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SteeringPart report

2012 Dodge Charger Steering Problems

Complaints
53about this part
Share
8%of 648 total for the year
Median mileage
72,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 53 complaints about the steering of the 2012 Dodge Charger, 8% of the 648 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“So, I've had a problem with the electric p/s pump with it making grinding noises as I turn and locking up. I did end up replacing it because the dealer near me neglected to tell me there was a recall on it and wanted to charge me to fix it. The pump I replaced it with is starting to do it again... I want it replaced with a brand new oem pump.”

NHTSA complaint #11290624, filed 2019-12, 72,000 miles

“When starting my car the radio sometimes don't come on. I have to put the car in park shut off the car and restart it in order for the radio to come on. When driving and listening to the radio it goes in and out as if the dj is trying to block out profantiy but that's not the case. Also, when driving and I make a u-turn it feels as if the steering wheel is trying to lock up.”

NHTSA complaint #11373473, filed 2020-11, 159,000 miles

“Ive had to have brake work three times. The car acts like it doesnt w ant to stop.. Now im gettingg this clicking grinding sound when ia re turn left or right.really. Ive had this issue for more than two years. Know body wanteda recall to listen. I guess my family will reap the benifits once I get kill for drining a faulty car. Let all join to report our concerns. This is a a recall. .”

NHTSA complaint #11296715, filed 2020-01, 60,000 miles

“While driving my several of my dashboard lights flickered while driving over 50 miles an hour (note: although I selected 50 MPH, I drove at varying speeds due to start/stop traffic - the initial issues happened at above 50 MPH), I started smelling burning smell - likely wires and became concerned, I also heard a strange whizzing sound. …”

NHTSA complaint #10621603, filed 2014-08, 101,000 miles

“Takata recall I was leaving church and was about to stop at a gas station to get coffee and a doughnut like I usually do every sunday. I was about to make a right turn into the gas station, my steering all of a sudden got stiff and the power steering warning light came on and my windshield wipers came on and it scared the day lights out of me. I had to go on the curb a little just to make the turn.”

NHTSA complaint #10883883, filed 2016-07, 100,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202328%
202216%
202113%
201998%
201843%
201786%
2016179%
20151310%
20146218%
2013308%
2012538%
2011396%
2010104%
20091810%
2008305%
2007224%
2006897%

Other parts of the 2012 Dodge Charger

Electrical system
359 complaints
Air bags
111 complaints
Engine
94 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
65 complaints
Exterior lighting
52 complaints
Brakes
46 complaints
Other or unknown
38 complaints
Electronic stability control
35 complaints
Vehicle speed control
20 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaints
Fuel system
13 complaints
Body 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology