10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
56,125 miles

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2011 Dodge Challenger electrical problems

electrical problem

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2011 Dodge Challenger Owner Comments

problem #8

Aug 012020

Challenger

  • 72,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle smoke was present coming from under the hood and the battery power was drained causing the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer dick poe Dodge (1363 airway boulevard el paso, tx 79925-2213) who diagnosed the alternator was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number 17V435000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000.

- El Paso, TX, USA

problem #7

Aug 052017

Challenger

  • miles
2011 Dodge Challenger. Consumer writes in regards to NHTSA recall 17V435. The consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount time completing the recall repair.

- Palmdale, CA, USA

problem #6

Dec 192017

Challenger

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Challenger. While driving 35 mph, the contact noticed smoke under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and flames appeared from the alternator. The contact extinguished the fire and drove to don davis Dodge Jeep (1901 N collins St, arlington, tx 76011 (877) 376-9083). The dealer diagnosed that the alternator was faulty. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 120,000.

- El Camop, TX, USA

problem #5

Aug 182016

Challenger

  • 82,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power and there was a burning odor present. All the warning indicators illuminated. The contact did not observe smoke. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator burned out and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 14V634000 (electrical system); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #4

Oct 242014

Challenger

  • 28,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while driving at 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without a warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the alternator had failed and needed to be replaced. The alternator was replaced. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V634000 (electrical system). The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 28,000.

- Laredo, TX, USA

problem #3

Aug 132013

Challenger

  • 56,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Challenger. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator was faulty. The vehicle was repaired. The contact restarted the vehicle and was able to drive. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V634000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 56,000.

- Palm Bay, FL, USA

problem #2

Nov 182014

Challenger

  • 44,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Challenger. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact smelled a burning odor and all the warning lights illuminated. The vehicle stalled, but was able to be restarted. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence, but would not start the next morning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that the vehicle needed an alternator and a battery. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 44,000.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #1

Oct 302014

Challenger

  • 47,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while at a stop light, the vehicle stalled several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 47,000.

- Rancho Cuca Monga, CA, USA

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