52 of the
1,042 complaints about the 2011 Dodge Charger are about the
airbag system — 5% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
59,000 miles.
There has been numerous issues that affected my safety while driving and had to make costly repairs and replacements while on going. Alternator and serpentine belt broke out and all my coolant leaked out. had to stop in the middle of the street several Times by force having the abs, check engine light turn on having to turn the car off. Transmission shifter was so faulty I couldn’t pull out of park needing to replace it. Air leaks in the engine, electrical surges effecting headlights low beams I can’t see anything at night, dashboard and radio. The windows are has so much glare from sun light to other cars at night I almost cannot see ahead of me almost blinding me. The car constantly over heated. I’ve changed the battery, exhaust pipes, put breaks on it, ignition coils upper and lower intakes manifold but still proceeds to present me with a check engine light needing to unplug my battery to recent the car which turns off my eco system. Gas consumption is little to much at times The air bags light in the dashboard usually turn on constantly when adjusting the driver and passenger seat.
NHTSA complaint #11750982 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 77,000 milesFernley, NV
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the SRS alarm activated, and there was a short circuit in the front passenger’s side air bag. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V018000 (Air Bags); however, the VIN was not included. The dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was diagnosed with a short circuit in the front passenger’s side air bag. The vehicle was not repaired because parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000.
NHTSA complaint #11750879 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 77,000 milesFernley, NV
AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the SRS alarm activated, and there was a short circuit in the front passenger’s side air bag. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V018000 (Air Bags); however, the VIN was not included. The dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was diagnosed with a short circuit in the front passenger’s side air bag. The vehicle was not repaired because parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000.
NHTSA complaint #11750879 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Debary, FLCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
I was traveling at 35 MPH when a bright light blinded me in drivers window, assuming I was about to get T-boned, I pulled hard to the right, went over a curb, and hit an electrical pole. The front air bags all deployed, including the one by my knees. Getting out of the vehicle, I could see approximately 2" of bone exposed on both shins. It looked like my shins got hit with grenades. I located my phone on the drivers side floor, underneath the remains of the knee airbag. I was taken to the closest trauma hospital and spent 5 days there. I have undergone 5 surgeries on both legs, received multiple blood transfusions in order to have surgery (due to blood loss at the scene), surgery involved removing debris multiple times, and have had artificial skin graphs as well as skin graphs taken from two sites on my right thigh (during the 5th surgery). I have been unable to drive and must have a responsible adult living with me during my recovery. I have been unable to work. I had no broken bones or internal injuries, but extensive damage to my lower legs, nonetheless. Police reports were taken at the scene by Debary, Florida/Volusia county officers. Photographs of my shins were take by the plastic surgeon called while I was in the ER. Full body xrays/scans were also taken.
NHTSA complaint #11572348 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Modesto, CA
AIR BAGS
Dealer or independent service center unable to repair mandatory national recall.
NHTSA complaint #11506492 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Kahului, HI
AIR BAGS
In 2015 I had issues with the seat belt alarm on the vehicle going off, stating that passenger and driver seatbelts weren’t buckled. I would get a airbag flashing light stating per manual that the airbags were not activated. Fast forward to July 2015, I had gotten a recall letter for a orc (occupant Restraint module) which affects airbags and seatbelts. I brought in the car to get it fixed per recall. Fast forward to about 2 years later, the same issue had occurred. Airbag light would still pop up and stating that seats belt in the car wasn’t engaged. Brought it in to get it checked out at a local mechanic shop, they couldn’t fix it and stated I need to go to the dealership. They noted that it was affected by the recall of the orc module. Brought in the car to Cutter dodge In pearl city Oahu and they fixed it, at this time I was still covered by warranty. Fast forward to around 2019 I moved to Maui, the same exact issue occurred. Brought it into my friends mechanic shop and he had said the same thing that it’s an ORC module and to bring it to Jim falk dodge in Kahului. Explained to them the issue and they said that they need to replace the OrC module for over $700. I explained to them that this is the same issue occurring with the recall. Why would I need to pay for a faulty recall fix which is affecting me and my families safety where the airbags won’t deploy in an accident which could cause death because the module in the recall wasn’t fixed properly the first time.
NHTSA complaint #11487369 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hutto, TX
AIR BAGS
ABS Wiring had a recall and replaced but the ABS Module is now out Air Bag had a recall but now the air bag clock spring is out Fuel Pump had an extended warranty but is now out and fuel pump needs replaced Crank shaft main bearing seal needs rplaced for an oil leak but other parts have been replaced for an oil leak within the past month
NHTSA complaint #11473765 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Oklahoma City, OKCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
I was involved in a fender bender on the highway and my airbag was deployed but the one at my feet came out so hard I think it that it projected something into my leg I assumed it was part of the takata airbag recall but now I've gone online and seen that my vehicle is not included in that recall and I'd like to know why because I really feel like these airbags injured me.
NHTSA complaint #11427318 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 130,000 milesBeaver Dams, NY
AIR BAGS
THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IS STAYING LIT UP ON MY DASH BOARD. I BELIEVE THERE WAS AN AIR BAG RECALL THAT WAS FIXED BY MY LOCAL DODGE DEALERSHIP NOT LONG AGO. I'M CONCERNED THAT NOW SOMETHING ELSE MAY BE WRONG.*DT
NHTSA complaint #11327662 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hawthorne, CA
AIR BAGS
PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ILLUMINATED IN DASH, TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT COMES ON AND GOES OFF OFTEN WHEN DRIVING AND WHEN I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE A SENSOR WAS REPLACED AND SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN 2016 THE CAR HAS BEEN HARD TO STEER. THE CARS STEERING IS STILL HARD TO STEER WHEN MAKING TURNS. IT ACTS AS IF IT IS GOING TO LOCK UP
NHTSA complaint #11232974 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Little Rock, AR
AIR BAGS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WITHIN LESS THAN A WEEK OF OWNING THE VEHICLE, THE STARTER BURNED OUT. THE PART WAS ORDERED AND REPLACED FROM THE MANUFACTURER FOR THE ALTERNATOR ASSEMBLY; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE FOR MONTHS. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE PLACE WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED MADE NO MENTION OF THE THREE RECALLS PERTAINING TO THE VIN. THE CONTACT HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 19V018000 (AIR BAGS), 16V043000 (STRUCTRE), AND 17V435000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11184883 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 55,000 milesOxon Hill, MD
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND AIR BAG INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER (OURISMAN CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE OF ALEXANDRIA, 5900 RICHMOND HWY, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22303, (703) 329-1600) REPLACED THE THERMOSTAT, BUT DID NOT DIAGNOSE THE AIR BAGS. THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER ISSUED FOUR AIR BAG RECALL CAMPAIGNS, BUT IT WAS UNKNOWN IF THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000.
NHTSA complaint #11166033 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesSAN Jose, CA
AIR BAGS
THE CAR HAD AN ALTERNATOR AND AIRBAG RECALL WHICH I TRIED TO SCHEDULE SEVERAL TIMES BUT THE PART WAS NEVER READY. WHILE DRIVING TO WORK ON THE 880 FREEWAY THE CAR SHUT OFF B/C OF THE ALTERNATOR, NOW I HAVE TO PAY PUT OF POCKET AND THEY ARE GOING TO REIMBURSE ME AND I HAVE TO RENT A CAR FOR THE NEXT 2 DAYS.. INCONVENIENCE TO NO END.
NHTSA complaint #11156023 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesScottsburg, INCrash
AIR BAGS
I WAS IN A ACCIDENT THAT RIPPED MY BACK BUMPER OFF HIT THE FRONT END ON BOTH SIDES AND NOT 1 AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. I WAS HURT
NHTSA complaint #11047956 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Eagle Pass, TX
AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL
NHTSA complaint #11039335 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 80,000 milesCoal Valley, ILCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2011 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH IN THE RAIN, THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANED AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A MINOR INJURY THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED, BUT NO ONE ANSWERED THE PHONE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000.
NHTSA complaint #11011759 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Miami Gardens, FL
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V043000 (STRUCTURE), 15V467000 (AIR BAGS), AND 16V352000 (AIR BAGS). THE DEALER STATED SEVERAL MONTHS AGO THAT THEY WOULD CALL THE VEHICLE OWNER WHEN THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT RECEIVED A RESPONSE FROM THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA complaint #10971694 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Carlsbad, CA
AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL ON PASSENGER SIDE AIRBACK HAS BEEN OPEN FOR ALMOST A YEAR NOW, VIN LOOKUP SHOWS SINCE MAY 2016. NO PARTS AND NO REMEDY AVAILABLE, HAVE CONTACTED LOCAL DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE TIMES OVER THE PAST YEAR. I AM UNABLE TO SAFELY CARRY A PASSENGER IN THIS SEAT WHILE THE DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT REMAINS UNREPAIRED.
NHTSA complaint #10949833 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Granbury, TX
AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL. MY PASSENGER AIRBAG RATTLES LIKE THERE ARE PARTS LOOSE INSIDE OF IT. CHRYSLER JUST KEEP SAYING THAT THE PARTS AREN'T AVAILABLE AND THAT I MUST UNDERSTAND THAT IT TAKES A LONG TIME TO MANUFACTURE PARTS AND DISTRIBUTE THEM EVERYWHERE. WITH ALL OF THE RATTLING INSIDE THIS AIRBAG DEVICE I'M FAIRLY SURE IF I HAVE AN ACCIDENT MY PASSENGER WON'T SURVIVE. IN REGARDS TO THE ELECTRICAL OFTEN WHEN I TURN MY VEHICLE OFF LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD RADIO AND CLIMATE CONTROL PANEL STAY ON EVEN IF THE DOORS OPEN. THIS DOESN'T HAPPEN ALL THE TIME AND THESE ARE NOT LIGHTS OR FEATURES THAT SHOULD BE ON WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF SUCH AS THE AIR CONDITIONER LIGHT. THE PROBLEM BEGAN SOMEWHERE AROUND THE END OF 2013 BEGINNING OF 2014 THERE HAVE EVEN BEEN A FEW TIMES WHEN WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ALL OF THE INTERIOR LIGHTS INCLUDING THE DASHBOARD GO OUT. I'VE REPORTED IT TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS AND SHOWN PHOTOS TO THE DEALER WHEN REPORTING THE PROBLEM, THEY DON'T SEEM TO KNOW HOW TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM AND OR HAVE TOLD ME THERE IS NO PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10948064 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Woodlands, TX
AIR BAGS
TL* 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 NOT AVAILABLE. 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. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10923764 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EL Paso, TX
AIR BAGS
"TAKATA RECALL" FOR THE PAST YEAR OR SO I HAVE BEEN ATTEMPTING TO GET THIS ISSUE RESOLVE WITH MY DEALER ONLY TO HAVE THEM TELL ME THAT PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. THIS IS CAUSING ME AND MY FAMILY STRESS AND A HARDSHIP SINCE THIS IS THE ONLY VEHICLE I HAVE. THE DEALER ONLY TELLS ME NOT TO WORRY SINCE THERE HAVE BEEN NO INCIDENTS RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH REGARDING THIS ISSUE. MY QUESTION TO THEM IS WHY THEN ARE ALL THIS PARTS BEING RECALLED. I FEEL THAT THE PASSENGER AS WELL AS THE DRIVER ARE BEING PLACE IN HARMS WAY. I HAVE BEEN TOLD TIME AGAIN AND AGAIN THAT MAYBE PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AND THEN AGAIN NOT IN LATE DECEMBER. IS THIS NOT GAMBLING WITH ONE SAFETY?
NHTSA complaint #10899200 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Spartanburg, SC
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10893267 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 46,000 milesJonesboro, ARCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED DURING FRONT COLLISION. MISJUDGED CURVE RAN OFF ROAD AND HIT POLE HEAD IN.
NHTSA complaint #10888992 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Atlanta, GA
AIR BAGS
TL* 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.
NHTSA complaint #10888573 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesCollege Park, MD
AIR BAGS
TL* 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.
NHTSA complaint #10881736 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,000 milesNacogdoches, TX
AIR BAGS
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
NHTSA complaint #10874322 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 76,000 milesNashville, TNCrash
AIR BAGS
TL* 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.
NHTSA complaint #10863179 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 119,000 milesWinnsboro, SCCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* 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.
NHTSA complaint #10851702 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 29,000 milesLA Palama, CACrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* 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*LJ
NHTSA complaint #10850306 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 26,000 milesStaten Island, NY
AIR BAGS
TL* 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*LJ, UPDATED 3/30/18
NHTSA complaint #10766529 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.