10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
61,505 miles

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2012 Dodge Charger Owner Comments

problem #9

Apr 032018

Charger 6-cyl

  • 144,000 miles

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

On April of 2018, my car check engine light came on. I noticed my car barely taking off as I incline a hill or make a sudden stop. After observing how my car was driving suddenly slow, I then took it to landmark Dodge in morrow, ga.for a diagnostic. The code given was P06dd(dealers code). I had to gather up $2500 to get (valve body work) done. The check engine light stayed off until October 2019 where I took my car to auto zone for a free diagnostic, but to my surprise it gave the same code. I work back and forth out of town so therefore I didn't make it back in time to get it reinspected again for that code. Recently on April 1st.my car stalled and all lights on the dashboard came on including windshield wipers. I do noticed further ahead a week later that when ever I run over a pot hole or bump in the road it does it more often. As of now, the check engine light is still on and my car electrical system still is failing. I've owned my car for 7 1/2 years now and do plan on keeping it around for at least 10 more years. The car runs great and is good on gas. Thanks

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #8

Mar 102020

Charger

  • 3 miles
My alternator or starter went out my car stopped on me in the middle of the freeway. It would not turn over when I try to start. I had to get a tow truck to take the vehicle to my home. Also the front headlight harness burnt out and I had to put another obe which does not work sometimes

- Little Rock, AR, USA

problem #7

Dec 272019

Charger

  • 116,070 miles
Electrical system shorted twice while driving. Auto park disabled message came on, touch screen went all white then cut off, speedometer and gas gauge fluttering. Happened twice while driving on freeway during 4 mile stretch.

- Westland, MI, USA

problem #6

Nov 092019

Charger

  • 75,000 miles

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

After starting the vehicle, the wipers went on without me turning them on. They constantly stay on while the vehicle is on unless I pull the relay out. The turn signal/wiper control switch does not have any control over them being on/off, the speed, and the windshield washer fluid.

- Baldwin, NY, USA

problem #5

Mar 202015

Charger

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Charger. While parked, the vehicle jerked, the wipers activated independently, and there was a burning odor and a noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The radio also failed to function. In addition, the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the starter and alternator needed to be replaced. The alternator was replaced. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V634000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

- Snellville, GA, USA

problem #4

Jan 212015

Charger

  • 49,800 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact had to apply excessive force to the steering wheel in order to turn the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle jerked and vibrated. The contact also stated that the wind shield wiper activated independently and all warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V634000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 49,800.

- Bronx, NY, USA

problem #3

Sep 202014

Charger

  • 40,300 miles

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

A module went bad in my 2012 Dodge Charger. The wiper blades were stuck on high, full speed, even with the control set in the off position. The night time lights would stay on, even with the dial set to auto, in the middle of the day. I was told by my dealership, that the part was on "national back order and that there was no eta on when the part would be in." My dealership has left me stranded, with no loaner vehicle and no solutions.

- Lewiston, NY, USA

problem #2

Jul 112014

Charger

  • 38,000 miles
Was cruising at 50mph when all electrics died.. would not restart. Dodge official garage has told me alternator and battery failure. They want to bill me but I see there is an investigation already underway regarding this

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #1

Jan 012013

Charger

  • 10,372 miles
Car rolled eventhough vehicle was in park and vehicle was not running. 1st incident happened within 10 min of walking away from car, rolled into another car. 2nd incident happened nearly 2 hours after being parked, and 3rd incident happened within 1 hour of being parked on slight incline. Dealer unable to recreate incident. Factor rep called Dodge, Dodge called transmission mfg and had valve com replaced. No further incident 2nd problem, windshield has wave in glass, wipers leaving large streaks causing driver to have safety issue. Dealer polished windshield 3X to no avail. Contacted Dodge waiting for factory rep to authorize replacement of windshield on going for almost 10 months.

- Vernon, CT, USA

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