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2012 Dodge Charger Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 14 NHTSA recalls and 648 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Avoid This Year — 2012 Dodge Charger

The 2012 Dodge Charger is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

14
NHTSA Recalls
14 recalls on record
648
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
20
Crashes + Injuries
49 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2012 Dodge Charger (14)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Dodge dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V018000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V435000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V021000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V101000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V240000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V352000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V043000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V467000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #13V118000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #12V042000

Showing 10 of 14 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2012 Dodge Charger

Based on 648 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
312
Air Bags
82
Power Train
57
Steering
53
Engine
36
Exterior Lighting
32
Unknown Or Other
16
Service Brakes
10
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Dodge Charger — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2012 model year is highlighted.

2010 238 complaints 2011 692 complaints 2012 648 complaints 2013 357 complaints 2014 342 complaints 2015 134 complaints 2016 182 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2011 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2015, 2016 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2012 Dodge Charger

Is the 2012 Dodge Charger reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2012 Dodge Charger has 14 recalls and 648 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2012 Dodge Charger have?
The 2012 Dodge Charger has 14 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Dodge Charger?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2012 Dodge Charger are: Electrical System, Air Bags, Power Train, Steering. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2012 Dodge Charger safe to buy?
The 2012 Dodge Charger has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 14 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Dodge Charger should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Dodge Charger are: 2015, 2016. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2011.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.