2012 Dodge Charger Police recalls and problems

The 2012 Dodge Charger Police has 1 safety recall and 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Dodge dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2012 Dodge Charger Police vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2012 Dodge Charger Police recalls

Recall 16V-739: Electrical System

Reported Oct 13, 2016 · 74,811 vehicles affected · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.

2012 Dodge Charger Police problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	6
Engine	4
Steering	3
Service Brakes	2
Fuel System, Gasoline	1
Power Train	1
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	1
Suspension	1
Engine and Engine Cooling	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1

Most reported parts

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump — 1
Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Radiator Assembly — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 96,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2012 Dodge Charger Police complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · at 120,000 miles · reported Jun 18, 2019

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…

Steering · at 78,490 miles · reported Jun 16, 2019

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.

Engine · at 119,000 miles · reported Jan 20, 2019

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

Electrical System · at 170,000 miles · reported Nov 4, 2018

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.

Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Jul 30, 2018

The wiring harness above the fuel pump became hot enough to melt a hold in the top of the fuel tank cover and allow fuel to escape out of the tank, under the back seat, through the electrical connection. This was reported to chyyler september 30, 2016, by letter, and to NHTSA, february 7, 2017, by letter.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Dodge Charger Police have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Dodge Charger Police: 16V-739 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Dodge Charger Police?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (6 reports), followed by engine (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 96,000 miles.

Are Dodge recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Dodge dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.