2012 Dodge Charger Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 35about this part
- Share
- 5%of 648 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 35 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2012 Dodge Charger, 5% of the 648 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,500 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My alternator or starter went out my car stopped on me in the middle of the freeway. It would not turn over when I try to start. I had to get a tow truck to take the vehicle to my home. Also the front headlight harness burnt out and I had to put another obe which does not work sometimes”
NHTSA complaint #11317808, filed 2020-03, 3 miles“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“My vehicle is giving a message that says 'battery saver mode.' the battery in the vehicle is in perfect condition, the alternator has been replaced and I am still getting this message. According to blogs many people have had this problem. I have been informed that the car is at risk of spontaneously cutting off while in battery saver mode. This is a safety issue that needs to be looked into. It may be a sensor issue idk and my local Dodge is also unsure”
NHTSA complaint #11115854, filed 2018-08, 100,000 miles“On april of 2018, my car check engine light came on . I noticed my car barely taking off as I incline a hill or make a sudden stop. After observing how my car was driving suddenly slow, I then took it to landmark Dodge in morrow,ga.for a diagnostic. The code given was p06dd(dealers code). I had to gather up 2500.00 to get (valve body work) done. The check engine light stayed off until october 2019 where I took my car to auto zone for a free diagnostic, but to my surprise it gave the same code. …”
NHTSA complaint #11321347, filed 2020-04, 144,000 miles“I was driving 55mp and the cars electrical system just went crazy (radio,lights etc.) and the car cut off I had to have it towed to waldorf Dodge. I got a call several hour later with a $1200.00 est. To fix it. I refused only to find out the part (alternator was on the recall list.”
NHTSA complaint #10671868, filed 2015-01, 70,002 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10218205Nov 14, 2014Front End Clunk Noise When Coming To A Stop - Police Vehicles Only This bulletin involves replacing the left side or the right side or both side tension struts. Police vehicles…
- 10189398Jan 30, 201305064543Z$, 05091385Z$ - RB4 Radio Multi Media (BUX Only)~ Customer complains of inaccurate navigation routing, vehicle indicator drifting from the given route and/or navigation…
- 10189395Jan 30, 201305064947A$, 05064981A$, 05064982A$ - Amplifier (BUX Only)~ Customer complains of inaccurate navigation routing, vehicle indicator drifting from the given route and/or navigation…
- 10189199Jan 30, 2013Customer complains of inaccurate navigation routing, vehicle indicator drifting from the given route and/or navigation resets. To fix this customer issue, the following must be…
- 10189196Jan 30, 2013Customer complains of inaccurate navigation routing, vehicle indicator drifting from the given route and/or navigation resets. To fix this customer issue, the following must be…
Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 | 6 | 4% |
| 2014 | 13 | 4% |
| 2013 | 18 | 5% |
| 2012 | 35 | 5% |
| 2011 | 39 | 6% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 14 | 2% |
| 2007 | 7 | 1% |
| 2006 | 16 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2012 Dodge Charger
359 complaintsAir bags
111 complaintsEngine
94 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
65 complaintsSteering
53 complaintsExterior lighting
52 complaintsBrakes
46 complaintsOther or unknown
38 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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