2012 Dodge Charger cruise control problems
Owners reported cruise control problems in 20 complaints for the 2012 Dodge Charger, 2% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 20 2% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 68,000 miles 17 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When cruise control problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 17 cruise control complaints that report mileage, the median is about 68,000 miles, and 47% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. While driving approximately 35 MPH, there was a sudden loss of power and the vehicle veered to the right. The vehicle accelerated at a high rate of speed. The brake pedal was applied with force, but the brakes failed to respond. As a result, the contact crashed on the side of the road. The driver sustained injuries to the head, back, arm, chest, and was unconscious. The contact was transported to the hospital by ambulance for medical attention.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. While driving 45 MPH, the accelerator pedal was applied, but the vehicle failed to accelerate over 3,500 rpms. Also, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Dodge Charger
- Electrical system 365 complaints
- Air bags 111 complaints
- Engine 97 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 65 complaints
- Steering 53 complaints
- Lighting 52 complaints
- Brakes 47 complaints
- Stability control 35 complaints