2012 Dodge Charger: common problems and reliability

The 2012 Dodge Charger has 661 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 15 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and air bags. Owners most often flag *ice models (2011-2023 generation):.

Safety record for the 2012 model year

661
Owner complaints
15
Recalls
20
Crash reports
50
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2012 Dodge Charger vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

electrical system
365
air bags
111
engine
98
power train
66
steering
56

Recalls affecting the 2012 Charger

air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

Campaign 19V018000

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 depl

electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator

Campaign 17V435000

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

air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

Campaign 18V021000

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, Calif

exterior lighting:headlights

Campaign 14V101000

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-har

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is sharply divided by generation and powertrain. For the long-running internal combustion (ICE) models (approximately 2011-2023), the sentiment is generally positive among owners, who praise the vehicles for their comfortable highway ride, powerful V

  • *ICE Models (2011-2023 generation):
  • Electrical system failures and communication errors between control modules (TCM, PCM). Frequency: recurrent.
  • Transmission problems. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Engine issues, including spark plug failures and coolant system leaks (thermostat housing). Frequency: recurrent.
  • Interior build quality and material quality, particularly in base trims. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Charger.

Typical used price

Used Charger listings typically run $37,397–$50,084 across 2018 to 2026 model years.

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