2011 Dodge Charger: Alternator failure
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2011 Charger report: alternator failure. CarComplaints.com lists 43 owner complaints, average mileage 53,850 miles.
NHTSA has 395 owner complaints for the 2011 Charger in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11737718 (filed 05/13/2026): “Manufacturer failed to provide an adequate remedy for safety recall 17v-435 (t36). on 09/12/2018, the dealer "inspected" the 180-amp alternator (part 4801833ab) and cleared it as safe. on 09/25/2019, this exact component suffered a total fatigue failure, causi…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11711543 (filed 01/16/2026): “The anti-lock brake module has prematurely failed in the vehicle. the dealership can and will inspect the fault but they will say they are not trained or authorizes to fix the module. i was directed to an abs module rebuilder and was simply told by the rebuild…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace alternator (38 reports) replace alternater (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Finding and splicing chewed wiring is doable with a multimeter and patience but can be time-consuming; harness replacement is pro work. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $650 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
Estimated repair cost: alternator replacement
Average shop cost
$240
Range $100–$415 (labor)
1.0–3.0 h × $100–$139/h estimated shop labor rate
Parts not included.
Average mobile mechanic cost
$360
Range $150–$625 (labor)
Shop labor × 1.5 (mobile convenience premium)
Parts not included.
Estimates only, not a quote. Actual prices vary by vehicle, shop and location. See the estimate for your city → · About this repair and its cost
Same repair on other models: 2013 Dodge Durango: Alternator stopped working
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