# 2011 DODGE CHARGER — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
> NHTSA complaint `1116403` · 2014-10-02 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** CHARGER
- **Year:** 2011
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- **Miles at failure:** 46,100
- **Speed:** 25 mph
## Narrative
MY 2011 DODGE CHARGER HAD A SMELL OF A BURNT ALTENATOR. CAR ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND  MY RADIO TURNED OFF AND THERE WAS A WHINING NOISE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.  THE CAR HAS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, THE  BATTERY IS IN A POWER SAVE MODE  I HAVE NOT GONE TO THE DEALER YET. ITS MY 3RD INCIDENT WITH THE CAR. HEADLIGHTS  AND BRAKES.  I WILL HAVE TO GET IT TOWED,  I DON'T TRUST TO DRIVE IT. IT RUNNING ON  THE BATTERY ONLY. IT NEEDS TO BE RECALLED
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