3.4

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
39,600 miles

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2012 Dodge Challenger electrical problems

electrical problem

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2012 Dodge Challenger Owner Comments

problem #7

Oct 172016

Challenger

  • 33,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that the alternator malfunctioned, which caused the steering wheel to lock up. The dealer diagnosed that the alternator did not have enough voltage. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 33,000.

- Guadalupe, CA, USA

problem #6

Nov 172014

Challenger

  • 53,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 mph, the vehicle stalled and all the lights on the instrument panel illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V634000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 53,000.

- Ardmore, TN, USA

problem #5

Jun 062014

Challenger

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 mph, the system shutting down light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator and the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000. Mailed out 01/13/15

- Yasoo City, MS, USA

problem #4

Oct 312014

Challenger

  • 55,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V634000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 55,000.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #3

Oct 152014

Challenger

  • 38,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while approaching a stop light, the ABS warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was not able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, who diagnosed that the alternator and battery failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #2

Sep 022014

Challenger

  • 38,200 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Challenger. While driving 45 mph, all of the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle stalled. The dealer stated that the alternator and the battery failed. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,200.

- East Moline , IL, USA

problem #1

Feb 032014

Challenger

  • miles
2012 Dodge Challenger. Consumer writes in regards to alternator failure.

- Washington, DC, USA

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