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
648 reports, newest first.
Electrical system, Oct 18, 2016
OUR CAR WAS RUNNING FINE UNTIL THIS EVENT. WE CAME OUT OF A STORE 2 BLOCKS FROM OUR HOME AND STARTED THE CAR. IT IMMEDIATELY HAD A NEW WHIRRING NOISE AND THE BATTERY SYMBOL CAME UP ON OUR DASH DISPLAY. WE STARTED TO DRIVE TOWARDS OUR HOME, TO GET OUR CAR THERE AND OUT OF THE STREET. THE CAR THEN DISPLAYED "SWITCHING TO LOW POWER MODE" ON THE DASH DISPLAY. WITHIN THE FIRST BLOCK THE THE CAR STARTING SMOKING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. WE PULLED INTO OUR DRIVEWAY AND PARKED. THE CAR SHUT ITSELF OFF AND WAS DEAD. MORE SMOKE CONTINUED TO COME OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. WE OPENED THE HOOD AND VISUALIZED THE ALTERNATOR SMOKING CONTINUOUSLY. WE DID NOT ATTEMPT TO DO ANYTHING ELSE WITH THE CAR. THE NEXT DAY WE HAD IT TOWED TO THE "MY MECHANIC" AUTO REPAIR SHOP, OUR USUAL AND TRUSTED REPAIR SHOP. AFTER INSPECTION OF OUR VEHICLE, THE MECHANIC TOLD US THE ALTERNATOR HAD BURNED OUT, AND IN TURN, BURNED OUT THE BATTERY AND BOTH HAD TO BE REPLACED. AFTER THE REPAIR OUR CHARGER RUNS FINE. WE HAVE KEPT OUR ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY FOR FURTHER INSPECTION.
Electrical system, Oct 7, 2016
WHILE I WAS DRIVING MY CAR TOWARDS MY HOUSE. THE BATTERY LIGHT WENT ON. ON THE DASHBOARD I CHECKED AND IT SAID "BATTERY SAFE MODE ON". AS I KEPT ON DRIVING THE STEREO WENT OUT. THAT'S WHEN I STOPPED AND SEARCH THE PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET. IT SEEM THAT ALOT OF PEOPLE HAD PROBKEMS WITH IT AND IT WAS THE ALTERNATOR. I WAS STILL A LONG WAY FROM HOME SO I KEPT ON DRIVING. BUT THEN THE CAR STALLED REALLY BAD AND IT WOULD NOT GO ANY MORE IT WAS JUST ON. I CALLED THE DEALER TODAY IF THE COULD FIX IT SINCE IT WAS A RECALL ON THE DODGE CHARGER 2012, BUT WHEN I DID THEY TOLD ME THAT MY CAR DID NOT HAVE THE RECALL AND THAT I HAD TO PAY 700 DOLLARS PLUS THE LABOR TO GET IT FIX. I JUST WANT TO KNOW WHY IF ALOT OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WHY CANT THEY FIX MINE.
Steering, Electrical system, Service brakes, Oct 7, 2016
THE RADIO TURNED OFF, EVERY LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIT UP, WIPERS TURNED ON AUTOMATICALLY, LOST BOTH POWER BREAK AND POWER STEERING. ALL THIS AT OVER 50 MPH WITH OUR YOUNG SON IN THE BACK SEAT....EVENTUALLY MY WIFE WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE STOPPED, BUT EVEN AFTER MANY ATTEMPTS WAS UNABLE TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK. EVENTUALLY THE CAR JUST COMPLETELY DIED. SHE WAS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF A TURNING LANE AND WASN'T EVEN ABLE TO TURN ON THE EMERGENCY FLASHERS. THE CAR ENDED UP BEING TOWED TO THE NEAREST CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP AND DIAGNOSED WITH A FAULTY ALTERNATOR TO THE TUNE OF ALMOST $900. FINANCIAL BURDEN ASIDE, THIS WAS A VERY FRIGHTENING EXPERIENCE FOR MY WIFE AND SON, AND ALTHOUGH THE CAR HAS BEEN REPAIRED NEITHER MY WIFE NOR I FEEL ENTIRELY COMFORTABLE DRIVING THE CAR BY OURSELVES MUCH LESS HAVING OUR YOUNG SON IN THE BACK SEAT.
Structure, Oct 6, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V043000 (STRUCTURE) 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 MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Electrical system, Oct 4, 2016
MY CAR WAS RUNNING PERFECTLY FINE, THEN OUT OF THE BLUE, I RECEIVED AN ERROR MESSAGE WHICH READ "BATTERY SAVER MODE". THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING WRONG WITH MY BATTERY. AFTER MAYBE TWO MINUTES, ALL THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS IN MY CAR STARTED SHUTTING DOWN. MAYBE A MINUTE LATER, MY CAR WAS COMPLETELY DISABLED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION. ALL POWER TO THE VEHICLE WAS DEAD, SO I COULDN'T EVEN TURN ON THE HAZARD LIGHTS TO WARN OTHER DRIVERS. THE CABIN BEGAN TO SMELL VERY STRONGLY OF AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. I GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND OPENED THE HOOD. THERE WASN'T A VISIBLE FIRE, BUT THERE WAS SMOKE. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP, WHERE THEY INFORMED ME MY VIN WASN'T COVERED UNDER THE P60 RECALL. I SPOKE WITH CHRYSLER CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE, AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT MY ALTERNATOR ASSEMBLY WASN'T DEEMED AS DEFECTIVE. I HAD THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM OF ALL THE VEHICLES UNDER RECALL, BUT APPARENTLY NOT ENOUGH OF MY PARTICULAR ALTERNATOR ASSEMBLIES HAVE BEEN REPORTED DEFECTIVE TO WARRANT A RECALL FOR MY VIN. I WOULD'VE BEEN IN BIG TROUBLE IF THIS HAPPENED WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE CAR. I HAD LITTLE TO NO WARNING OFF WHAT WAS GOING TO HAPPEN. CHRYSLER KNOWS THIS IS AN ISSUE, BUT THEY REFUSE TO ACKNOWLEDGE IT TO AVOID PAYING FOR THE RECALLS. I WOULD BE EXTREMELY GRATEFUL TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM INVESTIGATED. PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION YOU MAY NEED. THANK YOU. *TR
Power train, Oct 3, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHARGER. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V240000 (POWER TRAIN), THE CONTACT BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE A FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SHIFTER FAILED TO LOCK INTO THE DESIRED POSITION. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD CLONKING NOISE COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE REPAIR CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION TO FAIL. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE OF THE DETAILS OF THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CONSUMER STATED THE PART NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE REPAIR. UPDATED 10/05/2017*JS
Electrical system, Sep 27, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE BATTERY WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INFORMED OF A CAUSE FOR THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000.
Power train, Sep 26, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V240000 (POWER TRAIN); 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 MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Electrical system, Air bags, Sep 22, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER FOR A SAFETY INSPECTION, IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT SENSOR AND THE WIRING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V118000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,600. UPDATED 12/20/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A RECALL ON SEAT SENSOR AND HARNESS BUT THE VIN # WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *TR
Other or unspecified, Engine, Sep 19, 2016
CYLINDER MISFIRE CAUSED CONVERTER TO BE REPLACED. SERVICE CENTER ADVISED ME TO CALL DODGE TO INQUIRE ABOUT CONVERTER BEING COVERED BY DODGR BECAUSETHE CONVERTER WAS COLLATERAL DAMAGE. STILL WAITING FOR RESOLUTION. *NO ACCIDENT**
Air bags, Sep 15, 2016
TAKATA RECALL. LIVING IN NEVADA WHERE HEAT CAN RISE TO EXTREMELY HIGH CONDITIONS, THE FACT THERE IS NO RESOLUTION IS UNACCEPTABLE. I HAVE A 3 YEAR OLD AND THE IDEA HE COULD BE INJURED WITH METAL OBJECTS DEPLORING FROM THE AIRBAG IS FRIGHTENING.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Sep 14, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THERE WAS A RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT COASTED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAS ABLE TO RESUME DRIVING. THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PCM MODULE FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE CLEANED. THE DEALER INSTALLED A PCM SOFTWARE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 126,000.
Electrical system, Sep 13, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE ALTERNATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 50,000.
Air bags, Sep 6, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED RANDOMLY AND MADE A BEEPING NOISE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,693. VIN TOOLS CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Power train, Sep 2, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO MAKE A LOUD NOISE AND JERKED VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE INTO A DRIVEWAY AND SHIFTED THE GEAR INTO PARK, BUT THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V467000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS), 16V043000 (STRUCTURE), AND 16V240000 (POWER TRAIN). THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,166. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Electrical system, Visibility, Sep 1, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE RANDOMLY STALLED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED MORE THAN THREE TIMES DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE ELECTRIC WINDOW FAILED TO GO UP AND DOWN INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE SEVERAL TIMES AND INDICATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN OF WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V467000 (AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELTS), 16V043000 (STRUCTURE), AND 16V352000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Air bags, Aug 30, 2016
LETTER FROM CONGRESSMAN BARLETTA ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT REGARDING HIS 2012 DODGE CHARGER- VEHICLE RECALL (ATTN: VINCENT KUNDRIK). *SMD THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE CHRYSLER TO PROVIDE A LOANER, OR DISABLE THE AIR BAG. UNTIL THE PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE. *JB
Air bags, Aug 29, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Air bags, Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, Aug 24, 2016
WE HAD A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE ALTERNATOR WHICH NEARLY CAUSED A WRECK WITH MY ENTIRE FAMILY (INFANT DAUGHTER WAS IN CAR AT THE TIME WHEN THE HIGH HEAT CAME ON AND WINDOWS LOCKED NOT ALLOWING US TO TURN HEAT OFF OR GET OUT FOR A MINUTE) WHILE WE WERE DRIVING BACK HOME AND HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED AND GET IT FIXED AT THE DEALERSHIP EARLIER THIS YEAR AROUND JANUARY. NOW THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IS STAYING ON CONSTANTLY, AND AS OF 3 DAYS AGO (08/21/2016) THE RADIO STOPS WORKING AND YESTERDAY (08/23/2016) THE ABS & TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS CAME ON AND WILL NOT GO OFF NOW (AT 60 MPH THAT'S SCARY WHEN YOUR FAMILY IS WITH YOU AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS AND AIRBAG LIGHTS COME ON!!!!!!!). SO THIS MAKES 3 WARNING LIGHTS THAT ARE NOW ON CONSTANTLY, YET THE RECALLS FOR THESE ISSUES DO NOT APPLY TO THIS VIN NUMBER, BUT THE PROBLEMS ARE HAPPENING EXACTLY THE SAME AS OTHER PEOPLES PROBLEMS WHO WERE PART OF RECALLS. MY DEALERSHIP WON'T FIX IT UNLESS I PAY BECAUSE MY CARS VIN NUMBER DOESN'T QUALIFY FOR THE RECALL, YET THE SAME EXACT PROBLEMS ARE HAPPENING AS RECALL PROBLEMS. I WILL NEVER BUY DODGE AGAIN AS THEY HAVE NEARLY KILLED ME AND MY FAMILY ENOUGH, AND ARE TURNING OUT TO BE VERY DISHONEST!
Power train, Aug 23, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS REMEDIED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V240000 (POWER TRAIN). ATER LEAVING THE DEALER, THE CHECK ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE DRIVEN OVER 20 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER, BUT THE DIAGNOSIS WAS UNKNOWN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 30,000.
Exterior lighting, Aug 15, 2016
I OWN A 2012 DODGE CHARGER R/T. MY PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT WAS TURNING ITSELF OFF AND ONCE I TURN THE SWITCH TO THE HEADLIGHTS OFF INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND BACK ON, THE HEADLIGHT COMES ON FOR A WHILE. NOW THE HEADLIGHT DO NOT COME ON AT ALL. THIS WAS LAST WEEK, NOW AT THIS TIME THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT IS DOING THE SAME THING. I DID CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. I AM DRIVING ALONG AT 35 MILES A HOUR WHEN I GET PULLED OVER BY THE POLICE AND STATES MY HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT ON.
Power train, Aug 11, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V240000 (POWER TRAIN) AND STATED THAT HE HAD NOT SPOKEN WITH THE DEALER OR MANUFACTURER SINCE FIRST RECEIVING THE NOTIFICATION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 12,900. UPDATED 09/30/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER HAVING THE RECALL REPAIR COMPLETED, THE AUTOMATIC PARKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. *JS
Power train, Air bags, Aug 10, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V240000 (POWER TRAIN) AND 16V352000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Electrical system, Aug 6, 2016
I HAVE A 2012 DODGE CHARGER WITH 60,000 MILES ON IT YESTERDAY THE ALTERNATOR HAD A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE CAR ON A STATE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WHILE SHE WAS IN THE ROADWAY BUT SHE WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE ROADSIDE BECAUSE SHE WAS ON A DOWN HILL SLOPE. WHEN WE TRIED TO JUMP START THE VEHICLE IT STARTED SMOKING THE JUMPER CABLES. OUR CAR HAS THE 180 AMP ALTERNATOR I SEE WHERE THERE IS A ALREADY A RECALL ON THE 160 AMP ALTERNATORS FOR THIS VEHICLE I THINK THERE MAY BE A PROBLEM WITH THE 180 AMP ALTERNATORS TOO BECAUSE THE PROBLEM SOUNDS THE SAME.
Electrical system, Jul 29, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY SAVER WARNING LIGHT, TPMS WARNING LIGHT, AND EMERGENCY BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ALSO ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL FEATURES IN THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHUT DOWN. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE OFF OF THE ROADWAY. THE CONTACT WAS INSTRUCTED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TO PLACE THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND TURN OFF THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO. AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES, THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ALTERNATOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,900.