2012 Dodge Challenger Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 4%of 253 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the brakes of the 2012 Dodge Challenger, 4% of the 253 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driving south bound on the i5 freeway (orange co.) I had to break to avoid hitting stopped traffic. When I hit my brake pedal, it went to the floor with no braking action. I had to downshift all the way to first gear to come to a stop. This lasted about 15 minutes. Afterwards, the brake pedal was hard again.”
NHTSA complaint #11258058, filed 2019-09, 93,000 miles“Though there is a recall on the alterntors for entry models, my car lost all power while I was driving on the freeway. I could not steer and braking became difficult. I lost my headlights as well. The same exact thing happened to my vehicle as was described in other's reports on sudden failure while in motion. I was at about 65 MPH when this occurred. I have the Challenger rt classic 5.7 liter hemi”
NHTSA complaint #10823767, filed 2016-02, 50,300 miles“Driving to work. Car starts to make a whining noise then the ABS and stability control lights come on, I drive the car up the road a little more and the radio turns off and the gauges start to move erratically and then the car just died, completely in the middle of the road, when the hood was raised you could clearly smell something burning. Car taken to the dealership where I am told that the parts to provide a permanent remedy for this condition are not currently available . …”
NHTSA complaint #10669223, filed 2014-12, 89,000 miles“2012 Dodge Challenger going 10 MPH in parking lot, turning right into parking space, car accelerated by itself, and stuck itself at full throttle speed, brakes failed, power steering failed. Car hit and went up on concrete barrier. Bounced back, stalled.”
NHTSA complaint #10487955, filed 2012-12, 3,200 miles“2012 Challenger SRT8 TIPM is this issue and there is no recall for this, while it should due to being a major part of the electrical system that controls all aspects of the safety system. Also now I am being told Dodge does NOT make this part any longer....how is that possible. This IS a recall for other Dodge models, why not mine”
NHTSA complaint #11471169, filed 2022-06Related service bulletins
- 10216452Mar 29, 2013Flash: Hands Free Module Customer Satisfaction Enhancements This Bulletin involves performing a USB service flash of the Hands Free Module (HFM). The customer satisfaction…
- 10216389Dec 15, 2012Flash: MIL Illumination P0108 - Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Circuit High This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM)…
- 10216338Nov 21, 2012Flash: RHR, RHW Or RHP Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves upgrading the software on the RHR, RHW or RHP Radio. The customer may experience one or more of the…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | 14% |
| 2022 | 1 | 11% |
| 2020 | 3 | 15% |
| 2019 | 4 | 7% |
| 2018 | 5 | 7% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 5 | 6% |
| 2015 | 12 | 9% |
| 2014 | 8 | 5% |
| 2013 | 8 | 4% |
| 2012 | 10 | 4% |
| 2011 | 8 | 4% |
| 2010 | 30 | 10% |
| 2009 | 7 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2012 Dodge Challenger
138 complaintsAir bags
47 complaintsEngine
25 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Dodge Challenger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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