2012 Dodge Charger Electrical System Problems
- 295
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 295 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 29 indicate fire
What owners report
- Alternator/Generator/Regulator · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 103 |
| 30–60k mi | 92 |
| 100–150k mi | 24 |
| 1–30k mi | 15 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine
I was driving on the freeway going about 55 mph and all of a sudden i noticed a message appear on my car stating "battery on safe mode". A few minutes after that message appeared i noticed the brake light popped up, along with the battery sign, and fuel light. As i exited the freeway i started smelling smoke so i pulled into a gas station. My car completely shut off. All power was gone. I tried jump starting the car…
ODI 10648820
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the no battery saver mode warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the entire instrument panel lights flickered and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure…
ODI 10648177
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, an abnormal noise emitted from the front of the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 49,000.
ODI 10691464
Electrical System
My car was stalling or slipping as i drove, and i got to a grocery car and parked it, i cut it off and when i came back and tried to restart it. It was dead. I called aaa, and he said my alternator was bad and it was causing my battery to go dead. I got it home and haven't drove it since. The dodge dealership told me the price of the alternator so i started driving my other car. I then checked to see if anyone else…
ODI 10660959
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
While i was driving around 20 mph, my vehicle suddenly began to lose power. The esc, abs, etc and check engine light illuminated all at once and i had to quickly get to the side of the road without the use of gas. The gear shift was stuck and the screen on my dashboard informed me that i needed to push the start button to put my vehicle in park. I sat with my children on the side of the road for 10 minutes before…
ODI 10746199
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact stated that there was a loss of power, which drained the battery without warning. The contact replaced the battery, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system) and the dealer stated that the parts needed were not available. The dealer did not provide an interim repair until the part became available.…
ODI 10691671
Electrical System
Vehicle had whining noise coming from the engine while driving. Stopped and checked vehicle and it appeared to be coming from the alternator. Also had a burning smell. When driving home, the radio shut off and car went into "battery saver mode". Took it to dodge dealership and they confirmed the alternator was bad and needed replacing. Not covered under certified pre-owned 7/100 extended warranty. Dealership and…
ODI 10644956
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. In addition, the engine stalled without warning and failed to restart. The…
ODI 10733109
Air Bags · Electrical System · Engine · Seat Belts · Structure
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start at times and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. In addition, when the accelerator pedal was applied, the vehicle was slow to accelerate. The vehicle had to be towed more than once and was inspected as well as diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The independent mechanic also provided repairs as…
ODI 11045837
Electrical System
Was driving at 70mph when everything started to turn off, radio, gauges, brake system. Information center was telling car was in power save mode. I had to pull over due to nothing working. The windshield wipers came on and that was it, car had no power. All this while my wife was in labor. Thank god she didn't have the baby on the side of the road. We couldn't even get anyone to tow the car because it couldn't be…
ODI 10643572
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v197000 (service brakes, air:antilock:control unit/module). The recall repairs were performed, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 69,000.
ODI 10641817
Electrical System
Started my car this morning and it was making a loud noise. Drove my car out the neighbor to the stop light. While waiting for the traffic light to change green, i notice a burning spell. My radio then turned off and traction light came on and off. After a minute the battery light appeared and i received a message that the car was in battery safe mode. After researching the error message it appears to be that my…
ODI 10640840
Electrical System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving my vehicle in rush hour, stop and go traffic. I came to a stop because of traffic congestion and my abs and other warning lights became illuminated. There was no previous warning. The car ceased to function. Electric systems were locked and i was left immobile in the middle of traffic. I called a local tow truck from my cell phone and the car was towed to the local dealer. The diagnosis was alternator…
ODI 10649478
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
I pulled into an intersection and the electrical on the vehicle started flashing off and on. Dashboard, wipers, radio, transmission and engine stuttering and stalling. I made it through the intersection, and about 20 feet from it before the car shut off completely. There was minimal power, so the hazards worked, but the key fob was not detected (i just bought a new battery for it last week), the warning lights on…
ODI 10640687
Electrical System · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving to work, at about 45 mph, i saw a message on my dashboard read battery saver mode followed by a humming noise throughout the car. I then started to pull out of the freeway and my anti-skid lights flashed on and off, along with other unidentifiable dashboard lights. I managed to get into a gas station right before my car shut off completely. Per the dealer, alternator failure caused battery to shut down. How…
ODI 10638143
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number:14v634000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 65,000.
ODI 10672906
Electrical System
I left out the house to go pick up a friend when started up my car i saw smoke coming from under the hood then it went away as i drove out of the parking lot battery saving mode popped up on the dash board so i drive it to my friend house who lives 5 minutes down the street from where i stay as i was turning to his home the abs and traction control light would keep popping up on dash board so i parked my car at my…
Fire reported
ODI 10637843
Electrical System
I turned the car on the traction light and abs light kept coming on, a weird noise under the hood when i turned the car off smoke coming out from under hood and car died, i wasn't able to unlock my car... Everything was dead. *tr
ODI 10637756
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
I was heading to work early am. Heading down the freeway, notice the battery save mode on the dash. By that time the radio shut off and didn't have a/c, started to blow hot air.i started to smell burning rubber. Almost didn't make it off the high before the car shut off. It was hard to steer, and lost brakes. Almost hitting a couple of cars. So i look up what battery save mode was, then check the forums. It is…
ODI 10637460
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
Complaint concerning: nhtsa preliminary evaluation #pe14022 on saturday 9/13/14 i was driving home from the store on a residential road going 35 miles per hour and my vehicle began to flash the abs light. Then the emergency brake light began to flash, the touch screen went blank. My radio and a/c shut off, the windows would not roll down. The mileage meter read 0, than started to read miles up to 80 miles per hour.…
Crash reported
ODI 10633304
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
I had just got off of the high way and it appeared that my car wasn't driving to it's full speed. As i got a bit closer to my destination my radio cut off and the abs light came on. As i pulled in the driveway the car shut off and i tried to start it back but the power was out from there. I had no clue what happen i just figured that a light may have been left on accidentally or something but that wasn't the case. I…
ODI 10659142
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Battery saver mode appeared on my dash. Wasn't sure what it meant so i told my husband to take the car to get a diagnostic test done. He went to auto zone to get it check and upon getting this done he stated "the car is going crazy" every light imaginable was appearing. The windows wouldn't go down, the radio stop playing, the steering wheel wouldn't move. In so many words the car just died.... I had to get my car…
ODI 10632006
Electrical System · Steering · Unknown Or Other
A message appeared and indicated battery saver mode. I decided to go and get a picture of the message to show the dealership but when i turned the car on the abs and traction control lights also turned on. The car was also making a screeching noise. I proceeded to drive around the block at which time a burning smell started. As i came around the block not faster than 5-10 mph the burning smell got stronger and the…
ODI 10631704
Electrical System
While going around 40mph "battery saver mode" came up on the display..few seconds later the whole dashboard icon warnings lit up: abs, traction control, brake, high beam, seat belt; you name it.! After that the speedometer display turned black following the radio display...then they started flickering! Car was still running at around 40mph but after a while it started slowing down unresponsive! Came to a light stop…
ODI 10641479
Electrical System · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving on a turnpike with the cruise set at 75mph and the "battery safe mode" indicator came on. From then in a matter of seconds my radio first shut off, then my forward collision sensor, then my blind spot sensor. Then in the next following minute or so, every electronic device shut off and my car went into "limp mode". It was raining and my windshield wipers stopped working and i had to get to the side of the…
ODI 10630458