2012 Dodge Challenger Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 253 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,039miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the body and structure of the 2012 Dodge Challenger, 3% of the 253 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,039 miles. 2 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.
“Involved in a head on collision,the others drive was on our side of the road and hit us head on , the air bags didn't deploy and sent me into the dash board along with the driver , I sustained severe whiplash and so did the driver we were transported to the hospital by ambulance and I am now j sergio g physical therapy due to the airbags not deploying, the car was involve in another accident weeks later where the car was hit twice intentionally and the air bags didn't deploy then either .”
NHTSA complaint #10794550, filed 2015-11, 60,000 miles“I was making a left turn from stop light at 10 MPH when I pressed the throttle just a little to proceed with a safe turn, the car started accelerating quickly and I lost control of the car and end up hitting the light pole. But before all that my buddy who happens to be a certified nissan mechanic have noticed that there was a weird noise on the engine. So yeah, this what happened with 2012 Dodge Challenger sxt .( I apologize for spelling and grammar ).p.s. The insurance company is refusing to pay for the damage unfortunately.”
NHTSA complaint #10564502, filed 2014-02, 35,578 miles“Once vehicle is parked and completely shut down. Driver's side window constantly rolls up and down until battery is drained. It only rolls down approximately a quarter of and inch. Completely drained and destroyed a battery and now its working on the second battery.”
NHTSA complaint #10701117, filed 2015-03, 36,500 miles“The driver side window repeatedly moves up and down un-commanded. This happens when the vehicle is driven or stationary and causes the battery to be drained overnight. This issue was noted by chrysler on the 2011 Challenger and addressed in the customer satisfaction notification m24 smart glass switch . The same issues are present on the 2012 Challenger as evident in the amount NHTSA complaints filed against this vehicle (or a quick search on google for smart glass switch issues ). …”
NHTSA complaint #10986277, filed 2017-05“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v634000 (electrical system) and 16v352000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #10944036, filed 2017-01Related service bulletins
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- 10225424Aug 19, 2022Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of weld through primer when using Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding…
- 10225287Aug 19, 2022Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of weld through primer when using Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding…
- 10175743Apr 30, 2020Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
- 10220101Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage…
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169249Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10063792Apr 20, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 | 9% |
| 2021 | 2 | 11% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 2 | 4% |
| 2016 | 3 | 4% |
| 2015 | 4 | 3% |
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 7 | 4% |
| 2012 | 7 | 3% |
| 2011 | 6 | 3% |
| 2010 | 6 | 2% |
| 2009 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2012 Dodge Challenger
138 complaintsAir bags
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 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