2012 Dodge Challenger Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 8%of 253 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,900miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2012 Dodge Challenger, 8% of the 253 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,900 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I tired to put the car in park and get out while it was running. Because of the shiftier design it went to 'r' and not park causing the car to start reversing as I was getting out. I was able to jump back in and hit the breaks but the car door hit the garage wall and messed up not only my car door but the wall.”
NHTSA complaint #10950381, filed 2017-02, 129,500 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“As I had got off from work today and into my car I noticed my review mirror had fallen off. I can only assume that the heat is the reason it came off. However, I called the local dealership in conyers, ga and was told that I could bring the car in with the issue. I immediately went there as I was only a couple minutes from there. When I get there she tells me something different and I was unable to get my review mirror fixed. I was tired and frustrated. I now can't drive my car and I have to be to work. …”
NHTSA complaint #11339206, filed 2020-07, 70,000 miles“Takata recall. On my 2012 Dodge Challenger srt8 model with the automatic 6.4l v8 engine the alternator just randomly short circuited while I was driving. Luckily I was driving very slowly at that momemt when it inicially occurred. I was on a residencial street then the vehicle just completely shut down. The dashboard lights all started to flash aswell as the stereo monitor was flashing very akwardly. The vehicle no longer turned on & had to be manually placed into neutral to be pushed home. The vehicle will not start even with a jump. …”
NHTSA complaint #11140771, filed 2018-10, 104,800 miles“Battery was replaced because it went dead. Lost power steering. Windows going up and down on their own running down new battery. Found fuse that runs side mirrors and power steering to be good but is showing the fuse box to be grounding out when fuse is removed. I have heard of alot of issues with the windows on this car. Nobody can seem to locate the problem. The car was sitting still and engine not turned on. If I leave windows open, weather damage is done. Dangerous to drive without power steering. Afraid it might catch on fire due to the grounding out. …”
NHTSA complaint #11186147, filed 2019-03, 113,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10221813Aug 1, 2020No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11 | 26% |
| 2022 | 1 | 11% |
| 2021 | 3 | 16% |
| 2020 | 4 | 20% |
| 2019 | 14 | 24% |
| 2018 | 28 | 37% |
| 2017 | 16 | 33% |
| 2016 | 11 | 14% |
| 2015 | 18 | 14% |
| 2014 | 12 | 8% |
| 2013 | 11 | 6% |
| 2012 | 21 | 8% |
| 2011 | 13 | 7% |
| 2010 | 22 | 7% |
| 2009 | 4 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2012 Dodge Challenger
138 complaintsAir bags
47 complaintsEngine
25 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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