| electrical wiring | 60,000–90,000 miles | $400–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes every 6,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Coolant system flush every 60,000 miles
- Transmission fluid replacement every 60,000 miles
- Cabin air filter replacement annually
- Tire rotation every 6,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Dim or flickering headlights
- Airbag warning light on
- Alternator whine or battery issues
- Unresponsive electronic systems
- ABS/ESC warning indicators
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 Dodge Charger at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.