Total Complaints
5 filings
DODGE CHARGER POLICE · model year
2011 DODGE CHARGER POLICE
5 NHTSA complaints, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2011DODGECHARGER POLICE carries 5 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2011 CHARGER POLICE is fuel/propulsion system with 2 filings, followed by electrical system (1) and unknown or other (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 1 active recall campaign, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 20 investigation files overlapping the 2011 CHARGER POLICE, and 1 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
5
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
Recalls (1)
16V73900013/10/2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
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.
Recent Complaints
20180731FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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
Mileage: 168,254
20180715FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
WHEN EVER I GET GAS WITH THE CAP LESS FUEL THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON
Mileage: 140,000
20180715UNKNOWN OR OTHER
WHEN EVER I GET GAS WITH THE CAP LESS FUEL THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON
Mileage: 140,000
20170716ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 DODGE WERE HAVING RECALLS ON ALTERNATORS AND DRIVER SIDE AIRBAGS.IN PARTICULAR, 2011-2016 DODGE CHARGERS WITH 5.7L & 3.6L. I HAVE A 5.7L ENGINE. I HAVEN'T RECEIVED A CARD YET IN THE MAIL REGARDING THESE RECALLS, BUT I DID GO TO THE WEBSITE AND IT STATED THAT IT WOULD AUGUST 21ST BEFORE THEY MAIL THEM OUT. I ALSO WENT AHEAD AND PUT MY VIN# ON THE WEBSITE & NO RECALLS APPEARED. BUT THE WEBSITE STATED THAT DOESN'T MEAN IT WON'T SHOW UP LATER. CAN I STILL GO TO A LOCAL DODGE CENTER AND REPORT THIS ISSUE AND GET THEM TO REPLACE IT FOR FREE BASED ON THE TELEVISED RECALL ON THESE PARTS AND THAT MY CAR FALLS INTO THE DESCRIPTIONS? I WAITED AN HOUR AND
Mileage: 91,200
20161219FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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. CURRENT "FIX" IS TO NOT FILL PAST 3/4 TANK, OTHERWISE, THE PUMP WILL LEAK GAS HEAVILY. LEAK WILL NOT OCCUR IMMEDIATELY AFTER REFUELING. LEAK WILL OCCUR OVERNIGHT, REGARDLESS OF VEHICLE POSITION, AND WILL BE HEAVY IF FILLED AFTER 7/8 TANK. PUDDLE SIZE WILL BE LARGE ENOUGH TO NOTICE, AND, POSES A SERIOUS FIRE RISK IF SOMEONE WERE TO BE SMOKING NEXT TO THE VEHICLE.
Mileage: 32,000
Compare 2011DODGECHARGER POLICE to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 1 Open
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2011 DODGE CHARGER POLICE have?▼
The 2011 DODGE CHARGER POLICE has 5 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2011 DODGE CHARGER POLICE?▼
Yes, the 2011 DODGE CHARGER POLICE has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 DODGE CHARGER POLICE?▼
The most-complained component for the 2011 DODGE CHARGER POLICE is FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Is the 2011 DODGE CHARGER POLICE safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.