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2012 Dodge Charger

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

14

13 current

Combined

11.2L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,472

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2017341 · manufacturer campaign T36

10 July 2017

Transport Canada lists: 300 2011–2014 · Challenger 2011–2014 · Charger 2011–2014 · Durango 2011–2014 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with electro-hydraulic power steering (“EHPS”), the alternator may fail suddenly. This could result in the engine stalling, causing a loss of motive power which could increase the risk of a crash as well as disable various vehicle safety systems, and could also cause a fire. Both issues could increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the part number on the alternator, and will replace the alternator as necessary. Note: Only specific engine and alternator combinations are affected by this campaign.

29,625 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2016500 · manufacturer campaign S68

12 October 2016

Transport Canada lists: Charger 2011–2014 · 2500 2013 · 3500 2007–2013 · 4500 2008–2013 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with a 220 amp alternator, frequent load cycling at the rated amperage capacity and particularly in hot ambient conditions could cause the alternator to develop a short, increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire. If a short develops in the alternator while the vehicle is being driven, it could also result in the engine stalling, causing a loss of motive power and increasing the risk of a crash. Both situations could increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the alternator.

10,077 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2016265 · manufacturer campaign S43

27 May 2016

Transport Canada lists: 300 2005–2012 · Aspen 2007–2009 · Challenger 2008–2012 · Charger 2006–2012 · and 11 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the airbag inflator. Note: Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. The recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk, and is expected to replace airbag inflators before their function would be affected.

459,492 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2016184 · manufacturer campaign S27

26 April 2016

Transport Canada lists: 300 2012–2014 · Charger 2012–2014 · Grand 2014–2015

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the gear shift position indicators and warnings may not be sufficient to deter drivers from exiting the vehicle when the transmission is inadvertently left in a gear other than “Park”. If this occurs and the driver exits the vehicle with the engine running and the parking brake has not been set, unintended vehicle movement can result, increasing the risk of injury and/or a crash.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will update vehicle software to include additional features to protect against driver error.

51,625 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Accessories

Transport Canada recall 2016039 · manufacturer campaign S03

27 January 2016

Transport Canada lists: Charger 2011–2016

What is wrong

Certain vehicles equipped with an original equipment spare tire, the body-side sill assemblies may deform during tire jack use if wheel chocks are not used as instructed in the Owner’s Manual. This could cause the vehicle to become unstable and cause the jack to fail, which could result in injury to the operator.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will provide wheel chocks to vehicle owners. The wheel chocks will be installed with the vehicle’s spare tire in such a manner that they must be removed before the spare tire is removed from its stowed location.

19,005 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2015329 · manufacturer campaign R35

22 July 2015

Transport Canada lists: Charger 2011–2014

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the software in Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module may contain side impact calibrations that are overly sensitive. This could result in unintended deployment of the Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC), seat airbag, and/or seatbelt pre-tensioner during certain driving conditions, which could startle the driver and result in a vehicle crash causing injury and/or property damage.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will update the ORC module calibration.

13,169 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2014446 · manufacturer campaign P60

9 October 2014

Transport Canada lists: 300 2011–2014 · Challenger 2011–2014 · Charger 2011–2014 · Durango 2011–2014 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with 3.6L engines and 160 amp output alternators, the alternator may fail suddenly. This could result in the engine stalling, causing a loss of motive power which could increase the risk of a crash as well as disable various vehicle safety systems, and could also cause a fire. Both issues could increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the alternator.

16,080 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2014073 · manufacturer campaign P08

5 March 2014

Transport Canada lists: Charger 2011–2012

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the headlamp low beam connector could overheat, causing a loss of low beam function. This could compromise driver visibility and increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the headlamp wiring harness, bulbs, and/or headlamp assemblies as required.

2,854 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2013101 · manufacturer campaign N07

5 April 2013

Transport Canada lists: 300 2011–2012 · Challenger 2011–2012 · Charger 2011–2012

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, seat airbag wiring harnesses were built with improperly sized electrical terminal crimps that may cause an intermittent illumination of the airbag warning light. If the airbag light illuminates, the seat side airbags may not deploy in the event of a crash, which could increase the risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace driver and passenger seat airbag harnesses.

7,010 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2012153 · manufacturer campaign M10

3 May 2012

Transport Canada lists: 300 2011–2012 · Charger 2011–2012

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a power distribution center bus bar could overheat, causing a loss of Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system function. Loss of ABS/ESC could increase the risk of a crash, which may result in property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will relocate the ABS/ESC system fuse within the power distribution center.

8,266 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2012049 · manufacturer campaign M01

8 February 2012

Transport Canada lists: Charger 2011–2012

What is wrong

On certain Dodge Charger police vehicles, a power distribution center bus bar could overheat, causing a loss of Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system function. Loss of ABS/ESC could increase the risk of a crash, which may result in property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will relocate the ABS/ESC system fuse within the power distribution center.

329 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2012046 · manufacturer campaign M01

8 February 2012

Transport Canada lists: Charger 2011–2012

What is wrong

On certain Dodge Charger police vehicles, an overheated bulb harness connector could result in a loss of low beam headlamp operation. The sudden loss of low beam headlamp illumination, should it occur during a rainy/snowy day, or during hours of darkness, could compromise the driver's ability to see the road and its users, which could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace both headlamp harnesses. Note: This recall is superseded by recall 2012049.

329 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2011351 · manufacturer campaign L33

27 September 2011

Transport Canada lists: 200 2012 · Town 2012 · Charger 2012 · Durango 2012 · and 3 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine, debris in the cylinder block (from the manufacturing process) could cause connecting rod bearing and crankshaft bearing damage. As a result, abnormal engine performance may be noticed, and in some cases the engine could fail. Engine failure would result in lost vehicle propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and driver reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the engine assembly.

30 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Full-size
In its class
More efficient than 67% of 81 2012 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
258 g/km

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Common questions

Does the 2012 Dodge Charger have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 14 recalls on record for the 2012 Dodge Charger. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2012 Dodge Charger get?
NRCan rates the 2012 Dodge Charger at 11.2 L/100 km combined, emitting 258 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 12 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2012 Dodge Charger for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,472 in fuel, producing roughly 5,174 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.