2012 Dodge Challenger Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 253 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,289miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2012 Dodge Challenger, 2% of the 253 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,289 miles. 3 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.
“I was driving the speed limit (45mph) when the whole pedal just snapped. Upon snapping the accelerator hung up. Causing me to lose control and go down an embankment and damaging the whole car .”
NHTSA complaint #11031648, filed 2017-10, 55,700 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“About 2.5 miles from home, my car began to make a humming/whining sound when I would push on the accelerator. I began to panic and called my dad using the u-connect bluetooth hands free system. About 1 or 2 minutes into the call, I lost power to the radio. Then the ABS light and the stability control lights began flashing on and off. The odometer stopped reading my speed and all needles on the dash spiked then fell flat showing no readings at all. As I continued to roll down the hill, I started to smell melting/burning. I tried to roll down the window and hand no power. …”
NHTSA complaint #10702042, filed 2015-03, 60,600 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“Cruise control would not work, airbag lights coming on multiple times . Taken to dealer / shop for repair . Cruise control works now. Still problems with airbag lights coming on at different times and different rates of speed. Has been to dealer multiple times (at least 4 times) for airbag is sues. Dealer has had seats out of car etc. To repair / replace airbag sensor / wiring harness , . Airbag light still coming on when it shouldn't. Just really concern with this issue that could turn out to cause a fatality.vehicle mileage is at 13,150.”
NHTSA complaint #10496261, filed 2013-02, 3,270 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10175501Mar 27, 2020Speed Control Operates Intermittently
- 10175088Mar 27, 2020Speed Control Operates Intermittently
- 10139956Apr 20, 2016Adaptive Cruise Control Sensor 1) If you are replacing this part due to the cluster displaying Clean Radar Sensor in Front of Vehicle or DTC C1266 ACC Sensor Blinded, please…
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 5% |
| 2021 | 1 | 5% |
| 2020 | 2 | 10% |
| 2019 | 3 | 5% |
| 2018 | 3 | 4% |
| 2017 | 3 | 6% |
| 2016 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 4 | 3% |
| 2014 | 5 | 3% |
| 2013 | 7 | 4% |
| 2012 | 6 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 7 | 2% |
| 2009 | 9 | 7% |
| 2008 | 2 | 20% |
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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