general problems of the 2012 Dodge Charger - part 2

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

36 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/29/2016

Takata recall on Saturday February 27 my car radio began to turn off and on the display screen it said battery saver mode. I assumed my battery needed to charge but later that night it started and within minutes it did it again but the auto shops were closed. I was unable to take it the next day and today Monday February 29 as I drove to work my radio turned off again. After work I decided to drive to the auto zone to get the battery checked. As I drove my screen began turning off and on, my a/c kept turning up and down but blowing hot air, as if the heater was on, and the display screen where it shows speed turned white and started blinking on and off, all the indexes on the dash went crazy and maybe two minutes later my car shut off while driving and I struggled to turn as the steering locked. I was lucky to be near the auto zone already and away from traffic. My son was with me it was a horrible experience. They were able to check it and it was the alternator. My headlight on the passenger side is out as well. I have heard of recalls with all these parts but apparently mine is not on the list. Same problems. This really needs to be addressed.

37 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/31/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Charger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags); 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 notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

38 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/27/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Charger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v467000 (air bags, seat belts) 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 contact had not experienced a failure. Sg.

39 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/06/2014

First of all the customer service at the local dealership! sucks! when you called they (it's a call center), and they transfer where no one ever picks up. My problem occured on 8/6/2014. My car was driving in battery mode (which is not listed in the manual by the way). So, I called the Dodge chyrsler customer service to find out what was going on 1-800-423-6343. Only thing they advise was take to the dealer for diagnostic testing (which you the consumer have to pay for). Now remind you I have only had this car for one year and I am the second owner. I have kept up all my oil changes and regualr maintenance required for mileage, but all all of sudden the freaking alternator goes out on a 2012 Dodge Charger. Of course this does not sound right. So, I get a call back from the local dealership and they advise me that it will be $655 plus diagnostic. I have beed advised by the dealership as well as the chysler group llc customer center they can not assist with cost due to decline matrix and the history of the vehicle. I have gotten nothing but bs from everyone in regards to the so called case no. They gave me. The cutomer service representative have been extremely rude. I ask for a manager which they advised me they could not give me. (remind you again I use to work for a call center) I have not never heard a rep telling a customer you can not speak to a manager. Bull crap! also, I was told they are not allowed to give out headquarters numbers or information of address (which I ended up google the information). I planned on taking this matter up. I have electric issues, airbag issues, and more since I got this vehicle. Everyone tried to warn me about buying a Dodge, but I guess they were right ang I was wrong. Thanks, a concern owner of a Dodge Charger.

40 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/03/2014

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the vehicle constantly had an intermittent drastic reduction in speed in which the contact had to press the accelerator pedal and then pulled the vehicle over to shut off the vehicle to reset the computer each time the failure recurred. The contact also indicated that the air bag warning lamp was flashing. The contact stated that the failure was progressing to the point that the vehicle may stall. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: (electrical system) and the remedy was still under development. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part and the permanent remedy would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contacts vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was continuing to experience the intermittent failure. The approximate failure mileage was not available.

41 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/10/2013

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that he received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number 13v118000 (air bags) several months ago and was informed by the manufacturer that the part was not available and an expected date of availability could not be provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available. Kmj.

42 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2012

I have had numerous recalls on this car, especially one that is pending that does not seem to have a remedy yet, I also had a problem with the driver seat making cracks and squeaky noises as well as losing my settings so I often have to adjust the seat , I took the car in about 4-5 times for this repair and it was never done correctly.



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