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2012 Dodge Charger Police Steering Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
23%of 13 total for the year
Median mileage
78,490miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2012 Dodge Charger Police, 23% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,490 miles.

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.

“Takata recall 2012 Dodge charger. Driving about 50 MPH then car started jumping. Battery light, brake light, ABS light, traction light came on. Car started to kill. Had to pull off road and could barely turn steering wheel. Keep in mind I have my 2 kids in the car. Tried to jump battery and it stated smoking and jumper cables became really hot. Took out battery and brung it in to get checked. Had to buy a new battery for $220. Brung car to get alternator checked and machine says faulty alternator. Just dropped it off at Dodge certified. Not sure what the outcome will be.”

NHTSA complaint #11055296, filed 2017-12, 96,000 miles

“Shop has replaced the power steering pump twice and the power steering still locks up and is hard to turn. This occurs daily on patrol. Vehicle is currently off the road due to this being a safety issue.”

NHTSA complaint #11220439, filed 2019-06, 78,490 miles

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2012323%

Other parts of the 2012 Dodge Charger Police

Electrical system
6 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2012 Dodge Charger Police

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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