10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
54,375 miles

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2012 Dodge Charger Owner Comments

problem #8

Nov 012018

Charger

  • 60,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Code: Rfh B259E-01 trunk/liftgate door handle sense-general electrical failure. Trunk opens while driving, this is a known issue to Dodge with thousands of vehicle owners experiencing this issue.

- Gurley, AL, USA

problem #7

Feb 052019

Charger

  • 185,000 miles
2 of the 4 bolt heads sheared off of the rear connecting points on the engine cradle. Drivers side time is unknown. Passenger side happened in my driveway when car was coming in to park. See photos. If the passenger side bolt head had sheared off on the road, I would have continued to drive the car. Could this have caused a severe accident while doing the common speed limit of 75mph? then the actual cause of the accident would have been overlooked as the sheared bolt heads would have been contributed to the accident. Cause of failure has been attributed to rust, but I cannot see a 1/2 bolt rusting through in 7 years, even if 5 years were spent in northern Ohio. Repairs cost over $3800

- Temple, TX, USA

problem #6

Aug 102017

Charger

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Charger. While driving approximately 35 mph, there was a sudden loss of power and the vehicle veered to the right. The vehicle accelerated at a high rate of speed. The brake pedal was applied with force, but the brakes failed to respond. As a result, the contact crashed on the side of the road. The driver sustained injuries to the head, back, arm, chest, and was unconscious. The contact was transported to the hospital by ambulance for medical attention. A police report was filed. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy and was uncertain as to which failure may or may not have been related to the collision. The dealer (ganas auto southgate, 4730 Firestone blvd, southgate, ca 90280, 323-364-5004) failed to inform the contact, at the time of purchase, that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V043000 (structure), 16V240000 (power train), 15V467000 (air bags and seat belts), and 16V352000 (air bags). The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and then towed to the same dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and the crash. The contact was awaiting a response from the manufacturer. The failure mileage was not available.

- South Gate, CA, USA

problem #5

Feb 022017

Charger

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Engine light has come on several times, last time engine light came on car stopped in middle of driving on highway. Driver's side door has been replaced twice and has failed to work for a third time; door has opened while driving and would not close until several times closing it would it finally engage and close.

- Fort Gordon, GA, USA

problem #4

Mar 112015

Charger

  • miles
The contact owned a 2012 Dodge Charger. While driving in inclement weather (extensive fog), the contact reached down to pick up an item, and the vehicle veered southbound into northbound traffic. A crash occurred. The driver's side air bag and front passenger air bag deployed with force. The contact received lacerations to the face and eyes, fractures to both wrists, and injuries to the back and spine. Medical attention was required. The child passenger sustained minor injuries that did not require medical treatment. The contact was uncertain if the failure was related to NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V634000 (electrical system), 15V467000 (air bags), 16V352000 (air bags), and 16V043000 (structure). The vehicle was destroyed and towed. A police report was filed. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Frontenac, KS, USA

problem #3

Nov 042014

Charger

  • 110,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Charger. While driving approximately 30 mph, all the lights on the instrument panel illuminated and dimmed. In addition, the ABS warning indicator illuminated, the steering wheel seized, the gear shifter failed to shift gears, and the vehicle stalled and lost power. The vehicle was towed to ed voyles Chrysler dealer (located on 789 cobb parkway SE, marietta ga, 30060, (770)429-1100), but the parts for the repair were not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V634000 (electrical system), 15V467000 (air bags, seat belts), 16V043000 (structure), and 16V352000 (air bags). The parts needed for the repairs were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Acworth, GA, USA

problem #2

Aug 012016

Charger

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The dealer diagnosed that the alternator assembly needed to be replaced. The VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V634000 (electrical system) and 16V739000 (electrical system). The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V352000 (air bags), 15V467000 (air bags), and 16V043000 (structure). The failure mileage was not available. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Corpus Christi, TX, USA

problem #1

Dec 062015

Charger

  • 80,000 miles
Vehicle staled in middle of highway lost all dash lights stereo back up camera dealership could not get car in for a week had it towed to home burnt next day

- Hayesville, NC, USA

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