2011 Dodge Challenger problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: Does the 2011 Dodge Challenger have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2011 Dodge Challenger. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

Q: What gas mileage does the 2011 Dodge Challenger get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2011 Dodge Challenger at about 19 mpg combined (16 city / 25 highway).

Q: How much is a 2011 Dodge Challenger worth?

Comparable 2011 Dodge Challenger listings run roughly $13,000–$32,500, typically around $21,177 (from 88 vehicles).

2011 Dodge Challenger at a glance

Safety recalls6

Owner complaints193

Combined19 mpg

Typical price$21,177

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2011 Dodge Challenger recalls 6

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #19V018000 · 15/01/2019

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 deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chr…

Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator NHTSA Campaign #17V435000 · 10/07/2017

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 steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall …

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #18V021000 · 09/01/2018

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, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." A…

Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Ch…

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #16V352000 · 24/05/2016

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 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 200…

Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on…

Air Bags NHTSA Campaign #13V118000 · 03/04/2013

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured April 11, 2011, through December 14, 2011. The affected vehicles may have improperly sized terminal crimps on the seat side-airbag wiring harness which may cause the seat side-airbags to malfunction and illuminate the airbag warning light.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace both driver and passenger seat airbag wiring harnesses, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N07.

Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator NHTSA Campaign #14V634000 · 08/10/2014

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

Fix: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2011 Dodge Challenger common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 193 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Engine

Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Electrical System

Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Air Bags

Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Fuel/propulsion System

Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.

Steering

Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.

Visibility

Test wipers, washers, defrosters and all mirrors. Check the windshield for cracks and any camera/sensor for fogging or faults.

2011 Dodge Challenger MPG & running costs

Combined19 mpg

City16 mpg

Highway25 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$3,617

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2011 Dodge Challenger worth?

Low

$13,000

Typical price

$21,177

High

$32,500

From 88 comparable 2011 Dodge Challenger listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2011 Dodge Challenger costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$18,085

Fuel only$18,085

Per mile$0.24

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2011 Dodge Challenger trims & engines on record

Trims

R/T · Base · SRT8

Engines

5.7L 8-cyl · 3.6L 6-cyl · 6.4L 8-cyl

2011 Dodge Challenger vehicles on record

2011 Dodge Challenger Base2B3CJ4DG5BH541845

2011 Dodge Challenger Base2B3CJ4DG0BH524659

2011 Dodge Challenger SRT82B3CJ7DJ4BH526668 2011 Dodge Challenger Base2B3CJ4DGXBH535085

2011 Dodge Challenger Base2B3CJ4DG8BH597231 2011 Dodge Challenger Base2B3CJ4DG9BH565646

2011 Dodge Challenger R/T2B3CJ5DT0BH569782 2011 Dodge Challenger Base2B3CJ4DG7BH576337

2011 Dodge Challenger R/T2B3CJ5DT5BH601691

2011 Dodge Challenger Base2B3CJ4DG5BH603275

2011 Dodge Challenger Base2B3CJ4DG4BH571306

2011 Dodge Challenger Base2B3CJ4DG8BH601908 2011 Dodge Challenger R/T2B3CJ5DT5BH516107 2011 Dodge Challenger R/T2B3CJ5DT8BH575135 2011 Dodge Challenger R/T2B3CJ5DT7BH551120 2011 Dodge Challenger Base2B3CJ4DG6BH570853 2011 Dodge Challenger R/T2B3CJ5DT0BH543165

2011 Dodge Challenger Base2B3CJ4DG2BH603122

2011 Dodge Challenger R/T2B3CJ5DT8BH508857

2011 Dodge Challenger Base2B3CJ4DG6BH510989 2011 Dodge Challenger R/T2B3CJ5DT3BH512900

2011 Dodge Challenger R/T2B3CJ5DT0BH605082

2011 Dodge Challenger SRT82B3CJ7DJ9BH501345 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT82B3CJ7DJ1BH508564

Other Dodge Challenger model years

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2011 Dodge Challenger — frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Dodge Challenger have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2011 Dodge Challenger. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Dodge Challenger?

Based on 193 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine, electrical system, air bags.

What gas mileage does the 2011 Dodge Challenger get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2011 Dodge Challenger at about 19 mpg combined (16 city / 25 highway).

How much is a 2011 Dodge Challenger worth?

Comparable 2011 Dodge Challenger listings run roughly $13,000–$32,500, typically around $21,177 (from 88 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.