2011 Dodge Charger Police problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump (1) · Electrical System (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Electrical System:alternator/Generator/Regulator 2016-10-13 · campaign 16V739000 · 74,811 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Charger Police vehicles, 2007-2013 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2013 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2013 RAM 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a 220 amp alternator that may suddenly fail.
Risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator with a revised alternator, free of charge. The recall began on December 23, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S68.
Service bulletins (37)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Electrical System:wiring 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-07-27 · 9100196 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lubrication and maintenance fluids if mopar fluids and chemicals are not readily available, please review service library for specifications so a suitable alternative can be used
Structure 2022-08-19 · 3100122 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
approved use of weld through primers this bulletin documents the fca us llc position regarding the use of weld through primer when using squeeze type resistance spot welding (strsw) and gas metal arc welding (gmaw) processes when welding steel body panels and structural components.
Structure 2022-08-19 · 3100122 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
approved use of weld through primers this bulletin documents the fca us llc position regarding the use of weld through primer when using squeeze type resistance spot welding (strsw) and gas metal arc welding (gmaw) processes when welding steel body panels and structural components.
Unknown Or Other 2022-08-19 · 3100122 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
approved use of weld through primers this bulletin documents the fca us llc position regarding the use of weld through primer when using squeeze type resistance spot welding (strsw) and gas metal arc welding (gmaw) processes when welding steel body panels and structural components.
Showing the 6 most recent of 37 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-07-31 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump · 168,254 mi“while inspecting the fuel pump wiring connection, discovered a burn pattern in the wiring, like what has occured on 7 other cars, this being unit 247, but not melted through enough yet to allow gas to escape. *tt…”
2018-07-15 · Unknown Or Other · 140,000 mi“when ever i get gas with the cap less fuel the check engine light comes on…”
2017-07-16 · Electrical System · 91,200 mi“radio shut off while driving my 2011 dodge charger rt. then i drove 3 more miles to a local harris teeter. i was in there about 10 minutes. came out and loading my 2 bags and proceeded to crank up my car and it wouldn't start. just a quick click but the engine wouldn't start. pls note that this happened a day after it was shown on the news that do…”
2016-12-19 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 32,000 mi“car purchased in july 2016 at 32000 miles. as of 12/19, just hit 38000. shortly after purchasing, noticed an extremely heavy smell of gasoline in the cabin. after online research, other 2011 chargers, both police and civilian models, as well as previous model years, both leak gas from the same area, passenger side, in front of the rear right tire. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.