2012 DODGE CHARGER Safety Overview
The 2012 DODGE CHARGER has been closely monitored for safety issues.
Official NHTSA Recalls
The NHTSA has issued 14 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:
- Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
- Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
- Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Severe Defect Warnings
Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Consumer Complaints
To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.
Why It Matters
Staying informed about these safety records is critical for DODGE CHARGER owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.
Latest Vehicle Recalls
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Da...
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA Recall 19V018000: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenge...
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA Recall 18V021000: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, ...
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Recall 17V435000: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 truck...
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA Recall 16V352000: These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 ve...
Drivers thinking that their vehicle's transmission is in the PARK position may be struck by the vehicle and injured if they attempt to get out of the vehicle while the engine is running and the parking brake is not engaged.
NHTSA Recall 16V240000: Drivers thinking that their vehicle's transmission is in the PARK position... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactur...
A car that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 16V043000: A car that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactur...
Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.
NHTSA Recall 15V467000: Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charg...
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 14V634000: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Dodge Charger vehicles ma...
Loss of headlights reduces the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 14V101000: Loss of headlights reduces the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chrysler 300, Dodge Chall...
In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment the airbags may not operate as designed, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 13V118000: In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment the airbags may not... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 300 AND DODGE CHARGER VEHICLES.
THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
NHTSA Recall 12V197000: THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 and 2012 DODGE CHARGER POLICE VEHICLES.
THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VISIBILITY AND/OR BRAKING ABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
NHTSA Recall 12V042000: THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VISIBILITY AND/OR BRAKING ABILITY, INCREASING... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 DODGE CHARGER SRT8 AND THE CHRYSLER 300 SRT8 VEHICL...
UNDERINFLATED TIRES CAN RESULT IN TIRE OVERLOADING AND OVERHEATING, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A BLOWOUT AND POSSIBLE CRASH.
NHTSA Recall 12V004000: UNDERINFLATED TIRES CAN RESULT IN TIRE OVERLOADING AND OVERHEATING, WHICH... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHRYSLER VEHICLES, INCLUDING 200 AND TOWN AND COUNT...
CONNECTING ROD FAILURE MAY LEAD TO ENGINE SEIZURE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
NHTSA Recall 11V487000: CONNECTING ROD FAILURE MAY LEAD TO ENGINE SEIZURE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Recent Complaints
No complaints reported.