2011 Dodge Challenger Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2011 Dodge Challenger addresses a 2-door coupe offered in six trims: R/T, SE, SRT, SRT8, SXT and SXT Plus. The V6 is a 3.6L of 220 cu in with double overhead cams and flex-fuel capability, joined by two gasoline V8s with overhead valves, a 5.7L of 345 cu in and a 6.4L of 392 cu in; none uses forced induction. The manual provides procedures, specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostics for the engines, fuel and cooling systems, transmission, brakes, suspension, steering and electrical system.

Engines covered

• 3.6L V6 (220 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, flex-fuel
• 5.7L V8 (345 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 6.4L V8 (392 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door coupe

Trims covered

• R/T
• SE
• SRT
• SRT8
• SXT
• SXT Plus

Known issues on the 2011 Challenger. The 2011 Challenger carries 6 recalls. Certain 2011 Challenger vehicles with electro-hydraulic power steering, the six-cylinder or smaller eight-cylinder engine and one of several specified alternators could suffer abrupt alternator failure, a stall or a fire. Certain 2011 Challenger vehicles from a defined build window may have had undersized crimps on the seat side air bag harness, which could impair those bags. A frontal air bag inflator in certain 2011 Challenger vehicles could also build too much pressure and burst; owners were told not to drive until repaired. Owners filed 193 complaints, 103 citing the electrical system; 8 reported a fire and 5 a crash. The manual provides wiring diagrams and diagnostics for the electrical, charging and restraint systems.