Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Dodge charger. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
2012 Dodge Charger electrical problems
severe 312 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850 · see electrical across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
312
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$850
6crashes
35fires
4injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 312 electrical complaints filed for the 2012 Dodge Charger, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Electrical accounts for 48% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 12 categories tracked.
Owners have filed 312 electrical complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
What owners are reporting 9 most recent
I was driving down the highway when the 'battery saver mode' indicator came on and I pressed the ok button on my steering wheel. I drove home and parked the car. The next day upon starting my car the indicator did not appear when starting the auto. As I left my house driving in neighborhood I noticed my cars touchscreen wasn't working, then I heard a whining sound so I began to slow my car…
2012 Dodge charger ABS light, traction light came on and the vehicle shut off. *mw the consumer was informed the alternator had burned up and it would cost $ 891.00 to replace it. *jb
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start on several occasions. The contact connected charger cables and replaced the battery twice, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v364000 (electrical system) but the part was not available for months to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the…
[xxx]: hi, my name is [xxx]. How may I help you? [xxx]: hello [xxx]: how can I find out if my alternator is covered under the recall? [xxx]: VIN: 2c3*************** [xxx]: let me look into that further for you [xxx]: I look it up, and I believe it is but I put in the VIN and it shows me nothing [xxx]: the alternator is not a recall on your VIN [xxx]: weird why do it…
Electrical system shorted twice while driving. Auto park disabled message came on, touch screen went all white then cut off, speedometer and gas gauge fluttering. Happened twice while driving on freeway during 4 mile stretch.
While driving my vehicle home from work on 18 november 2018 my vehicles radio became intermittent on all settings. Bluetooth, auxillary, sattelite and regular radio had an interruption in the audio at regular intervals. I smelled an electrical burning smell and pulled over. I popped the trunk and there was smoke coming from the fusebox next to the rear tire. The radio amplifier fuse had melted…
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Dodge charger. While driving 20 MPH, all the warning indicators on the instrument panel illuminated and the windshield wipers began to operate independently. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled, but was able to restart. The dealer diagnosed that the alternator and battery failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not…
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Dodge charger. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The VIN was not available. The contact did not experience a…
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Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2012 Dodge Charger?
It's a meaningful issue. 312 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Across the 240 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most electrical failures cluster between 46,763 and 85,000 miles, with the median around 64,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 46,763; a quarter make it past 85,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
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.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2012/Dodge/Charger.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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