2011 Dodge Charger Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

76Engine complaints

11%Of all 692 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM362 · 52.3%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING143 · 20.7%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM79 · 11.4%

ENGINE76 · 11%

AIR BAGS49 · 7.1%

Share of the 692 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2011 Dodge Charger overview page.

What owners report

“I WAS DRIVING GOING ABOUT 40MPH AND MY RADIO AND AIR START GOING ON AND OFF BY IT SELF THEN I START HEARING A WINING…”NHTSA complaint 10519598 — filed 06/13/2013

“UNDER PASSING CONDITIONS WITH HARD AND FAST ACCELERATION THE CAR DOES NOT MOVE AND IT FEELS LIKE IT IS DEAD THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND…”NHTSA complaint 10466921 — filed 07/22/2012

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Dodge Charger have engine problems?

Engine is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2011 Dodge Charger: 76 of 692 complaints on file (11%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2011 Dodge Charger have in total?

692 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 25 involved a crash, 64 involved a fire, 16 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.