2011 Dodge Challenger - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

🔎 Common problems of the 2011 Dodge Challenger

256 problems have been reported for the 2011 Dodge Challenger. The following chart shows the 16 most common problems for 2011 Dodge Challenger. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system with 102 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bags (34 problems).

Table 1. Common problems of the 2011 Dodge Challenger

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Electrical System	102
Air Bag	34
Engine And Engine Cooling	22
Equipment	18
Other Fuel System	18
Steering	14
Electronic Stability Control	10
Service Brakes	9
Structure	7
Power Train	7
Seat Belt	4
Visibility	3
Vehicle Speed Control	3
Exterior Lighting	3
Traction Control System	1
Wheel	1

📈 PPMY Index and Problem Occurrence Trend

In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2011 Dodge Challenger in the United States are 24,201 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Dodge Challenger owners in the last 15 years is 256, and the age of the vehicle is 15, the PPMY index can then be calculated as

PPMY Index = 256 / 24,201 / 15 * 1000 = 0.71.

For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Dodge Challenger model year vehicles.

The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2011 Dodge Challenger in 2011.

Table 2. PPMY Index and Problem Occurrence Trend

Service Year	Number of Problems
2026	0
2025	1
2024	0
2023	0
2022	7
2021	4
2020	10
2019	19
2018	11
2017	25
2016	32
2015	54
2014	62
2013	16
2012	6
2011	9

📊 Compare the 2011 Dodge Challenger with Other Model Years

When making the decision between buying a new or used Dodge Challenger, the following table can be used to compare the 2011 Dodge Challenger with the Dodge Challenger from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2011 Challenger is 256 while the average number of problems reported for the 16 model years of the Dodge Challenger is 144.

Table 3. Compare the 2011 Dodge Challenger with other model years

Model Year	Number of Problems
2023 Challenger	48
2022 Challenger	10
2021 Challenger	26
2020 Challenger	31
2019 Challenger	90
2018 Challenger	110
2017 Challenger	72
2016 Challenger	108
2015 Challenger	178
2014 Challenger	205
2013 Challenger	244
2012 Challenger	332
2011 Challenger	256
2010 Challenger	422
2009 Challenger	165
2008 Challenger	16

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