2011 Dodge Challenger Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

22Engine complaints

11.5%Of all 192 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM94 · 49%

AIR BAGS35 · 18.2%

ENGINE22 · 11.5%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM17 · 8.9%

STEERING14 · 7.3%

Share of the 192 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2011 Dodge Challenger overview page.

What owners report

“I WAS AT THE STORE AND TRIED TO START MY CAR. MY WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AND CAR WOULD NOT START. THOUGHT IT WAS A…”NHTSA complaint 10954481 — filed 02/14/2017

“WHILE DRIVING MY CAR IT WOULD LOSE POWER. I COULD NOT ACCELERATE. I CAN NOT ALWAYS RESTART IT RIGHT AWAY. IT GOT TO THE POINT…”NHTSA complaint 10745976 — filed 08/03/2015

“I OWN A 2011 DODGE CHALLENGER THAT WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW OFF THE SHOW ROOM FLOOR IN THE LATTER PART OF 2011. I WAS LEAVING…”NHTSA complaint 10649079 — filed 10/21/2014

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Dodge Challenger have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2011 Dodge Challenger: 22 of 192 complaints on file (11.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2011 Dodge Challenger have in total?

192 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.