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2012 Dodge Charger Police recalls and problems

1 recall and 13 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Dodge Charger Police.

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recalls
13
owner complaints
0
complaints mentioning a crash
1
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2012 Dodge Charger Police recalls

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

NHTSA campaign 16V739000 · reported October 13, 2016 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · 74,811 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The 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.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jun 18, 2019 · Electrical system · 120,000 miles · fire reported

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…

Jun 16, 2019 · Steering · 78,490 miles

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.

Mar 3, 2019 · Steering · 38,500 miles

POWER STEERING UNIT FAILED ON HIGHWAY WHILE TURNING INTO REST STOP.

Jan 20, 2019 · Engine · 119,000 miles

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…

Nov 4, 2018 · Electrical system · 170,000 miles

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.

Charger Police model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2011 1400
2012 11301
2013 1700
2014 1310

All Dodge Charger Police years →

Questions

Does the 2012 Dodge Charger Police have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Dodge Charger Police, the most recent reported on October 13, 2016 (Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Dodge Charger Police?
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (6 complaints), followed by engine (4).
How many 2012 Dodge Charger Police complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 13 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received June 18, 2019.