2012 Dodge Charger Alternator/Generator/Regulator Problems
- 32
- 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 32 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 7 indicate fire
What owners report
- diagnosed alternator · 18 records
- needed replaced · 18 records
- notified failure · 14 records
- failure mileage · 14 records
- electrical system · 11 records
- replaced repaired · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 13 |
| 30–60k mi | 12 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled after the battery saving mode warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician jumpstarted the vehicle and diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign…
ODI 10676941
Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. While driving 15 mph, the vehicle stalled and the anti-lock and skid warning indicators illuminated. The contact noticed smoke underneath the hood of the vehicle. An independent mechanic stated that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.
Fire reported
ODI 10631613
Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact stated that all the warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact mentioned that the steering wheel then became difficult to turn and the brakes could not be applied. The contact also stated that the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the alternator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle…
ODI 10630854
12v/24v/48v Battery · Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to merge to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The technician diagnosed that the alternator and battery needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the repairs performed by an independent repair shop. The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 10643139
Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. While driving approximately 40 mph, the engine stalled and the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.
ODI 10631866
Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who diagnosed that the alternator needed to be repaired. The vehicle was scheduled to be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 43,650.
ODI 10588675
Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Tl * the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle failed to restart after several attempts and was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer replaced the alternator. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. Updated 09/15/14*lj updated 1/15/2015 *js
ODI 10618950