2012 Dodge Charger
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 648 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 3rd highest complaint count among 20 Charger model years with reports.
Of the 2012 reports, 20 involved a crash and 49 involved a fire. 16 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleDo not drive until repairedJan 15, 2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.
Campaign 19V018000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleDo not drive until repairedJan 9, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Chrysler is recalling certain 2009-2010 RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Chrysler is also recalling certain 2009 RAM 3500, RAM 2500, RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Aspen, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U03.
Campaign 18V021000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, alternator/generator/regulatorJul 10, 2017
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T36.
Campaign 17V435000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleDo not drive until repairedMay 24, 2016
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.
Campaign 16V352000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmission, control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)Apr 25, 2016
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2011, to November 27, 2014, and 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 16, 2012, to December 22, 2015. The affected vehicles, equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a monostable gear selector, may not adequately warn the driver when driver's door is opened and the vehicle is not in PARK, allowing them to exit the vehicle while the vehicle is still in gear.
Drivers thinking that their vehicle's transmission is in the PARK position may be struck by the vehicle and injured if they attempt to get out of the vehicle while the engine is running and the parking brake is not engaged.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to mitigate the risk of vehicle rollaway, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S27. Note: On October 19, 2016 Chrysler identified some previously repaired vehicles did not receive the complete software updates. Chrysler will renotify the affected owners, and dealers will update the software again.
Campaign 16V240000 on NHTSA.gov
StructureJan 28, 2016
FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured August 23, 2010, to January 7, 2016. When an affected vehicle is lifted using the supplied tire jack without chocking the wheels, the vehicle's body-side sill may give causing the tire jack to fail and the car to fall.
A car that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will provide owners with wheel chocks and instructions for their use, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S03.
Campaign 16V043000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, side/windowJul 27, 2015
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 6, 2010, to June 5, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the side impact sensor calibrations may be overly sensitive, and as a result, the side air bag inflatable curtains and seat air bags may unexpectedly deploy and the seat belt pre-tensioners may activate.
Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Occupant Restraint Control module calibration, free of charge. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R35.
Campaign 15V467000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, alternator/generator/regulatorOct 8, 2014
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.
Campaign 14V634000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlightsMar 4, 2014
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 20, 2010, through November 8, 2011, and equipped with halogen headlamps. In the affected vehicles, a sub-harness for the headlights may overheat and cause the low beam headlights to go out.
Loss of headlights reduces the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlamp jumper harnesses and bulbs, or the headlamp assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2014. Owners may contract Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number associated with this recall is P08. This recall concerns non-police vehicles. A separate campaign was launched in 2012 to address police vehicles. See NHTSA recall 12V-042.
Campaign 14V101000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bagsApr 3, 2013
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured April 11, 2011, through December 14, 2011. The affected vehicles may have improperly sized terminal crimps on the seat side-airbag wiring harness which may cause the seat side-airbags to malfunction and illuminate the airbag warning light.
In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment the airbags may not operate as designed, increasing the risk of injury.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace both driver and passenger seat airbag wiring harnesses, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N07.
Campaign 13V118000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, air, antilock, control unit/moduleMay 2, 2012
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 300 AND DODGE CHARGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY LOSE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUNCTION DUE TO AN OVERHEATED POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER.
THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUSE, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 18, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 12V197000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/moduleFeb 7, 2012
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 and 2012 DODGE CHARGER POLICE VEHICLES. THE LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS OF SOME VEHICLES COULD FAIL DUE TO AN OVERHEATED BULB HARNESS CONNECTOR. OTHER VEHICLES MAY LOSE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUNCTION DUE TO AN OVERHEATED POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER.
THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VISIBILITY AND/OR BRAKING ABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP JUMPER HARNESSES AND RELOCATE THE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUSE WITHIN THE POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 2, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 12V042000 on NHTSA.gov
Tires, pressure monitoring and regulating systemsJan 6, 2012
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 DODGE CHARGER SRT8 AND THE CHRYSLER 300 SRT8 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 2, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 17, 2011, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 138, "TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM" (TPMS). AS BUILT, THE TPMS DOES NOT WARN THE DRIVER WHEN A TIRE IS 25 PERCENT BELOW THE RECOMMENDED PRESSURE. THE RECALLED VEHICLES NOTIFY THE CUSTOMERS WHEN THE TIRE PRESSURE REACHES 22 PSI RATHER THAN THE REQUIRED 24 PSI.
UNDERINFLATED TIRES CAN RESULT IN TIRE OVERLOADING AND OVERHEATING, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A BLOWOUT AND POSSIBLE CRASH.
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE VEHICLES TPMS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 2, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 12V004000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine coolingSep 29, 2011
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHRYSLER VEHICLES, INCLUDING 200 AND TOWN AND COUNTRY MODELS, DODGE VEHICLES, INCLUDING CHARGER, DURANGO, GRAND CARAVAN AND JOURNEY MODELS AND JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 31, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 13, 2011, THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH 3.6L ENGINES. THESE ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE CONNECTING ROD BEARING FAILURE DUE TO DEBRIS INSIDE THE ENGINE BLOCK.
CONNECTING ROD FAILURE MAY LEAD TO ENGINE SEIZURE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ENGINE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 11V487000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: exterior lighting
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Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Mar 13, 2015
THE A/C AND DEFROSTER BECAME INOPERABLE. A CHECK OF THE FUSE BOX PANEL UNDERNEATH THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE REVEALED THAT THE FUSE THAT DIRECTLY CONTROLS OR IS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PERFORMANCE/OPERATION OF THE A/C AND DEFROSTER WAS MELTED RESULTING IN A HOLE BEING BURNT THROUGH THE BOTTOM OF THE BOX. THE FUSE WAS THE ORIGINAL FUSE FOR THE VEHICLE. IT APPEARS THAT THE ENTIRE FUSE BOX NEEDS REPLACING AS A RESULT OF THE DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE BURNED FUSE. ADDITIONALLY, THE HEAD LIGHTS OF THE VEHICLE LOOK AS IF THEY ARE SHATTERED INTERNALLY. IT APPEARS THAT THE BULBS, WHICH ARE ALSO ORIGINAL/FACTORY GET TOO HOT AND CAUSE THE PLASTIC FIXTURES TO APPEAR CRACKED OR SHATTERED. *TR
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Engine, Jan 14, 2015
P60 - RECALL / NHTSA 14V-634 (ALTERNATOR) ON SUNDAY 01/11/14 AT 7:00PM AT NIGHT MY 2012 DODGE CHARGER WITH ONLY 39,000 PLUS MILES, (BASICALLY BRAND NEW) COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN IN SAN ANDREAS CALIFORNIA ON A BACK COUNTRY ROAD IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AT NIGHT, WITH MY FIANCE DRIVING AND OUR TWO MINOR CHILDREN IN THE BACK SEAT. ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY AND THE CAR ACTUALLY PUT ITSELF INTO PARK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AT A STOP SIGN AND BUSY INTERSECTION. NO HAZARD LIGHTS WERE AVAILABLE OR WORKING AND THIS BECAME AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION.. CHP WAS DISPATCHED RIGHT AWAY. (EVIDENTLY BY A PASSING DRIVER WHO CALLED 911 EMERGENCY). CHP ARRIVED AT THE SITE, PARKED THEIR PATROL CAR BEHIND OUR CAR AND USED ITS HAZARD LIGHTS TO WARN ONCOMING DRIVERS OF THIS HAZARD. CHP IMMEDIATELY CALLED AAA, (FOR AN EMERGENCY HAZARD SITUATION), TO REMOVE OUR CAR OFF THE ROAD AND OUT OF TRAFFIC. CHP STATED OUR CAR, BEING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WITH NO HAZARD LIGHT CAPABILITY, WAS AN IMMEDIATE LIFE THREATENING DANGER TO MY FIANCE AND OUR TWO CHILDREN AND ALL OTHER PASSING MOTORISTS. AAA ARRIVED RIGHT AWAY AND TOWED OUR CAR APPROX. 40 FEET OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND IMMEDIATELY CHARGED US A $200 HAZARD VEHICLE TOWING FEE. AAA DISPATCHED ANOTHER TOW TRUCK AS THIS TOW TRUCK DRIVER WAS OFF DUTY AND HE ONLY RESPONDED DUE TO THE EMERGENCY OF THE SITUATION, (THE CALL BY THE CHP FOR A HAZARD VEHICLE).WE HAD NO ALTERNATIVE BUT TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED TO OUR RESIDENCE IN COLUMBIA CALIFORNIA. THE NEXT MORNING, MONDAY, 1/12/14, CENTURY SERVICE EXTENDED WARRANTY ADMINISTRATION REQUESTED THE CAR TOWED TO A FULL DODGE DEALERSHIP. I HAD THE CAR TOWED FROM COLUMBIA CALIFORNIA TO MODESTO CALIFORNIA DODGE CHRYSLER FOR $110. (THE CLOSEST FULL DODGE CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP). THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE CAR. THE ALTERNATOR HAD GONE OUT AND SHUT DOWN ALL ELECTRICAL ON THE CAR. *TR
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Electronic stability control (ESC), Dec 15, 2014
MY VEHICLE STALLED LUCKILY AS I WAS GETTING ON TO THE 91 EASTBOUND EUCLID ST ON RAMP. MY VEHICLE COULD HAVE STALLED IN THE CARPOOL LANE. ALSO I HAD JUST DROPPED OFF MY 7 MONTH OLD DAUGHTER AT MY MOTHER'S HOUSE. *TR
Exterior lighting, Dec 2, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V101000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Exterior lighting, Dec 1, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V101000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Exterior lighting, Dec 1, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V101000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Exterior lighting, Visibility/wiper, Sep 27, 2014
A MODULE WENT BAD IN MY 2012 DODGE CHARGER. THE WIPER BLADES WERE STUCK ON HIGH, FULL SPEED, EVEN WITH THE CONTROL SET IN THE OFF POSITION. THE NIGHT TIME LIGHTS WOULD STAY ON, EVEN WITH THE DIAL SET TO AUTO, IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DAY. I WAS TOLD BY MY DEALERSHIP, THAT THE PART WAS ON "NATIONAL BACK ORDER AND THAT THERE WAS NO ETA ON WHEN THE PART WOULD BE IN." MY DEALERSHIP HAS LEFT ME STRANDED, WITH NO LOANER VEHICLE AND NO SOLUTIONS. *TR
Exterior lighting, Jul 4, 2014
ONE OF MY LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS HAS BEEN OUT FOR TWO WEEKS. I SET UP A SERVICE APPOINTMENT WITH LOCAL DEALER OVER A MONTH AGO WHEN I INITIALLY RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE. I CALLED BACK AND ASKED THEM TO EXPEDITE MY APPOINTMENT, BUT WAS TOLD THEY ARE ONLY ALLOWED TO ORDER 1 REPAIR KIT PER WEEK SO IT WILL STILL BE A WHILE BEFORE THEY ARE ABLE TO GET TO MY CAR. I CALLED CHRYSLER AND WAS TOLD THEY CAN'T EXPEDITE ORDERS FOR PARTS INVOLVED IN RECALLS. THIS MAKES NO SENSE, IF THERE ARE SAFETY ISSUES THOSE PARTS SHOULD BE SENT OUT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. *TR
Exterior lighting, Jul 3, 2014
MY HEADLIGHTS BURNED OUT OVER A MONTH AGO. I ASKED THE DEALER TO REPAIR BUT THEY SAID I WOULD HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET. I REPAIRED THEM AT MY EXPENSE THEN RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE WIRING HARNESS TWO DAYS LATER. I AGAIN CONTACTED THE DEALER AND ASKED THEM TO REPAIR THE WIRING HARNESS SINCE IT WAS COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. I WAS TOLD THAT CHRYSLER HAS NOT MADE THE PARTS AND NO DEALERSHIP HAS THEM. MY NAME WAS PUT ON A CALLING LIST SO THAT I COULD GET THE NEXT AVAILABLE PART. IN THE MEAN TIME, I AM A SINGLE MOM AND I HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO EITHER GET A RENTAL CAR OR DRIVE AT THE RISK OF MY OWN SAFETY RATHER THAN MISS WORK. I AGAIN CALLED THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE IT HAS BEEN A MONTH AND I STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED A CALL THAT THE PART WAS READY. I WAS TOLD THAT THE PART WAS STILL NOT READY AND THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. I WAS REFERRED TO CHRYSLER'S "CUSTOMER SERVICE" WHERE I WAS TOLD TO FILE A COMPLAINT UNDER THE LEMON LAW THROUGH THE BOOKLET IN MY OWNERS MANUAL PACKET. THE BOOKLET HAD NO INFORMATION ON THE LEMON LAW FOR MY STATE BUT LISTED MOST OF THE OTHER STATES. I HAVE BEEN WITHOUT MY PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT FOR OVER A MONTH NOW AND HAVE REPLACED THE LIGHT 3 TIMES, ONCE THROUGH THE DEALER BUT THEY BURN OUT WITHIN A SINGLE NIGHT. *TR
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Apr 22, 2014, fire
I WAS DRIVING AND THE HEADLIGHT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE QUIT WORKING. I STOPPED AND CHECKED IT OUT AND THE LIGHT WOULD COME ON IF I TOUCHED THE CONNECTOR. FIRESTONE REPLACED THE BULB. THE BULB WAS INTERMITTENT. IF YOU TOUCHED THE CONNECTOR IT WOULD WORK. ULTIMATELY, THE CONNECTOR CAUGHT FIRE AND MELTED OFF. I FOUND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL, BUT MY VIN WAS NOT COVERED IN THE RECALL. THE RECALL SHOULD BE EXPANDED! I AM SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER FOR THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION AND FULLY QUALIFIED TO ASSESS THAT IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
Exterior lighting, Apr 8, 2014, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE LOW BEAM HEADS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE LIGHT BULB OVERHEATED AND THE WIRING HARNESS HAD MELTED. AS A RESULT, BOTH THE HEADLIGHT AND THE WIRING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V101000 (LIGHTING). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,300 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 40,450.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Mar 20, 2014
MY 2012 DODGE CHARGER IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE RECALL BUT COME TO FIND OUT MY VIN # IS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST.I WENT TO THE PART STORE TO PURCHASE A LIGHT BULB WHEN THE GUY TOLD ME TO TAKE MY CAR TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE WIRE HARNESS HAD MELTED THE DEALER PULL UP MY VEHICLE VIN# AND STATED MY CAR IS NOT UNDER A RECALL AND THAT I HAD TO PAY TO GET MY CAR FIX. WHY IS MY CAR HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE RECALL BUT NOT ON A RECALL LIST I REALLY WOULD LIKE AN ANSWER TO MY COMPLAINTS. THANK YOU. *TR
Exterior lighting, Feb 7, 2014
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WILL GO BRIGHTER, THEN DIMMER. THEN THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT ALL TOGETHER. THE HIGH BEAM LIGHTS STILL WORKED. WHILE CHANGING THE BULBS, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE WIRING TO THE LOW BEAM LIGHTS WAS MELTED CAUSING A SHORT. *TR
Exterior lighting, Jan 8, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEAD LIGHTS FAILED TO ACTIVATE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR WAS MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN VERIFIED THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V042000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 47,000.
Exterior lighting, Jan 6, 2014, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT FAILED INTERMITTENTLY BECAUSE THE CONNECTION WAS MELTED. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V042000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , EXTERIOR LIGHTING , SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) THAT COULD HAVE BEEN RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
Exterior lighting, Dec 16, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE WIRING HARNESS HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,026.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Dec 6, 2013
PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT WENT OUT. I WAS ABLE TO TAP ON IT FOR A FEW DAYS TO MAKE IT COME BACK ON THINKING IT WAS JUST A LOOSE WIRE, BUT ONE NIGHT IT COMPLETELY WENT OUT. I BROUGHT IT TO PEPBOYS AND UPON A CLOSER OBSERVATION THEY FOUND THAT THE SOCKET WAS MELTED AND HAD CAUSED THE HEADLIGHT TO BURN OUT AS WELL. *TR
Exterior lighting, Nov 20, 2013, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER'S SIDE HEADLIGHTS FAILED. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE BULBS AND NOTICED A MELTED CONNECTOR. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER HOWEVER, NO FURTHER REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT ONLY REFERRED THE CONTACT BACK TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V042000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING , SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) BUT DID NOT CONFIRM IF THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,850. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Exterior lighting, Nov 18, 2013, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT FAILED. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE BULB BUT CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT WIRING CONNECTOR WAS MELTED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V042000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE RECALL ONLY INCLUDED THOSE MODELS THAT WERE BEING USED AS POLICE VEHICLES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,000.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Nov 16, 2013
THE DRIVERS SIDE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING. THINKING IT WAS THE BULB, I TOOK THE CAR APART TO REPLACE IT AND THE CONNECTOR WAS MELTED. I FOUND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE WIRING AND POWER DISTRIBUTION AND CALLED THE DEALER AND SCHEDULED AN APPT FOR REPAIR. A FEW DAYS LATER, THE OTHER HEADLIGHT WENT OUT, AT NIGHT, WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SAFETY ISSUE FOR ME AS WELL AS OTHER DRIVERS. THE DEALER REPLACED THE RECALLED PARTS BUT THE LOW BEAM HARNESS BULB CONNECTOR IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. I CURRENTLY ONLY HAVE ONE WORKING HEADLIGHT AGAIN AND I HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO PAY FOR REPAIRS MYSELF AT THIS POINT BECAUSE I CAN'T RISK BOTH LIGHTS GOING OUT AGAIN. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE. *TR
Exterior lighting, Nov 6, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED ALL OF THE HEADLIGHT COMPONENTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT FAILURE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM MAY RESULT IN A THERMAL EVENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31,000. UPDATED 01/07/14*LJ
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, Nov 2, 2013
HEAD LIGHT HARNESS MELTING, LOW BEAMS NOT WORKING, ABS/ESC LIGHTS ON CONSTANTLY AND VEHICLE NOT STOPPING PROPERLY BECAUSE OF ABS/ESC ISSUES, SPOKE WITH DODGE AND WERE ADVISED THAT OUR VIN# WAS NOT ON THE LIST TO BE REPAIRED FOR KNOWN RECALLS RESULTING IN THESE ISSUES - SEE THIS LINK FOR RELATED RECALLS HTTP://WWW.MOTORTREND.COM/CARS/2012/DODGE/CHARGER/RECALLS/. *TR
Exterior lighting, Nov 1, 2013
VEHICLE DRIVER SIDE HEAD LIGHT WENT OUT 2 WEEKS AGO. SMELLED LIKE BURNT PLASTIC. REPLACED THE BULB WITH OEM SPEC BULB. SAME BULB WENT OUT, NOTICED PART OF THE CONNECTOR IS MELTED. HAVE HAD THE CAR FOR ONLY A YEAR. CALLED CHRYSLER, THEY STATED THAT MY VIN WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. CHRYSLER STATED IT WAS MY RESPONSIBILITY TO FIX. 10,000 POLICE EDITION CHARGERS WERE RECALLED FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. HALLOWEEN NIGHT ALMOST HIT 2 PEDESTRIANS TURNING LEFT, BECAUSE I COULDN'T SEE THEM. *TR
Exterior lighting, Oct 18, 2013
IN A MATTER OF TWO AND A HALF WEEKS, I'VE HAD A MAJOR ISSUE WITH MY VEHICLE. THE WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR FOR MY HEADLIGHTS IN MY 2012 DODGE CHARGER WERE BURNT OUT, CAUSING MY HEADLIGHTS TO GO OUT. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE. THERE HAS BEEN A PREVIOUS RECALL ON 2011-2012 DODGE CHARGERS FOR THIS ISSUE BUT UPON CONTACTING CHRYSLER, THEY SAID THEY WERE UNABLE TO HELP ME DUE TO MY VIN NUMBER NOT BEING DIRECTLY EFFECTED EVEN THOUGH IT IS THE SAME ISSUE. AS A FIRST RESPONDER IT IS VITAL THAT I CAN SEE THE ROAD AHEAD OF ME, AND PEOPLE CAN SEE ME ALIKE. HOW MANY MORE TIMES IS THIS GOING TO HAVE TO HAPPEN BEFORE SOME ACTION IS GOING TO TAKE PLACE? I'VE TALKED TO SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE WHO HAVE 2012 DODGE CHARGERS AND THEY'VE HAD THE SAME ISSUE. THIS CLEARLY ISN'T JUST WITH MY CAR, IT IS WITH THE MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR. *TR
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Sep 11, 2013, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES AND THERE WAS A RECALL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V042000-ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), BUT THE DEALER INFORMED HER THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE WIRE CONNECTOR WAS BURNED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 47,500. ..UPDATED 12-05-13 *BF