general problems of the 2012 Dodge Challenger

Six problems related to suspension have been reported for the 2012 Dodge Challenger. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Dodge Challenger based on all problems reported for the 2012 Challenger.

1 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2021

2012 Challenger srt8 tipm is this issue and there is no recall for this, while it should due to being a major part of the electrical system that controls all aspects of the safety system. Also now I am being told Dodge does not make this part any longer. . . . How is that possible. This is a recall for other Dodge models, why not mine.

2 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 10/10/2015

Involved in a head on collision,the others drive was on our side of the road and hit us head on , the air bags didn't deploy and sent me into the dash board along with the driver , I sustained severe whiplash and so did the driver we were transported to the hospital by ambulance and I am now j sergio g physical therapy due to the airbags not deploying, the car was involve in another accident weeks later where the car was hit twice intentionally and the air bags didn't deploy then either .

3 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 03/21/2015

My door latch and alternator that about it and my struts.

4 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 03/21/2015

I was driving in the rain in the middle of downtown houston texas, when I heard something pop/snap then my car started pulling very heavy to the right (extremely hard to steer). When I pulled over, I got out of my car and saw that the passenger side front end was almost touching the ground. When I was finally able to take a good look behind my tire, I saw that the strut plate and strut rod had snapped into, making my car inoperatable. This malfunction could be due to a weak weld or something of the sort. But I do know that this is not normal, especially since I did not hit a pot hole or even a small bump in the road to even cause the snap. I am grateful to be alive because it could've been a whole lot worse.

5 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 12/17/2014

Heavy rust on steering and controlarms and other structural joints and welds.

6 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 05/09/2013

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the driver side fender and door crashed into the median. The contact sustained neck and rib injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was stated the casting needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 7,000.


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