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.
Power train, Apr 8, 2015, crash
WHILE I WAS DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL (POWER STEERING SYSTEM) BECAME VERY HARD TO HANDLE. I RAN OFF ROAD, DUE TO THE HARD STEERING/WET ROAD AND HIT A GUARD RAIL. ONCE I IMPACTED THE GUARD RAIL, THE STEERING CONTINUED TO BE HARD TO HANDLE PLUS THE BRAKES WAS VERY HARD. *TR
Electrical system, Visibility/wiper, Apr 1, 2015, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE JERKED, THE WIPERS ACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY, AND THERE WAS A BURNING ODOR AND A NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE RADIO ALSO FAILED TO FUNCTION. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE STARTER AND ALTERNATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, Mar 31, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE ABS AND THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000.
Electronic stability control (ESC), Mar 26, 2015
IN NOVEMBER OF 2014 I RECEIVED A LETTER INDICATING THAT MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN RECALLED DUE TO ISSUES WITH THE ALTERNATOR. THE RECALL STATED THAT THE ABS, ESC,EMC, AND CBC SYSTEMS COULD/WOULD EXPERIENCE ISSUES DUE TO THE FAILING ALTERNATOR. RECENTLY, MY VEHICLE'S INDICATOR LIGHTS APPEARED SHOWING THAT I WAS EXPERIENCING FAILURES TO A FEW OF THOSE SYSTEMS. THE DEALERSHIP WAS CLOSED AT THE TIME, SO I IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE DODGE 24 HOUR HOTLINE TO INQUIRE ABOUT THE STATUS OF THE RECALLED PARTS. ON THAT DAY, I WAS TOLD THAT ONLY A TEMPORARY FIX COULD BE OFFERED BECAUSE THE PARTS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR MONTHS. A FEW DAYS LATER, I WAS ISSUED A LETTER STATING THAT THE DEALERSHIP WILL BE ABLE TO FIX MY RECALLED ALTERNATOR. I SET UP AN APPOINTMENT IMMEDIATELY AND CALLED DODGE HEADQUARTERS TO VERIFY THAT THIS IS A PERMANENT FIX. AT THAT TIME I WAS AGAIN TOLD THAT THE FIX IS ONLY TEMPORARY. WHEN I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP I WAS TOLD THAT I WAS RECEIVING A PERMANENT FIX. OVERALL, I AM UNSURE IF MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN TEMPORARILY FIXED OR IF I'VE RECEIVED A PERMANENT FIX. IN ADDITION, THE DEALERSHIP TAKES NO RESPONSIBILITY IN ASSISTING TO FIX THE SYSTEMS THAT FAILED AS A RESULT OF THE RECALLED ALTERNATOR. I WAS TOLD THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY $75 JUST FOR THEM TO INSPECT THE REST OF THE VEHICLE AND THEN PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR THE SYSTEMS THAT WERE AFFECTED BY THE RECALL. I FIND THAT TO BE ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS. THERE IS A DIRECT LINK AND THE DEALERSHIP/DODGE SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ISSUES WITH THE ABS, ESC, EMC, AND/OR CBC SYSTEMS. I AM DISHEARTENED BY THIS HORRIBLE INTERACTION WITH DODGE AND THE COMPANY'S DEFIANCE IN FIXING ALL ISSUES THAT ARE DIRECTLY LINKED TO THEIR MISTAKE. ALL IN ALL, I HAVE NO CLUE IF MY CAR HAS BEEN PROPERLY FIXED BECAUSE I'VE GOTTEN AN INFLUX OF DIFFERENT INFORMATION AND I AM BEING HELD RESPONSIBLE TO PAY FOR DODGE'S MISTAKE. *TR
Electrical system, Mar 25, 2015
CUSTOMER STATED 2012 DODGE CHARGER , CAR WILL NOT START. COULD NOT GET CORRECT MILAGE TEST STARTING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. *BF UPDATED 10/20/2015*JS
Electrical system, Seats, Mar 20, 2015
DODGE CHARGER 2012 - SHUTS OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY AND WILL NOT TURN ON. SAYS THE KEY FOB HAS LEFT VEHICLE. HEADLIGHTS GO OUT RANDOMLY AT NIGHT. DRIVER SEAT WILL FOLD UP WILL DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. RADIO AND AIR CONDITIONER WILL TURN UP AND DOWN BY ITSELF. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP. *TR
Electrical system, Mar 19, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT FELT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 4/16/15*CN
Electrical system, Mar 19, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER DID NOT PROVIDE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Electrical system, Visibility, Mar 18, 2015
I HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH MY WINDOWS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE PASSENGER WINDOW WOULD GO HALF WAY UP THEN GO BACK DOWN, BACK WINDOWS WOULDN'T WORK AT ALL. THEY HAD TO CHARGE THE BATTERY BECAUSE IT WAS LOW AND WOULD GO INTO BATTERY SAVING MODE AT RED LIGHTS. THEY REPLACED THE CAR RADIO BECAUSE IT WOULD CHANGE CHANNELS FOR NO REASON. THEY SAY IT IS AN ISSUE WITH THE ALTERNATOR BUT DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO FIX IT. I HAVE CALLED THE RECALL ASSISTANCE LINE TWICE AND HAVE GOTTEN NO RESPONSE. THIS CAR COULD BE DANGEROUS TO ME AND OTHERS AND NOBODY IS TAKING IT VERY SERIOUSLY. I HAVE MY CHILDREN IN THIS CAR AND MY GRANDCHILDREN IN THIS CAR. PLEASE HELP. *TR
Electrical system, Mar 17, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); 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. UPDATED 4/21/15*CN THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. UPDATED 04/23/15*JB
Electrical system, Air bags, Mar 17, 2015, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE HAD A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND THE ENGINE STALLED. THE CONTACT SLID OFF THE ROAD AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A BROKEN COLLAR BONE, WHIPLASH, AND A CONCUSSION THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED OR DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,000. UPDATED 4/20/15*CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO STOP, STEER, AND TO CONTROL. UPDATED 10/9/15*JS
Electrical system, Mar 17, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER DID NOT PROVIDE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Electrical system, Mar 16, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE 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.
Electrical system, Mar 16, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); 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 MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.....UPDATED 04/23/15 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. UPDATED 04/20/15*JB
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, Mar 5, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR WAS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED WITH AN AFTER MARKET ALTERNATOR BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,000.
Electrical system, Mar 2, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER, WHICH DRAINED THE BATTERY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE BATTERY, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER DID NOT PROVIDE AN INTERIM REPAIR UNTIL THE PART BECAME AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO BE DRIVEN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,502.
Power train, Electrical system, Mar 2, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,000.
Wheels, Feb 27, 2015
ANOTHER BENT RIM ON DODGE CHARGER SUPERBEE RESULTING IN LOSS OF TIRE PRESSURE. DODGE CHARGER ONLY HAS 15,000 MILES AND I HAVE HAD SEVERAL BENT RIMS. CONTINUE TO NOTIFY CHRYSLER OF ISSUE TO NO AVAIL. *TR
Power train, Engine, Feb 22, 2015
DRIVING 55 MPH ON HIGHWAY IN MY 2012 DODGE CHARGER,I BEGAN TO SMELL OIL BURNING, LOOKED DOWN AND NOTICED THAT THE CAR WAS RUNNING AT THE HIGHEST TEMPERATURE, 264 DEGREES. THANKFULLY I WAS CLOSE TO A REPUTABLE GARAGE CLOSE TO MY HOME. I PARKED THE CAR THERE, ASKED FOR A GENTLE MAN TO ASSIST ME, AND ONCE THE CAR COOLED ENOUGH TO OPEN THE HOOD, HE TOOK A LOOK. HE NOTICED THAT THE HOSE LEADING FROM THE COOLANT RESERVOIR TO THE ENGINE WAS COMPLETELY SUCKED IN, AND THE COOLANT RESERVOIR WAS FILLING WITH OIL. UPON INSPECTION FROM DEALERSHIP I WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACED DUE TO METAL SHAVINGS AND DEBRIS FOUND IN OIL PAN. *TR
Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, Feb 22, 2015
VEHICLE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL CAME ON ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON BATTERY SAVER MODE TURN ON THEN OFF AGAIN RADIO SCREEN SHUT OFF RPM WENT UP DASH BOARD SCREEN TURN WHITE AND THEN THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING. *TR
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Electronic stability control (ESC), Feb 19, 2015
VEHICLE'S ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON, BATTERY SAVER MODE TURNED ON THEN OFF AGAIN, RADIO DISPLAY SCREEN SHUT OFF, RPM'S SPIKED, DASH DISPLAY SCREEN TURNED WHITE THEN ALL POWER TO VEHICLE SHUT OFF. *TR
Air bags, Feb 17, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR WOULD ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT A PASSENGER IN THE FRONT SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG HARNESS WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000.
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, Feb 13, 2015
WHILE PARKED AND WHILE DRIVING, THE ABS, ESC, AND BRAKE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMPS ILLUMINATE WITH A DOUBLE WARNING CHIME. AFTER 1 TO 2 MINUTES, THE INDICATORS TURN OFF. WHILE THE INDICATORS ARE ILLUMINATED, THE RESPECTIVE SYSTEMS ARE NOT ENABLED. THIS WAS TESTED IN WINTER WEATHER BY BRAKING ON SLIPPERY ROADS WITH NO ANTI-LOCK INTERVENTION, AND ACCELERATING AROUND A CORNER WITH NO TRACTION CONTROL OR STABILITY CONTROL INTERVENTION. THE ISSUE ONLY HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR HAS BEEN IN OPERATION FOR MORE THAN 30 MIN, AND IS AGGRAVATED BY WET CONDITIONS, OR A CAR WASH WITH UNDERCARRIAGE SPRAY. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP WITH THE SAME RESULTS. "COULD NOT REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM". *TR
Other or unspecified, Feb 9, 2015
TCS LIGHT CAME ON, AND THE CRUISE CONTROL SHUT DOWN. CAR DID NOT APPEAR TO HAVE TRACTION CONTROL. CYCLED POWER LIGHT TURNED OFF. IS AN ONGOING ISSUE, DEALER OFFERING TO REPLACE MODULE.