Model year
2012 Dodge Charger
NHTSA lists 14 recalls and 648 complaints for the 2012 Dodge Charger (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 1 recall and 13 complaints under CHARGER POLICE. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. 3 recalls marked do not drive. The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (325), AIR BAGS (109), ENGINE (94). NHTSA lists 3 investigations, including 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 17–23 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,900–$4,850, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2006 1,294 complaints
- 2007 554 complaints
- 2008 609 complaints
- 2009 174 complaints
- 2010 232 complaints
- 2011 695 complaints
- 2012 648 complaints
- 2013 360 complaints
- 2014 343 complaints
- 2015 136 complaints
- 2016 182 complaints
- 2017 128 complaints
- 2018 122 complaints
- 2019 120 complaints
- 2020 58 complaints
- 2021 35 complaints
- 2022 16 complaints
- 2023 26 complaints
- 2024 1 complaints
- 2025 39 complaints
- 2026 2 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
19V018000 · Jan 15, 2019
Do not driveAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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…
18V021000 · Jan 9, 2018
Do not driveAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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,…
17V435000 · Jul 10, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
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…
16V352000 · May 24, 2016
Do not driveAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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…
16V240000 · Apr 25, 2016
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
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,…
16V043000 · Jan 28, 2016
STRUCTURE
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…
15V467000 · Jul 27, 2015
SEAT BELTS; AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
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…
14V634000 · Oct 8, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
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…
14V101000 · Mar 4, 2014
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
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…
13V118000 · Apr 3, 2013
AIR BAGS
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…
4 more recalls are in the NHTSA file for this name and are not listed here. Campaign numbers above link to NHTSA.
Complaints
648 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 20, fire flag on 49, injury field 16, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| CHARGER POLICE | 1 | 13 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE14022 | Alternator failure · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | Jul 22, 2014 | Nov 6, 2014 |
| EA16002 | Vehicle rollaway, engine on · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | Feb 3, 2016 | Jun 24, 2016 |
| EA21002 | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Sep 17, 2021 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.101 | NHTSA photo |
| 4 DR RWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.101 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charger · 3.6L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 27 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Charger · 5.7L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Midgrade Gasoline | 16 | 25 | 19 | — | — | $4,000 |
| Charger AWD · 5.7L · Automatic 5-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Midgrade Gasoline | 15 | 23 | 18 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Charger · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 19 | 30 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Charger AWD · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 18 | 27 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Charger SRT8 · 6.4L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 23 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
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