Dodge Charger 2011–2023
7th generation · LD
NHTSA data through 12 August 20264,194 complaints, 2,840 with mileageMethod
On this generation, failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 36,000 and 80,000 miles.
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 200,000+ — 7 complaints (0.2%), plotted separately
- 10%
- 11,148
- 25%
- 36,000
- Median
- 55,000
- 75%
- 80,000
- 90%
- 110,000
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–5,000 | 189 | 6.7% |
| 5,000–10,000 | 59 | 2.1% |
| 10,000–15,000 | 75 | 2.6% |
| 15,000–20,000 | 69 | 2.4% |
| 20,000–25,000 | 56 | 2.0% |
| 25,000–30,000 | 91 | 3.2% |
| 30,000–35,000 | 129 | 4.5% |
| 35,000–40,000 | 192 | 6.8% |
| 40,000–45,000 | 173 | 6.1% |
| 45,000–50,000 | 162 | 5.7% |
| 50,000–55,000 | 198 | 7.0% |
| 55,000–60,000 | 158 | 5.6% |
| 60,000–65,000 | 167 | 5.9% |
| 65,000–70,000 | 150 | 5.3% |
| 70,000–75,000 | 132 | 4.6% |
| 75,000–80,000 | 90 | 3.2% |
| 80,000–85,000 | 126 | 4.4% |
| 85,000–90,000 | 85 | 3.0% |
| 90,000–95,000 | 61 | 2.1% |
| 95,000–100,000 | 67 | 2.4% |
| 100,000–105,000 | 81 | 2.9% |
| 105,000–110,000 | 36 | 1.3% |
| 110,000–115,000 | 41 | 1.4% |
| 115,000–120,000 | 30 | 1.1% |
| 120,000–125,000 | 44 | 1.5% |
| 125,000–130,000 | 29 | 1.0% |
| 130,000–135,000 | 28 | 1.0% |
| 135,000–140,000 | 19 | 0.7% |
| 140,000–145,000 | 17 | 0.6% |
| 145,000–150,000 | 6 | 0.2% |
| 150,000–155,000 | 14 | 0.5% |
| 155,000–160,000 | 12 | 0.4% |
| 160,000–165,000 | 8 | 0.3% |
| 165,000–170,000 | 13 | 0.5% |
| 170,000–175,000 | 11 | 0.4% |
| 175,000–180,000 | 3 | 0.1% |
| 180,000–185,000 | 5 | 0.2% |
| 185,000–190,000 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 190,000–195,000 | 5 | 0.2% |
| 195,000–200,000 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 200,000+ | 7 | 0.2% |
What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.
Owners filed 4,194 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011–2023 Dodge Charger, and 2,840 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.
Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 36,000 and 80,000 miles. The median is 55,000 miles.
The most-reported areas are the electrical system (29.4% of complaints, typically around 58,000 miles), the engine (9.2% of complaints, typically around 60,000 miles), the airbag system (8.8% of complaints, typically around 56,000 miles).
36 recall campaigns cover this generation.
What fails, and when
- Electrical system58,000median 58,000 miles, middle half 40,000 to 79,000
- Engine60,000median 60,000 miles, middle half 37,000 to 97,000
- Airbag system56,000median 56,000 miles, middle half 35,000 to 85,000
- Transmission and driveline54,000median 54,000 miles, middle half 26,000 to 82,000
- Problems owners could not categorise50,000median 50,000 miles, middle half 30,000 to 73,000
- Exterior lighting54,000median 54,000 miles, middle half 40,000 to 70,000
- Steering62,000median 62,000 miles, middle half 38,000 to 82,000
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1,234 | 29.4% | 58,000 | 40,000–79,000 |
| Engine | 386 | 9.2% | 60,000 | 37,000–97,000 |
| Airbag system | 367 | 8.8% | 56,000 | 35,000–85,000 |
| Transmission and driveline | 295 | 7.0% | 54,000 | 26,000–82,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 285 | 6.8% | 50,000 | 30,000–73,000 |
| Exterior lighting | 272 | 6.5% | 54,000 | 40,000–70,000 |
| Steering | 244 | 5.8% | 62,000 | 38,000–82,000 |
| Brakes | 177 | 4.2% | 49,000 | 26,000–70,000 |
| Fuel and propulsion system | 171 | 4.1% | 69,000 | 45,000–94,000 |
| Body structure | 157 | 3.7% | 50,000 | 30,000–67,000 |
Which systems, and when
Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 55,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.
The electrical system accounts for 29.4% of complaints (1,234 reports, 913 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 58,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 40,000 and 79,000 miles.
A single system taking 29.4% of all complaints is a concentration worth noting. It means that for this generation, most of what owners reported came back to one area of the car rather than being distributed across many small faults.
The engine accounts for 9.2% of complaints (386 reports, 281 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 60,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 37,000 and 97,000 miles.
The airbag system accounts for 8.8% of complaints (367 reports, 158 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 56,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 35,000 and 85,000 miles.
The transmission and driveline accounts for 7.0% of complaints (295 reports, 197 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 54,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 26,000 and 82,100 miles.
Problems owners could not categorise accounts for 6.8% of complaints (285 reports, 144 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 50,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 30,453 and 73,000 miles.
The exterior lighting accounts for 6.5% of complaints (272 reports, 195 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 54,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 40,000 and 70,000 miles.
Differences between model years
Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2011 model year drew the most — 1,042 complaints — while 2022 drew the fewest at 20. The median year sits at 197.
That makes 2011 an outlier: roughly 5.3 times the median year of this generation. A single year standing that far apart usually reflects either a first-year issue that was later corrected, or a component change introduced for that year. Anyone shopping this generation has a straightforward reason to prefer a different year, all else being equal.
Recalls and what they cover
NHTSA records 36 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.
The campaigns cluster around the airbag system (6), the transmission and driveline (6), the electrical system (6). Repeated recalls against the same area of the car generally mean the first remedy did not fully resolve the underlying problem.
Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.
Reported severity
Of the 4,194 complaints filed against this generation, 254 reported a crash; 225 reported a fire; 192 reported an injury; 3 reported a fatality. Crash-involved reports represent 6.1% of the total.
These are owner-reported outcomes, not verified investigations, and they are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. They are included because the distinction between a fault that strands a car and a fault that causes a collision is the one that matters most, and it is not visible in a complaint count alone.
What this means if you are buying one
For a buyer, failures on this generation are spread rather than concentrated: the middle half falls between 36,000 and 80,000 miles, with a median of 55,000. There is no single mileage threshold to watch, which means condition and maintenance records are more informative than the odometer.
On inspection, the electrical system and the engine are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The electrical system in particular shows a median failure mileage of 58,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.
None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.
Documented problems
Engine 2011–2013
3.6L Pentastar left cylinder head exhaust valve seat failure/recession causing a cylinder 2 misfire, ticking and loss of power; FCA replaced heads under a warranty extension to 10 years/150,000 miles.
Engine 2011–2023 with 5.7L
5.7L Hemi MDS lifter collapse and camshaft lobe wear, the same oil-starvation mechanism as the LX generation and still present through the end of production.
Transmission 2012–2016 most reported
845RE/8HP 8-speed torque converter clutch shudder, harsh 1-2 shifts and downshift bump, plus mechatronic/TCM faults; several TSBs issued for cold-start shift quality software. Behavior improved materially in later model years.
Electrical 2011–2014
Alternator failure causing sudden stalling and in some cases fire; NHTSA recall 14V-634 covered 3.6L Pentastar vehicles including the Charger.
Electrical 2011–2014
TIPM faults continue on early LD model years with symptoms similar to the LX generation.
By model year
| Year | Complaints | With mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1,042 | 865 |
| 2012 | 957 | 718 |
| 2013 | 492 | 356 |
| 2014 | 530 | 360 |
| 2015 | 197 | 127 |
| 2016 | 264 | 152 |
| 2017 | 197 | 91 |
| 2018 | 167 | 81 |
| 2019 | 165 | 52 |
| 2020 | 74 | 12 |
| 2021 | 42 | 10 |
| 2022 | 20 | 3 |
| 2023 | 47 | 13 |
Recalls (36)
| Campaign | Date | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 24V198000 | 2025-02-20 | Air Bags:side/Window:curtain:inflator |
| 24V574000 | 2024-08-15 | Seats:critical Fasteners |
| 24V112000 | 2024-02-29 | Parking Brake |
| 22V866000 | 2023-01-17 | Power Train:manual Transmission:column Shift Assembly |
| 22V808000 | 2022-11-10 | Tires:pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems |
| 22V504000 | 2022-08-02 | Tires:pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems |
| 21V516000 | 2021-08-31 | Visibility:windshield:critical Fasteners |
| 20V512000 | 2020-10-22 | Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera |
| 19V758000 | 2019-12-19 | Service Brakes |
| 19V246000 | 2019-04-17 | Air Bags |
| 19V203000 | 2019-04-08 | Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel |
| 19V018000 | 2019-02-04 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module |
| 18V524000 | 2018-10-02 | Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood |
| 18V280000 | 2018-06-28 | Power Train:automatic Transmission |
| 18V281000 | 2018-06-27 | Power Train:driveline:driveshaft |
| 18V332000 | 2018-06-04 | Electrical System:software |
| 18V021000 | 2018-02-28 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module |
| 17V824000 | 2018-02-14 | Equipment |
| 17V435000 | 2018-02-12 | Electrical System:alternator/Generator/Regulator |
| 17V741000 | 2017-12-15 | Electrical System:alternator/Generator/Regulator |
| 17V496000 | 2017-10-03 | Engine and Engine Cooling:engine |
| 17V097000 | 2017-04-07 | Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft |
| 16V352000 | 2017-03-27 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module |
| 16V240000 | 2016-06-24 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/Pcm/Tecm) |
| 16V043000 | 2016-03-21 | Structure |
What owners reported
I purchased a 2011 dodger Charger 1week ago from texan Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM in humble tx. I test drive the car on a half tank of gas no problem at the time until i decided to buy the car off a trade in. Deal went great im on my way back houston i notice the gas tank is full know 20 min into the ride i start…
2011 · 4 miles · Fuel and propulsion system
3 Separate vehicle shutdowns while accelerating to pass another vehicle and to override cruise control. Esc and ABS light came on along with "acc/fcw unavailable vehicle system error" in the evic at 30mph. Seconds later all warning lights shut off, the turned back on a few seconds later and repeated constantly.…
2011 · 10 miles · Brakes
In august my car out of nowhere warned and activated itself for battery saver mode and not long after that same day the car lost all power causing me to loose total control of brakes and steering as well as unable to unlock my car to get out. Imagine the fear i had especially having my fiance and daughter in the car…
2011 · 30 miles · Electronic stability control (esc)
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