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2011 Dodge Charger Police Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2011 Dodge Charger Police has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 74,811 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16V739000 2016-10-13 74,811 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator with a revised alternator, free of charge. The recall began on December 23, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S68.

Complaints by component

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
Total complaints5

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP · reported 2018-07-31

“When ever I get gas with the cap less fuel the check engine light comes on”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2018-07-11

“When ever I get gas with the cap less fuel the check engine light comes on”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2018-07-11

“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…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2017-07-15

“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…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2016-12-01
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2011 Dodge Charger Police as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.