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
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. While driving approximately 75 mph, the abs and the battery warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000. The vin was not available.
ODI 10778164
Electrical System · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Dodge has known issues and recalls for alternators being defective in their 2012 charger models but continues to make customers pay out of pocket to fix the issue. I purchased a 2012 dodge charger april 2012 cash. Recently my alternator stopped working on the car. I took the car to the nearest dodge in my area to have test ran on the battery and alternator, the battery tested good but they would not test the…
ODI 10748186
Electrical System · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. While parked, the engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle did not start. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed. The contact stated that the engine warning light illuminated and the radio lost electrical power prior to when the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in…
ODI 10743296
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. While attempting to accelerate the vehicle, it failed to accelerate. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to shut off. The failure recurred multiple times intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.
ODI 10761047
Electrical System
I was driving to work and my car collision sensors and alarm started going off randomly. Shortly after, my car shut down while i was in motion and there was no electircal power and no power steering so it was difficult to get out of traffic. I could not get my car to restart and could not even get my hazard lights on. I had my car towed to the repair shop and they determined the alternator was the issue. They…
ODI 10765067
Electrical System
Low battery indicator turned on and a minute later the car just came to a stall and smoke and burning odor was coming from under the hood and the car would not start, could not lock the doors nor put the car in neutral to move it to the side of the road had to wait for about two hours for a tow truck to tow the car to my house.
ODI 10733754
Electrical System · Visibility
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact stated that when the ignition key was turned to the start position, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician stated that the battery needed to be replaced. The battery was replaced, but the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was towed to the…
ODI 10761261
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle jerked without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer…
ODI 10761246
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Driving to work when all of a sudden the message of "battery saver mode" appeared on my message screen. After that happened, i noticed a whistling noise followed by the radio going out and air conditioning stopped blowing. Then all of the sensors started going off in the dashboard; traction control, abs, check engine, and seatbelt. I tried to give my dodge charger 2012 sxt some gas so that i can get off the road,…
ODI 10730145
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact stated that the battery saver mode warning lamp illuminated. The dealer stated that the part was not available within a reasonable timeframe to schedule the repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the repair. The…
ODI 10733325
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact stated that the battery saver mode warning lamp illuminated. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable timeframe to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not…
ODI 10733324
Electrical System · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact stated that the abs light remained illuminated. The contact believed that this was a safety issue since it meant the anti-lock brake system could not be turned off. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The vin and failure mileage were unknown.
ODI 10726809
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where it was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The technician informed the contact that the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10724589
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled and the battery warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.
ODI 10809236
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate and stalled. The abs and traction control warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 59,375.
ODI 10723904
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. While driving at an unknown speed, the battery safer mode sensor light suddenly illuminated. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v6340000 (electrical system) was received in june of 2015. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was…
ODI 10759039
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
I was driving my 2012 dodge charger sxt (blacktop edition) approximately 45 mph on a highway when suddenly the car's electronic system starting going haywire. The abs light when on, then the red brake light, then the engine light and so forth. The electronics started flickering on and off. I headed for the nearest exit and just i was exiting the car's steering ability locked up and coaxed it to the middle meridian…
ODI 10721355
Electrical System
While driving home from work, in my 2012 dodge charger rt. The dash lights all started to flash and a message code "battery save mode" was given. Just a few minutes later the car stalled out and the front wheels vibrated feeling like the wheels locked up. The car veered off the the right side of the road. I placed the car in park and attempted to restart the car which it started. All the dash warning lights remained…
ODI 10722358
Electrical System
No power to radio or air conditioner. Possibly other electrical components did not work. This happened suddenly. Took car to dealer and was told it was the total integrated power module. They were able to 'reset' it, but told me if it fails again, it would cost $1400. I got off cheap with this repair only costing $98. This is for a part your 6 year old could hold in his hand. Fortunately power steering did not fail,…
ODI 10716836
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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 7/7/15*cn updated…
ODI 10706693
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. While driving at approximately 45 mph, smoke appeared under the hood of the vehicle, the radio turned off, the speedometer started fluctuating, and the engine stalled. The vehicle did not restart. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number:…
Fire reported
ODI 10712618
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact received a notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The dealer replaced the ignition twice prior to the recall repair, but the failure recurred each time. The vehicle was finally repaired under the recall, but the vehicle continued to stall. The contact stated that the battery save mode and check engine lights illuminated on the…
ODI 10706646
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, an abnormal noise emitted from the front of the vehicle without warning. When the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the vehicle was overheating. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to…
ODI 10706035
Electrical System
AIRBAG LIGHT RANDOMLY COMES ON
ODI 10747168
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
Tl* 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…
Fire reported
ODI 10703128