2011 Dodge Charger: Engine stalls shuts off while driving
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2011 Charger report: engine stalls shuts off while driving. CarComplaints.com lists 8 owner complaints, average mileage 45,750 miles.
NHTSA has 87 owner complaints for the 2011 Charger in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11750982 (filed 07/17/2026): “There has been numerous issues that affected my safety while driving and had to make costly repairs and replacements while on going. alternator and serpentine belt broke out and all my coolant leaked out. had to stop in the middle of the street several times b…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11507788 (filed 02/17/2023): “The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the engine seized. there were no warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine need…”
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 (5 reports) alternator and battery failure (2 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $1,020 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
AutoZone · O'Reilly · Advance · RockAuto
Sources
- CarComplaints.com: Engine stalls shuts off while driving (2011 Charger)
- NHTSA complaints API, 2011 Charger
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