2011 Dodge Challenger: common problems and reliability

The 2011 Dodge Challenger has 191 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 6 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and air bags. Owners most often flag poor fuel economy — very frequent mention as a significant ownership cost, especially with v8 models.

Safety record for the 2011 model year

191
Owner complaints
6
Recalls
5
Crash reports
8
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2011 Dodge Challenger vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

electrical system
103
air bags
35
engine
21
fuel/propulsion system
17
steering
14

Recalls affecting the 2011 Challenger

air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

Campaign 19V018000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon depl…

electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator

Campaign 17V435000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power…

air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

Campaign 18V021000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, Calif…

air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

Campaign 16V352000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM …

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is generally positive, with owners expressing strong affection for the vehicle's character, comfort, and performance. The Challenger is consistently praised as a large, comfortable, and fun-to-drive cruiser with a powerful, rumbling V8 engine, offeri

  • Poor fuel economy — Very frequent mention as a significant ownership cost, especially with V8 models.
  • Dated/interior quality — Interior design and materials feel cheap and outdated compared to segment competitors. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Electrical issues — General mentions of electrical gremlins being a fair share of problems. Frequency: isolated.
  • Water pump failure — Mentioned as an issue on a 2018 Scat Pack, covered under warranty. Frequency: isolated.
  • Theft target — Challengers are specifically named as targets for organized theft rings using electronic bypass devices. Frequency: isolated.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Challenger.

Typical used price

Used Challenger listings typically run $16,694–$35,426 across 2009 to 2023 model years.

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