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2012 dodge Challenger electrical problems

severe 127 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850

Complaints
127
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$850

What owners are reporting 10 most recent

electrical · filed 12/31/2014

DRIVING TO WORK. CAR STARTS TO MAKE A WHINING NOISE THEN THE ABS AND STABILITY CONTROL LIGHTS COME ON, I DRIVE THE CAR UP THE ROAD A LITTLE MORE AND THE RADIO TURNS OFF AND THE GAUGES START TO MOVE ERRATICALLY AND THEN THE CAR JUST DIED, COMPLETELY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD, WHEN THE HOOD WAS RAISED YOU COULD CLEARLY SMELL SOMETHING BURNING. CAR TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I AM TOLD THAT THE "PA…

electrical · filed 12/31/2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF TH…

electrical · filed 12/27/2021

Window keeps going up and down fixed it at the shop the door lock actuator is the problem had passenger side fixed now the driver side is doing it which is draining my battery seems like a lot of cars have this issue

electrical · filed 12/15/2015

ON NOVEMBER 1ST I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND MY DRIVER SIDE WINDOW KEPT GOING UP AND DOWN ABOUT 3-4 INCHES BY ITSELF AND WOULD REPEAT IT OVER AND OVER. NOW MY CAR WHEN IT IS PARKED AND LOCKED THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW GOES UP AND DOWN BY ITSELF UNTIL IT DRAINS MY BATTERY DEAD..

electrical · filed 12/13/2018

MY DASHBOARD IS FLICKERING. MY SPEEDOMETER SOMETIMES DROPS TO ZERO AND THEN BACK TO THE ORIGINAL SPEED. MY HEADLIGHTS ALSO FLICKER. WHEN I'M BEHIND ANOTHER CAR AT NIGHT, I SEE THEM MOVING AS IF I HAVE SPEAKERS IN THE TRUCK.

electrical · filed 12/12/2015

DRIVER SIDE WINDOW GOING UP AND DOWN AND IT DRAINED MY BATTERY. NOW I HAVE TO PAY 500 DOLLARS TO GET THE DOOR LATCH FIXED BECAUSE IT'S 'BAD'. IT'S AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM THAT OBVIOUSLY IS HAPPENING TO MANY PEOPLE. PLEASE DO A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM!

electrical · filed 12/10/2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHALLENGER. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS UNABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE KEY MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE …

electrical · filed 12/08/2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR HAD FAILED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: …

electrical · filed 12/05/2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE SYSTEM SHUTTING DOWN LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR AND THE BATTERY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF T…

electrical · filed 11/30/2018

SHORTLY AFTER 70K MILES ON THE CAR I STARTED EXPERIENCING DRIVER SIDE SMART WINDOW MALFUNCTION, GOING UP AND DOWN WHILE DRIVING AND PARKED. IT HAS NOW STARTED DOING IT WITH POWER OFF AND NO FOB AROUND DRAINING MY BATTERY.

Common questions

How serious is the electrical problem on the 2012 dodge Challenger?

It's a meaningful issue. 127 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.

At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?

Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.

What does it cost to fix?

Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.

Are there any recalls related to electrical?

No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.

Other problem areas on this vehicle

Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area. Some links on this page are affiliate links.
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