2012 DODGE CHARGER POLICE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
22
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 DODGE CHARGER POLICE
The 2012 DODGE CHARGER POLICE has received a total of 22 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (6 complaints), Engine (4 complaints), and Steering (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2012 DODGE CHARGER POLICE
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2012 DODGE CHARGER POLICE, potentially affecting up to 74,811 vehicles.
Recall 16V739000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
| 74,811 vehicles affected
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Charger Police vehicles, 2007-2013 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2013 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2013 RAM 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a 220 amp alternator that may suddenly fail.
Consequence: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator with a revised alternator, free of charge. The recall began on December 23, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S68.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 DODGE CHARGER POLICE
22 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 DODGE CHARGER POLICE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 DODGE CHARGER POLICE VEHICLE. WHILE PARKED AT A GAS STATION, SHE SAW SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD. THE CONTACT STATED SHE TRIED TO OPEN THE HOOD BUT THE LATCH WAS MELTED AND FAILED TO OPEN. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND FILED A REPORT. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE ENTIRE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED DUE TO THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE AND WAS TOWED TO A RESIDENCE. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V739000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO UNKNOWN LOCAL DEALER, WHERE IT WAS INVESTIGATED BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AS OF YET. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
SHOP HAS REPLACED THE POWER STEERING PUMP TWICE AND THE POWER STEERING STILL LOCKS UP AND IS HARD TO TURN. THIS OCCURS DAILY ON PATROL. VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY OFF THE ROAD DUE TO THIS BEING A SAFETY ISSUE.
POWER STEERING UNIT FAILED ON HIGHWAY WHILE TURNING INTO REST STOP.
FOR SOME REASON IN THE WINTER TIME MY CAR STARTED MISFIRING AND TAPPING AT WORK NOT IN MOTION JUST WARMING THE CAR BEFORE LEAVING. WENT TO THE SHOP COME TO FIND OUT THE CAMSHAFT AND LIFTERS ARE BAD OUT OF NOWHERE. OIL WAS GOOD, MILES ARE LOW. THIS IS A PROBLEM IN THE 5.7 I HAVE HEARD THAT THIS IS COMMON IN THE TRUCKS AND CARS WITH THE 5.7
I WAS DRIVING IN MOTION ON HIGHWAY 14 ME AND MY 1-YEAR OLD. A LIGHTNING BOLT SYMBOL POPPED UP ON THE DASH AND THE CAR SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING. THERE ARE A LOT OF RECALLS ON THINGS I SEE THAT HAVEN'T BEEN FIXED.
Safety Rating for the 2012 DODGE CHARGER POLICE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 DODGE CHARGER POLICE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 DODGE CHARGER POLICE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 DODGE CHARGER POLICE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DODGE CHARGER POLICE
- 2011 DODGE CHARGER POLICE — 5 complaints
- 2012 DODGE CHARGER POLICE (current)
- 2013 DODGE CHARGER POLICE — 8 complaints
- 2014 DODGE CHARGER POLICE — 3 complaints
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- DODGE CHARGER — 8,114 total complaints
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