2012 Dodge Challenger Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 138about this part
- Share
- 55%of 253 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 138 complaints about the electrical system of the 2012 Dodge Challenger, 55% of the 253 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 4 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The driver side window goes up and down about a 1/4 of an inch on it's own when the car is off and no one is in the vehicle. This drained the battery completely and I needed to be jumped to get it to the mechanic. I saw on line where this was a recall for 2010 ,2011 and some 2012 models. This happened on april 7th.”
NHTSA complaint #11321167, filed 2020-04, 80,000 miles“My driver side window constantly rolls up and down and it drains my battery in moments. I dont know if my alternator is going back because even after I replaced my battery 2 times it takes forever to jump my car off. I dont understand how a faulty window can cause this”
NHTSA complaint #11192605, filed 2019-03, 112,000 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“While driving on a two lane road, the car began to lose power and steering control. It became very difficult to get the car to a safe location. It turned out to be the alternator. I saw on this website the older 2012 cars challengers were recalled with the same engine and alternator. I was very lucky not to have crashed my car.”
NHTSA complaint #10658828, filed 2014-11, 53,210 miles“Latch /motor for window going up and down by itself driver side had to be replaced very common problem with Dodge owners I just paid 563 dollars for dealer to replace latch so it won't drain my battery and leave me stranded.”
NHTSA complaint #11331102, filed 2020-06, 6 milesRelated recalls
- 17V435000Jul 10, 2017Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand…Covers: Dodge Challenger 2011–2014, Charger 2011–2014, Chrysler 300 2011–2014 +2 more
- 14V634000Oct 8, 2014Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand…Covers: Dodge Challenger 2011–2014, Charger 2011–2014, Chrysler 300 2011–2014 +2 more
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | 14% |
| 2022 | 1 | 11% |
| 2021 | 4 | 21% |
| 2020 | 7 | 35% |
| 2019 | 17 | 29% |
| 2018 | 28 | 37% |
| 2017 | 16 | 33% |
| 2016 | 15 | 19% |
| 2015 | 26 | 20% |
| 2014 | 62 | 42% |
| 2013 | 104 | 58% |
| 2012 | 138 | 55% |
| 2011 | 103 | 53% |
| 2010 | 68 | 23% |
| 2009 | 21 | 16% |
| 2008 | 4 | 40% |
Other parts of the 2012 Dodge Challenger
47 complaintsEngine
25 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsBrakes
10 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology