2011 Dodge Charger Police: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2011 Dodge Charger Police: 1 recall, 4 owner complaints.
Recalls
1 vehicle recall from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Electrical Vehicle recall #16V739000 · 2016 · 74,811 vehicles
What's wrong: The affected vehicles have a 220 amp alternator that May suddenly fail.
Why it matters: 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.
The 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.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Fuel & propulsion (2): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Electrical (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Other / unknown (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Fuel system (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2011 Dodge Charger Police has 4 owner complaints, ranking #3 of 4 Charger Police model years for complaints (well below the 7 average). Neighboring years: 2012 (13 complaints, 1 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 2011 Dodge Charger Police have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall for the 2011 Dodge Charger Police. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2011 Dodge Charger Police problems?
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are fuel & propulsion (2), electrical (1), other / unknown (1).
Where can I get a 2011 Dodge Charger Police repair manual?
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