2011 Dodge Challenger engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 24 complaints for the 2011 Dodge Challenger, 9% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 24 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 66,000 miles 22 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 22 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 66,000 miles, and 36% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge challenger. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle caught on fire from under the rear driver's side. The fire department was contacted and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was contact who sent an engineer to further inspect the vehicle. The vehicle was declared totaled. The failure and the current mileage was 500. Updated 03/06/12 updated 03/16/12
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge challenger. While driving 40 MPH and attempting to roll down the window, it rolled down slower than normal. Several moments later, the lighting on the instrument panel dimmed and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician stated that the alternator failed. The contact was made aware that the vehicle was not covered under NHTSA campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system) since the vehicle was equipped with a 5.7l engine.
Other problems reported for the 2011 Dodge Challenger
- Electrical system 104 complaints
- Air bags 35 complaints
- Fuel system 18 complaints