2012 Dodge Charger Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 52about this part
- Share
- 8%of 648 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 52 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2012 Dodge Charger, 8% of the 648 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,000 miles. 7 a fire, according to the filers. 2 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.
“Passenger side headlight went out. I was able to tap on it for a few days to make it come back on thinking it was just a loose wire, but one night it completely went out. I brought it to pepboys and upon a closer observation they found that the socket was melted and had caused the headlight to burn out as well.”
NHTSA complaint #10555139, filed 2013-12, 39,768 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“A module went bad in my 2012 Dodge Charger. The wiper blades were stuck on high, full speed, even with the control set in the off position. The night time lights would stay on, even with the dial set to auto, in the middle of the day. I was told by my dealership, that the part was on national back order and that there was no eta on when the part would be in. My dealership has left me stranded, with no loaner vehicle and no solutions.”
NHTSA complaint #10639489, filed 2014-09, 40,300 miles“My vehicle stalled luckily as I was getting on to the 91 eastbound euclid st on ramp. My vehicle could have stalled in the carpool lane. Also I had just dropped off my 7 month old daughter at my mother's house.”
NHTSA complaint #10664329, filed 2014-12, 48,000 miles“Vehicle driver side head light went out 2 weeks ago. Smelled like burnt plastic. Replaced the bulb with oem spec bulb. Same bulb went out, noticed part of the connector is melted. Have had the car for only a year. Called chrysler, they stated that my VIN was not part of the recall. Chrysler stated it was my responsibility to fix. 10,000 police edition chargers were recalled for the same problem. Halloween night almost hit 2 pedestrians turning left, because I couldn't see them.”
NHTSA complaint #10550561, filed 2013-11, 46,600 milesRelated recalls
- 14V101000Mar 4, 2014Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 20, 2010, through November 8, 2011, and…Covers: Dodge Charger 2011–2012
- 12V042000Feb 7, 2012CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 and 2012 DODGE CHARGER POLICE VEHICLES. THE LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS OF SOME VEHICLES COULD FAIL DUE TO AN OVERHEATED…Covers: Dodge Charger 2011–2012
Related service bulletins
- 10221067Dec 15, 2014MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if…
- 10139799Oct 22, 2014FLASH: MIL Illumination For P0730 And Transmission Shift Enhancements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Transmission Control Module (TCM) with new…
- 10136981Mar 6, 2014New Safety Recall Advanced Communication ? P08030614 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) announced a safety recall on certain 2011 and 2012 model year (LD) Dodge Charger vehicles. The…
- 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…
- 10216389Dec 15, 2012Flash: MIL Illumination P0108 - Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Circuit High This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM)…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 4% |
| 2022 | 2 | 13% |
| 2021 | 2 | 6% |
| 2020 | 3 | 5% |
| 2019 | 13 | 11% |
| 2018 | 5 | 4% |
| 2017 | 7 | 5% |
| 2016 | 8 | 4% |
| 2015 | 11 | 8% |
| 2014 | 8 | 2% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 52 | 8% |
| 2011 | 158 | 23% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 9 | 1% |
| 2007 | 9 | 2% |
| 2006 | 20 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2012 Dodge Charger
359 complaintsAir bags
111 complaintsEngine
94 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
65 complaintsSteering
53 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