2012 Dodge Charger Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 2%of 648 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,300miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the visibility of the 2012 Dodge Charger, 2% of the 648 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,300 miles. 1 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“After starting the vehicle, the wipers went on without me turning them on. They constantly stay on while the vehicle is on unless I pull the relay out. The turn signal/wiper control switch does not have any control over them being on/off, the speed, and the windshield washer fluid.”
NHTSA complaint #11282095, filed 2019-11, 75,000 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“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“Was cruising at 50mph when all electrics died.. Would not restart. Dodge official garage has told me alternator and battery failure. They want to bill me but I see there is an investigation already underway regarding this”
NHTSA complaint #10618948, filed 2014-08, 38,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10219830Jun 7, 2017Washer Fluid Level Sensor Prior to replacing this part due to "Low Washer Fluid" tell tale light on the dash and the washer fluid bottle is full, please perform this inspection…
- 10223855Sep 7, 2016Washer Fluid Level Sensor Prior to replacing this part due to "Low Washer Fluid" tell tale light on the dash and the washer fluid bottle is full, please perform the this…
- 10221021Sep 17, 2014Police Vehicle A/C Inoperative This bulletin involves relocating the A/C fuse within the front Power Distribution Center (PDC). Customer comments A/C is warm. On further…
- 10217970Apr 16, 2014Police Vehicle A/C Inoperative This bulletin involves relocating the A/C fuse within the front Power Distribution Center (PDC). Customer comments A/C is warm. On further…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | 9% |
| 2020 | 4 | 7% |
| 2018 | 3 | 2% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 4 | 2% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 | 15 | 2% |
| 2011 | 8 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 | 12 | 2% |
| 2007 | 2 | 0% |
| 2006 | 7 | 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 complaintsElectronic stability control
35 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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