2012 Dodge Charger Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 3%of 648 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,200miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2012 Dodge Charger, 3% of the 648 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,200 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“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“Driving on a turnpike with the cruise set at 75mph and the battery safe mode indicator came on. From then in a matter of seconds my radio first shut off, then my forward collision sensor, then my blind spot sensor. Then in the next following minute or so, every electronic device shut off and my car went into limp mode . It was raining and my windshield wipers stopped working and I had to get to the side of the turnpike fast. …”
NHTSA complaint #10630458, filed 2014-09, 58,000 miles“Ac, speedometer, radio, all stopped working. Icons on the dashboard kept flashing out of control. The vehicle became difficult to steer, windshield wipers started on their own, windows locked. Then car just stopped working all together while I was driving. I thought maybe it was the battery so I attempted to get a jump. The vehicle turned on while it was being jumped . As soon as the cables came off the strange behavior started again.”
NHTSA complaint #10617746, filed 2014-07, 75,000 miles“My car was working fine I was heading the freeway acceleration was forced some burnt smell came out of the air vent my traction control light turned on but before I wasn't able to set cruise control aswell I had to pull over to the side I turned my car off turned it on again I tried to accelerate but it seems my brakes were locked 2 days later a massage appear on my odemeter saying something about transmission shifter still can't drive it and it still smells burnt I tried to change gears and my car jumped the car hard”
NHTSA complaint #11093992, filed 2018-05, 83,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10175501Mar 27, 2020Speed Control Operates Intermittently
- 10175088Mar 27, 2020Speed Control Operates Intermittently
- 10139956Apr 20, 2016Adaptive Cruise Control Sensor 1) If you are replacing this part due to the cluster displaying Clean Radar Sensor in Front of Vehicle or DTC C1266 ACC Sensor Blinded, please…
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 12% |
| 2022 | 1 | 6% |
| 2018 | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 5 | 3% |
| 2015 | 12 | 9% |
| 2014 | 23 | 7% |
| 2013 | 24 | 7% |
| 2012 | 20 | 3% |
| 2011 | 14 | 2% |
| 2010 | 7 | 3% |
| 2009 | 5 | 3% |
| 2008 | 12 | 2% |
| 2007 | 24 | 4% |
| 2006 | 52 | 4% |
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 complaintsElectronic stability control
35 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.
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