2012 Dodge Charger Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 111about this part
- Share
- 17%of 648 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,306miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 111 complaints about the air bags of the 2012 Dodge Charger, 17% of the 648 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,306 miles. 13 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 4 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.
“We had a catastrophic failure of the alternator which nearly caused a wreck with my entire family (infant daughter was in car at the time when the high heat came on and windows locked not allowing us to turn heat off or get out for a minute) while we were driving back home and had to have the vehicle towed and get it fixed at the dealership earlier this year around january. …”
NHTSA complaint #10898155, filed 2016-08, 92,000 miles“Takata recall I received a recall notice on this and have been to the dealer more than once and still am unable to get this resolved. This is a safety hazard and I don't know what I have to do to get this fixed. I don't want to end up in an accident due to it going off at a bad time.”
NHTSA complaint #10967212, filed 2017-03, 48,000 miles“Takata recall on saturday february 27 my car radio began to turn off and on the display screen it said battery saver mode. I assumed my battery needed to charge but later that night it started and within minutes it did it again but the auto shops were closed. I was unable to take it the next day and today monday february 29 as I drove to work my radio turned off again. After work I decided to drive to the auto zone to get the battery checked. …”
NHTSA complaint #10839080, filed 2016-02, 89,000 miles“The alternator had a recall and the airbag light on the dashboard keeps flashing when we drive the car. So we took the car to a Dodge jeep dealership and was told it is a seat deployment electrical wiring issue that needs repairing called left seat wiring harness and harness to thorax air bag. We were told the cost to repair $525 plus additional for labor even though it is a manufacturer defect. The car is 2012 Dodge Charger se with 80,904 miles”
NHTSA complaint #10881934, filed 2016-06, 80,904 miles“Air bag warning light went on. Took it to Dodge dealer and they said I have to replace side air bag. My car only has 18,400 miles on it. Of course it is not covered under warranty. Is this normal????”
NHTSA complaint #10959881, filed 2017-03, 18,200 milesRelated recalls
- 19V018000Jan 15, 2019DO NOT DRIVEChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger…Covers: Dodge Charger 2010–2015, Jeep Wrangler 2010–2016, Chrysler 300 2010–2015 +5 more
- 18V021000Jan 9, 2018DO NOT DRIVEChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota…Covers: Dodge Charger 2009–2013, Chrysler 300 2009–2013, Dodge Challenger 2009–2013 +9 more
- 16V352000May 24, 2016DO NOT DRIVEChrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this…Covers: Dodge Charger 2006–2012, Chrysler 300 2005–2012, Dodge Dakota 2005–2011 +13 more
- 13V118000Apr 3, 2013Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured April 11…Covers: Dodge Charger 2011–2012, Challenger 2011–2012, Chrysler 300 2011–2012
Related service bulletins
- 11014849Feb 5, 2025Air bag - side curtain
- 10215824Apr 4, 2013The above vehicles may have been built with front seat airbag wire harnesses with improper sized terminal crimp(s) that may cause an intermittent airbag warning light.
- 10188657Apr 4, 2013The above vehicles may have been built with front seat airbag wire harnesses with improper sized terminal crimp(s) that may cause an intermittent airbag warning light.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 4% |
| 2022 | 4 | 25% |
| 2021 | 16 | 46% |
| 2020 | 36 | 62% |
| 2019 | 49 | 41% |
| 2018 | 5 | 4% |
| 2017 | 5 | 4% |
| 2016 | 9 | 5% |
| 2015 | 12 | 9% |
| 2014 | 28 | 8% |
| 2013 | 41 | 11% |
| 2012 | 111 | 17% |
| 2011 | 52 | 7% |
| 2010 | 59 | 25% |
| 2009 | 45 | 26% |
| 2008 | 124 | 20% |
| 2007 | 77 | 14% |
| 2006 | 103 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2012 Dodge Charger
359 complaintsEngine
94 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
65 complaintsSteering
53 complaintsExterior lighting
52 complaintsBrakes
46 complaintsOther or unknown
38 complaintsElectronic stability control
35 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Dodge Charger
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