2012 Dodge Charger problems
The Dodge Charger is a model of automobile marketed by Dodge in various forms over eight generations since 1966.
The first Charger was a show car in 1964. A 1965 Charger II concept car resembled the 1966 production version.
In the United States, the Charger nameplate has been used on mid-size cars, personal luxury coupes, subcompact hatchbacks, and full-size sedans.
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Common 2012 Dodge Charger problems
Based on complaints from owners of the Dodge Charger 2012, several common problems have been reported:
- Electrical Gremlins: The 2012 Dodge Charger has been noted to have issues with electrical gremlins, particularly related to the charging system. This problem can manifest in various ways, impacting the overall electrical functionality of the vehicle. Owners have reported issues such as charging system faults, which can lead to unreliable performance and potential safety concerns.
- Transmission Shift Quality: Another prevalent issue with the 2012 Dodge Charger is related to transmission shift quality. Owners have experienced problems with gear slippage, intermittent hard shifting, and decreased acceleration. In some cases, the transmission may even switch gears on its own, leading to a lack of control over the vehicle's performance and safety.
- Premature Alternator Failure: Owners of the 2012 Dodge Charger have reported premature alternator failure. This can result in issues with the vehicle's electrical system, affecting the charging of the battery and overall power distribution within the car. Addressing this problem promptly is crucial to avoid potential breakdowns and electrical failures while driving.
- Window Failure: Window failure is another common complaint among owners of the 2012 Dodge Charger. This issue can present as windows not functioning correctly, failing to go up or down smoothly, or stopping working altogether. The root cause often lies in cable failures in the window regulator or motor malfunctions, impacting the convenience and functionality of the vehicle.
- Check Engine Light: The 2012 Dodge Charger is also known to have problems with the check engine light, often triggered by a failed thermostat. A malfunctioning thermostat can lead to engine overheating, potentially causing damage to other components. Promptly addressing this issue by replacing the thermostat is essential to prevent further damage and ensure the proper functioning of the vehicle.
These common problems with the Dodge Charger 2012 highlight the importance of regular maintenance and prompt attention to any issues that arise. Addressing these issues proactively can help maintain the performance, reliability, and safety of the vehicle for an optimal driving experience.
What is wrong with the 2012 Dodge Charger?
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. What should you do: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUSE, FREE OF CHARGE.
What is the most common problem with Dodge Chargers?
Transmission issues have plagued Charger owners for years. Numerous people have complained about gear slippage, intermittent hard shifting, and decreased acceleration. In a few instances, the Charger reportedly switched gears on its own.
Are there any recalls on 2012 Dodge Charger?
Summary: 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).
What is the transmission problem on a 2012 Dodge Charger?
The 2012 Dodge Charger transmission problems are delayed shift and slipping. The transmission fluid needs to be replaced every 30,000 to 60,000 miles. Along with fluid changes, terrible sounds will come from the transmission. Old transmission fluid will be awful to the ear.
What is wrong with the 2012 Dodge Charger?
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. What should you do: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUSE, FREE OF CHARGE.
Is a 2012 Dodge Charger a good car?
The 2012 Dodge Charger turns heads even when the motor is off. A retro feel with modern lines gives the Charger the modern American muscle car spotlight. Chargers Command of the Road Seating and driving oriented cockpit design immediately put the driver in Charge of this exceptional performance vehicle.
What is the most common problem with Dodge Chargers?
16 Most Frequent Dodge Charger Problems
- Faulty transmission. Transmission issues have plagued Charger owners for years. ...
- Hard shifts. ...
- Faulty thermostat. ...
- Faulty windows. ...
- Electrical issues. ...
- Lighting issues. ...
- Faulty alternator. ...
- Faulty oil filter bypass valve.
How long does a 2012 Dodge Charger last?
There are anecdotal reports online of drivers takeng their Chargers for 300,000 miles or more, but this isn't something You should necessarily expect. Still, with any luck, it's something You can hope for. With regular fluid changes and abiding by service intervals, You're looking at at least 150,000 miles.
2012 Dodge Charger car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Dodge Charger problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Electrical system problems
- Air bags problems
- Engine problems
- Power train problems
- Steering problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2012 Dodge Charger vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2012 Dodge Charger
The NHTSA has received 638 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2012 Dodge Charger. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2012 Dodge Charger vehicles.
2024-09-12
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-31
- VIN: 2C3CDXCT0CH
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with timing chain failure. The contact was informed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact referenced Customer Satisfaction Program: P01; however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
2024-09-09
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-09
- VIN: 2C3CDXAT3CH
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The battery keeps dying. The vehicle is draining the battery while it is not running.
2024-07-19
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-19
- VIN: 2C3CDXJG5CH
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger's side air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the passenger's side seat wiring harness. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who confirmed the diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 67,000.
2024-07-03
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-03
- VIN: 2C3CDXCT8CH
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: The contact's husband owns a 2012 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle shuddered, lost motive power, and failed to accelerate as intended. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where a handheld diagnostic machine retrieved DTC: P0016 (Cam and Crank shafts signals error). The vehicle was taken to the residence where the cam shaft and oil sensors were replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000.
2024-06-04
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-30
- VIN: 2C3CDXBG8CH
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: I purchased a 2012 Dodge Charger shortly after tha it just stopped working. It was perfectly fine and then it just wouldn't start. It only turned on to accessory mode. The lights ,radio,ac, ect. turned on but the vehicle did no. The brake pedal was very hard couldn't be pushed down. On the dashboard a red lightning bolt symbol with two parentheses appeared. I got it towed the dealership send the problem was the battery and the key fob. I picked it up it was fine and then a few days later while driving on the highway it suddenly started to lose power and completely stopped. same red lightning bolt symbol appeared.I barely made it to the side of the road. I had my son with me. It was a very scary situation our lives were in danger as well as the other drivers behind me because of the sudden decrease in speed. I had to get it towed for the second time. The dealership said that they changed the fuel pump. It was fine after that then couple weeks later I noticed the check engine light come on for about half a day then turn off. 2 Days later I went to turn it on and it did not start, same red lightning bolt symbol appeared again. I got it towed to the manufacture dealership for a recall and they did diagnostic and are telling me that it is the starter switch. They didn't mention anything about the red lightning bolt and it still doesn't turn on
2024-06-02
ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-18
- VIN: 2C3CDXHG9CH
- Components: ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: Was just driving and the engine just cut off now it want start. I carried it to a certified mechanic he said the motor locked up. He also said it's common for this 3.6 to do this. Something about stuff getting in the engine and causes the bearings to mess up and the pistons.
2024-05-11
Other/I am not sure PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-11
- VIN: 2C3CDXHG6CH
- Components: Other/I am not sure
- Summary: It is not staying in the proper level
2024-02-15
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-12-16
- VIN: 2C3CDXCT5CH
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Had catastrophic engine failure at 100k miles doing 70mph. I believe it was timing chain failure. Replaced the engine with a refurbished engine and now have the exact same problem. It seems like the MDS system is the main cause for this to keep happening so why isn’t this a recall issue. These engines are not cheap to replace
2023-12-24
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-24
- VIN: 2C3CDXCT5CH
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: Lifter failure is causing metal shavings from the cam to fall into the engine block and cause the engine to fail. This is a known problem with these cars and nothing is being done about it by the manufacturer.
2023-11-29
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-01-09
- VIN: 2C3CDXBG9CH
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Charger. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V018000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had 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. The contact stated that she was approached by a door-to-door representative of the manufacturer to schedule a home visit by a technician to replace the air bag inflator however, the representative never returned. Parts distribution disconnect.
2023-11-17
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-17
- VIN: 2C3CDXHG5CH
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: Purchased four Cooper Adventurer Tour P235/55R18 tires from Pep Boys Oct 2018. Drove them 19,000 miles with no road hazard incidents. I rotate tires every 5,000 miles. One tire developed a slow leak presently on the right rear side and now losing a couple psi per week. Placed the tire in a water filled wheelbarrow. Found hundreds of tiny bubbles developing around the entire sidewall where the design impressions are located. Problem is not at the bead nor at the tread. Suspect this could lead to a blowout due to a flawed manufacturing problem. Question is are the others from the same batch about to have the same problem. Have road hazard warranty but this is a tire flaw.
2023-10-06
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-23
- VIN: 2C3CDXCT7CH
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, he became aware that the air conditioning system was inoperable. Additionally, the contact became aware that the 10-AMP air conditioning clutch fuse was loosened. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was due to the loosened air conditioning clutch fuse. The vehicle had been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall for the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000
2023-07-12
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-11
- VIN: 2C3CDXBG3CH
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: I am experiencing the same issue as identified with NHTSA ID NUMBER: 11525511, June 5, 2023. Dodge has a known issue with the wiring for the fuse for the a/c located in the front PDC. Technical Service Bulletin NUMBER: 08-040-14 REV. A. On or around June 2020, I took my 2012 Dodge Charger to my local dealership during the COVID pandemic for an issue with my AC not working. I had the car inspected by numerous mechanics who indicated there was an issue with the fuse for the a/c clutch (#12), They would replace the fuse numerous times, the AC would come on and blow warm air or cool air, but mostly warm. Replacing the fuse numerous of times did not resolve the issue. Neither did replacing all the cooling system and radiator and fan as well. My auto shop had a mechanic who specializes on the computer for cars take a look at my Charger and found technical service bulletins NUMBER: 08-040-14 and NUMBER: 08-040-14 REV. A which directly describes the issue I am experiencing with my vehicle. The mechanic has even placed a small nail in the cavity next to the fuse to hold it in its place and my AC is blowing fine and cold air until that fuse is moved or touched. This also caused issues with the fuse for the steering wheel on the car which the Dodge dealership addressed when I lost steering power on my vehicle. They did NOT repair the issue with NUMBER: 08-040-14 on my vehicle. I paid the $199.00 diagnostic fee just for the shop to put a new fuse in (which I repeatedly told them was not the issue at that time) and I am still having the same problem. I would like Chrysler/Dodge to contact Armory Dodge and authorize not only a refund for the $199.00 diagnostic fee I paid to have the issue identified (which they did not) and also authorize the repair needed as instructed on the TSB NUMBER: 08-040-14. The dealership has informed me that they do not even have the repair kit needed Part No. 68235388AA (wire harness kit) and would need to do a workaround to repair the issue.
2023-06-30
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-10-13
- VIN: 2C3CDXATXCH
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: When I purchased the car it had been used as a police car in the state of Mississippi. So after I bought the car I checked for any recalls and found it to have 2 open recalls. 1 was a passenger side airbag and the other was the alternator. So I contacted Moss motor company in South Pittsburg Tennessee and they agreed to do the recalls. After they had finished installing the air bag they told me the alternator wasn't required for change out because the part number listed on it wasn't warranted. So I did some investigating and found my part number to be 7030. The part numbers not required for change out is 7051-7031-and 7170.. It's listed under the NHTSA S68/16v-739 recall. Since I've had the car I have had blinking headlight issues.. I have a little bit of automobile knowledge and I knew it had to be a grounding problem or a alternator problem. So I even added a couple of grounds from the engine to the chassis with no improvement. So I contacted a good friend of mine whom is a retired Dodge Chrysler master technician and he agreed to check my alternator for fluctuating amperage. He placed a device around the lead wire coming from the alternator to the battery and when he did the needle was constantly fluctuating very rapidly probably 2/3 across the entire dial. So there is no question whatsoever the alternator is the source of the problem. There's one more issue I would like to report. When I carried my car in for the recalls to be performed the technician didn't even bother to raise the hood of the car to check the part number on the alternator.. The reason I know this is because he didn't take my car to the shop area, he pulled my car in front of the high bay doors and installed the passenger side airbag.. I did witness this.. But not 1 time did I see him raise the hood. It took me a 30x magnifying glass and a flashlight to take the photo clearly showing the part number on my current alternator that was supposed to be changed. Photo attached is part number.
2023-06-05
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-15
- VIN: 2C3CDXAG8CH
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: My ac was working decent, not how it should be, when I first got the vehicle. Now, the ac just blows warm air, no recirculation for feet setting. I am getting the code P0741 and it doesn't change.
2023-05-09
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-09
- VIN: 2C3CDXCT3CH
- Components: STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: Service power steering warning comes on, causes my gauge cluster to go blank & dark, I lose A/C, power steering, headlights work intermittently, blinkers & all steering wheel button options stop working, and my transmission will start downshifting shifting erratically. It downshifts so hard I'm afraid I'll lose control of my car. Yesterday I had a message pop up saying it was going into Power Saving Mode. When the power steering warning is on, my A/C will have half the vents blowing cold air, the other half blowing hot heater air. During the winter my heated seats only worked intermittently. All of these issues are related to the past recalls on my car that were supposedly fixed; however, the problems are still occurring. Can somebody please contact me about these recalls and tell me what I should do? Thank you!
2023-03-17
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-03-15
- VIN: 2C3CDXAT3CH
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: At idile, the car shuts off
2023-03-06
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-03-01
- VIN: 2C3CDXBG3CH
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the air bags wiring harness to be reconnected. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience a failure. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.
2023-02-14
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-10-10
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 2C3CDXHGXCH
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: Oct, 2022 my car did not shift out of park so I googled my car and the problem, So it said it was my monostable shifter modular. I towed it to A Transmission mechanic and they did a full body diagnostic test and I was told all I needed was to buy a new transmission shifter modular and a PCM to get my car running again. I did not have the $ 4,200 for them to fix my car so I had it towed back home. Now as of today my car is not running still because of the transmission shifter modular and PCM I bought brand new Installed myself and for some odd reason the electrical started flickering as if maybe the wiring is wrong or something. Now there was already a recall on the following repairs I've done and yet its documented in the recall system that all recalls were repaired by manufacture In 2017 Alternator Diode Thermal Fatigue, April 2016 TRANSMISSION ELECTRONIC SHIFT LEVER, Jan 2016 WHEEL CHOCKS, July 2015 REPROGRAM OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE, Dec 2019 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module, Oct 2012 EMISSIONS RECALL M30 POSITION VALVE/INTERNAL TEMP DIAGNOSTICS. So either the recalls weren't repaired as documented or it is a factory defect and my car needs the repairs done again at no charge. When I call to the dealers the management was a female and told me me my car was to old and they longer work on my car I've been told that several times. I also have all receipts for repairs and you will see that its the same issue as the recall that was apparently repaired.
2022-12-15
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-12-01
- VIN: 2C3CDXBG8CH
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: Vehicle will shift into Neutral while driving while the gear shift is still in Drive. This happens multiple times throughout the week with speeds varying from 35-50 mph. I have not noticed if the road condition makes a difference, I have gone downhill, up hill, around corners, etc and it will randomly shift into neutral. I cannot recreate the issue, it just happens at random.
2022-11-14
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-10-10
- VIN: 2C3CDXHG2CH
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: Loss of touchscreen functionality only works initially and then freezes completely making it unusable and making the most part of the internal features and climate control completely unavailable and increasing the risk of safety of the driver, Dealer stating to replace whole touch screen unit which is extremely expensive to replace, It should be standard and lot of functionality is used from the touchscreen And also Loss Of Low Beam Headlights seems like issue with electrical system recall issue that was done a long time back
2022-11-03
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-10-20
- VIN: 2C3CDXHG8CH
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: My “Airbag” light started coming on about two weeks ago out of the blue… it comes on, then it goes off. My vehicle only has 106,000 miles on it. Never been in an accident.
2022-10-25
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-12-12
- VIN: 2C3CDXCT3CH
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The driver was able to coast to the side of the roadway and had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed the failure as an alternator diode-thermal fatigue in which the alternator needed to be replaced. The alternator was replaced along with the water pump, caskets, and thermostat. The contact stated that prior to the failure, the vehicle was overheating and was taken to the dealer where the same failure cause was determined, and a thermostat was replaced in January. The contact stated that the paperwork stated that an alternator was not available. The contact stated the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V435000 (Electrical System) in March 2018. The contact stated that the vehicle continued to experience overheating failure and the dealer was unable to remedy the failure, causing the water pump and head gasket to fail. The contact stated that the vehicle remained at the dealer awaiting the repair. The contact stated that the dealer had the vehicle for months at a time. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
2022-08-29
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-07-28
- VIN: 2c3cdxej8ch
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Having lifter failure on 2012 Dodge Charger srt8 6.4 mds hemi Loud ticking noise coming from passenger side head, can be heard in the engine bay but even more so from passenger side wheel well. Complete loss of power or bucking with any real kind of acceleration. No misfires also still idles smooth. Threw back pressure sensor code P0471. Was told by dodge it was warped exhaust manifold. Had full exhaust system replaced including all sensors just to be safe (3g$). Got car back still ticking but even louder now. Took car to non dealership and the mechanic said immediately that’s lifter noise. VVT was pulled and checked for metal (it was present). Was told it’s suggested to replace entire motor and with absolutely no help from dodge. The shop that found the lifter issue said he’s had multiple 5.7 and 6.4 hemis all in the shop all with the same problem and dodge will do nothing to fix it and I was also told don’t just throw parts at it cause it will just keep failing and costing money it needs to be replaced completely with better parts to avoid continued problems. It will cost nothing short of 10g$ to do this repair and losing my only means of transportation for however long not to mention it putting my life and others at risk when the car decides to just cut power or turn off completely. I’ve already limited my driving due to this problem and worries of complete engine Failure and now I won’t even let my family ride In the vehicle for fear of it shutting down especially at highway speeds. Dodge needs to address this problem ASAP!!
2022-08-26
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-26
- VIN: 2C3CDXAG3CH
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Charger. The contact stated after the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired und NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V018000 (Air Bags), he noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the warning light was not illuminated before the vehicle was taken to be repaired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there was an electrical connector that was not compatible with the air bag. The contact was informed that the part was not covered under warranty and had to be replaced out-of-pocket. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 201,000.
2012 Dodge Charger recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 14 recalls for different components of the 2012 Dodge Charger.
2019-01-15
- Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- Remedy: 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.
2018-01-09
- Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: 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.
2017-07-10
- Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- Remedy: 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.
2016-05-24
- Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- Remedy: 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.
2016-04-25
- Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- Remedy: 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.
2016-01-28
- Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: A car that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy: 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.
2015-07-27
- Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Components: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy: 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.
2014-10-08
- Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: 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.
2014-03-04
- Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: Loss of headlights reduces the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: 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.
2013-04-03
- Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment the airbags may not operate as designed, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy: 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.
2012-05-02
- Manufacturer: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: 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.
2012-02-07
- Manufacturer: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VISIBILITY AND/OR BRAKING ABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: 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.
2012-01-06
- Manufacturer: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
- Components: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: UNDERINFLATED TIRES CAN RESULT IN TIRE OVERLOADING AND OVERHEATING, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A BLOWOUT AND POSSIBLE CRASH.
- Remedy: 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.
2011-09-29
- Manufacturer: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: CONNECTING ROD FAILURE MAY LEAD TO ENGINE SEIZURE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: 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.
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I've been eyeing this car since its release last year. During a recent business trip, I rented the base model Charger and was absolutely blown away. As someone who is 6'9'', I typically drive a Yukon XL Denali for the extra space, but I was pleasantly surprised by the Charger's roomy interior and ample headroom (even without the sunroof). After browsing the options online, I visited my local dealership and test drove a few RTs. I fell in love with the Hemi V8 and ended up ordering my own RT Road and Track in Black with 20-inch chromes and the Super Track Pack. I opted out of navigation and sunroof, but this car is still incredibly fast, handles like a dream, has plenty of space, and boasts reasonable fuel economy. I highly encourage anyone in the market for a sedan to take the Charger for a spin.
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I must admit that I never considered buying a Chrysler product before, but the 2011 Charger redesign has completely won me over. It's a stunning car that's both fun and incredibly comfortable to drive. Although I do wish that the 8-speed automatic had been available in 2011 for the extra gas mileage, I still absolutely love this car. I can't believe I bought a Dodge! The audio system and navigation are good, but unfortunately, some of the applications are not compatible with the iPhone, such as reading text messages. Additionally, it would be great if the doors could automatically lock upon exiting the vehicle. While the passive unlock system works well, it still requires manually locking the doors when exiting.
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I bought my brand new 2012 Dodge Charger in March 2012 and have already put over 19k miles on it in less than 6 months. The car has impressive acceleration and turns heads, especially with its 20 chrome wheels. However, I have some concerns about the car. After a long, hard highway drive, the car emits a strong exhaust gas fume that enters the car. I have taken it to the dealer twice, but they have been unable to pinpoint the problem. In my 30 years of owning 11 new cars, I have never experienced this type of chemical odor. This issue seems to be random and occurs more frequently when the temperature is over 70 degrees outdoors. Has anyone else experienced this same issue?
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I purchased this vehicle in the 1st quarter of 2012. Initially, I had chosen the V-8, but I decided to go for the V-6 instead, as it offered better value and gas mileage. I was pleasantly surprised by the V-6; it had plenty of acceleration and with a K&N filter, I was getting over 37 mpg on the highway and mid 20's in the city. However, I eventually decided to switch to the V-8 due to its raw power and I was getting bored with the 8-speed transmission with no shifting options. It's important to buy what you really want, otherwise you may end up regretting your decision and taking a hit due to depreciation or being stuck with a car you don't love. The Hemi is a monster with awesome acceleration, and I'm getting low 30's mpg on the highway at 50 to 70 mph, while in stop-and-go traffic it's at 12 mpg. Plus, the car is a real head-turner!
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I purchased this car in March of this year with 95k miles on it and have driven over 10k miles in the 8 months since. I absolutely love driving this car! I've customized it with blacked-out wheels and tinted windows, and I can't help but admire it every time I walk by. I've received compliments from family, strangers, and even police officers, which is no surprise as I believe the '11-14 model is the most impressive car on the road. It has a commanding presence and drives smoothly, with good fuel economy even with the 5-speed transmission. On a recent trip from Ohio to GA, I averaged 34mpg on a single tank, and I typically average 24mpg in all-around driving. I commute 17 miles each way for 5 days a week, with additional driving on weekends, and I can make one tank last for 2 full weeks! The V6 engine is not a sports car, but it still provides a fun driving experience. So far, the car has been reliable, with only an Oil Pressure Sensor needing replacement, which is on my to-do list. I highly recommend this car!
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Quincy Brown 2024-07-24
When I crank my car, all of the interior door lights in both the front and back remain on, even though I have checked to make sure that all doors are shut tight and that the roll light button control wasn't accidentally turned on. Unfortunately, the only way to turn off the interior door lights is to individually press each light to switch them off, which is quite inconvenient. As an experienced car owner, I have never encountered such a problem before. Can you suggest any solutions?
Russ D'Amore 2024-04-09
I purchased this car brand new in 2012 and was immediately drawn to the striking color and stylish interior. The 20-inch rims added to its impressive appearance. The car drove smoothly and powerfully, making highway driving a breeze. As my first major purchase, I took great care of it, with regular dealer service oil changes and car washes. However, after reaching 30k miles, I began to experience some issues. The Bluetooth had difficulty syncing with multiple devices, and the transmission shifting became jumpy. I also had trouble with cracked rims, which the dealer was unwilling to fix. Despite these setbacks, I continued to maintain the car with regular spark plug replacements and other necessary repairs. Unfortunately, the dealer was unhelpful when it came to fixing the driver side airbag light on the dash, and the battery eventually died. While some may consider these expenses normal, I found them to be excessive. As a result, I decided to trade in my Charger R/T for a 2016 Tacoma TRD 4x4 Offroad, which has been a more reliable vehicle for me. Perhaps in the future, I will consider purchasing another Charger R/T, but for now, I am content with my Toyota Tacoma base pickup, which has required only regular oil changes despite having close to 100k miles.
Dameon Botsford 2024-03-05
I purchased this car used from a local dealer and unfortunately, I have experienced a number of issues with the way the transmission downshifts. I later found out that the transmission had been replaced a few thousand miles before I purchased it, but the dealer never disclosed this information to me. Additionally, I have noticed that the engine seems to be running at higher RPMs and the brakes do not seem to be functioning correctly. Despite my attempts to resolve these issues with the dealer, I have not received any satisfactory solutions. I even tried another dealer who downloaded new software, but unfortunately, the issue was not covered under warranty or any extended warranty that I had purchased separately. Although the car looks great and runs well on the highway, I have had a number of other issues with it, such as problems with the driver's side window and the big screen that controls everything locking up twice. I am disappointed with this vehicle and have only had it for 10 months. If you are considering purchasing a sedan, I would recommend looking at other options. I am hoping to trade it in after the new year and find a more reliable vehicle.
Sid Streich 2024-01-05
My 2012 Charger SE has 72565 miles on it. Although I have enjoyed driving it, I have recently experienced some issues with the power steering fluid and transmission. Twice, my husband had to add power steering fluid to stop the noise and vibration, which was caused by low fluid levels. Additionally, the transmission downshifts quite hard at lower speeds, causing a jarring sensation. I am confident that these issues can be resolved and I am making an appointment to have them addressed. Despite these challenges, I still love my car and remain optimistic about its future performance.