10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
14 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
10 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,391 miles

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2011 Dodge Charger seat belts / air bags problems

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2011 Dodge Charger Owner Comments (Page 2 of 3)

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problem #29

Jul 252016

Charger

  • miles

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

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Charger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V352000 (air bags) 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 notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #28

Mar 012016

Charger

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Charger. While parked, the air bag and tire pressure warning lights illuminated. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was operated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

- College Park, MD, USA

problem #27

Jan 012015

Charger

  • 50,000 miles
The airbag light comes on and off intermittently on the dashboard, it could happen while I'm driving or while I'm stationary. One day is lit the next day is off, I'm afraid this is a safety hazard because what if I get involved on an accident and the airbags dont function properly? I heard about a recall on these vehicles with similar symptoms as the ones I'm experiencing but dealer refuses to fix it unless I pay $600

- Nacogdoches, TX, USA

problem #26

Jan 222016

Charger

  • 76,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Charger. While driving approximately 30 mph, another vehicle crashed into the front of the contact's vehicle causing it to crash into a wall. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic shop. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V467000 (air bags, seat belt). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.

- Nashville, TN, USA

problem #25

Mar 062016

Charger

  • 119,000 miles
The contact owned a 2011 Dodge Charger. While driving 25 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a fence and tree. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained nose injuries that did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent towing lot. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000.

- Winnsboro, SC, USA

problem #24

Feb 012016

Charger 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 29,000 miles
The contact owned a 2011 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 mph, another driver ran a red light hitting the driver side (T-bone) as well as another driver and pushed into another car. The side air bags did not deploy. The crash involved four vehicles. A police report was filed. The contact sustained neck, right shoulder, chest and back injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 29,000. Updated 06/14/16

- La Palama, CA, USA

problem #23

Feb 242014

Charger 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 26,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Charger. While driving approximately 72 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and seized as the ABS warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was previously taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ABS failed. The vehicle was repaired, however the failure recurred. In addition, the driver side headlight malfunctioned. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V101000 (exterior lighting), 14V634000 (electrical system), and 15V467000 (air bags, seat belts). The parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 26,000. Updated 11/06/15, updated 3/30/18

- Staten Island, NY, USA

problem #22

May 112015

Charger 6-cyl

  • 42,269 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Charger. While driving at approximately 50 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. The failure occurred constantly. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V467000 (air bags, seat belts); however, the recall part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,269. Updated 11/18/15

- Bronx, NY, USA

problem #21

Sep 092015

Charger

  • 93,000 miles
I was driving and accidentally drifted into oncoming traffic guard rail going approximately 45 I hit (best guess) at about a 40 degree angle. I hit my head and shoulder on the driver side glass and airbags did not deploy.

- Muscatine, IA, USA

problem #20

Dec 012014

Charger

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was merged over to the side of the road and the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the alternator assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and within two weeks the contact received a second notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V634000 (electrical system). The contact mentioned that the vehicle was also included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V467000 (air bags) and the part needed was not available for several months. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was unable to provide a reasonable timeframe to complete the two recall repairs. The failure mileage was not available.

- Port Wentworth , GA, USA

problem #19

Apr 102014

Charger

  • 35,000 miles

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

The air bag censer comes on all the time, the passenger seat belt censer comes on stating that the passenger seat belt is not on when it is and the dashboard lights flicker all the time.

- San Bernardino, CA, USA

problem #18

Apr 132015

Charger

  • 23,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Charger. While driving approximately 55 mph, the driver lost control of the vehicle and drove down a hill and into a swamp of water. During the crash, the front end of the vehicle sustained significant damage but the air bags did not deploy. The driver suffered a head injury during the incident. A police report was taken at the scene. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 23,000.

- Portage, WI, USA

problem #17

Feb 272015

Charger

  • 74,100 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated and the speedometer displayed the incorrect vehicle speed. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 13V118000 (air bags), 14V101000 (exterior lighting), and 14V634000 (electrical system). The parts needed to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 74,100.

- Oxon Hill, MD, USA

problem #16

Jun 192015

Charger

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Charger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13V118000 (air bags); 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 issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Oxon Hill, MD, USA

problem #15

Nov 042014

Charger

  • 68,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Charger. While driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure was not repaired and no additional information was available. The failure mileage was 68,000.

- Springfield, MA, USA

problem #14

Nov 192014

Charger

  • 85,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the driver's side air bag was splitting from the seam in the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the air bags needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #13

Oct 242014

Charger 6-cyl

  • 74,000 miles
I own a 2011 Dodge Charger and recently had to replace the alternator. The battery light suddenly appeared followed by the ABS and skid control lights. My vehicle shut down completely within a matter of minutes. I had no steering or brake capabilities. My repair cost to replace the alternator was $813.87. In addition to the alternator issue, my airbag light came on a week ago so I went online and discovered the airbag recall. Upon contacting Chrysler I was told my vehicle was not included in this recall although the Dodge dealership confirmed this to be the same issue /repair as stated in the recall (airbag wiring harness needs replacing).

- Mauldin , SC, USA

problem #12

Jun 132011

Charger 6-cyl

  • 50 miles
Within one month of purchasing my vehicle the passenger air bag light stays on and after bringing the vehicle into the dealer 3 times it has still not been repaired. Then my emergency brake light and my ABS light randomly started coming on. I brought it into the dealer again and they said they had to order a part. They "think it is electrical" and would call me when the part came in. Two months later...no phone call from the dealer. My car would not start two times since the last visit to the dealership. I walked into the dealer to show them that this large light with an electrical sign and battery flashed on and my vehicle would not start just 15 minutes ago. The service manager went out to my vehicle and said my ABS is not working. I brought my vehicle in to the dealer this morning. Among the above issues there is now a headlight safety issue. It is not safe to drive me and my family. I want it fixed or replaced. I bought the vehicle with 50 miles on it and it has had nothing but major safety issues. I do not want to wait until someone dies with this vehicle on the road. Something needs to be done now!!!!

- Klamath Falls, OR, USA

problem #11

May 132014

Charger 6-cyl

  • 63,652 miles
Dodge dealer is refusing to repair a recall issued: PO8 / NHTSA / 14V-101. The dealers excuse is that Chrysler Corp. Is only allowing 2 shipments of recall repair parts per week. Chrysler Corp. Also did not notify me of recalls: 12V042000, 12V197000, 13V118000.

- Bonney Lake, WA, USA

problem #10

May 192014

Charger

  • 58,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Charger. The contact was involved in a head on crash and the air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. A police report was not filed. There were no injuries. The failure mileage was 58,000.

- Grand Prairie, TX, USA

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