This page covers 1 recall and 13 owner complaints for the 2012 Dodge Charger Police.
Complaints for the 2012 Dodge Charger Police cluster most heavily around the engine and steering systems. On the engine side, owners report misfires, tapping noises, and camshaft or lifter failures, sometimes appearing at relatively low mileage, along with at least one report of an under-hood fire that damaged the front end of the vehicle. Steering complaints center on power steering loss or lockup, with some owners describing the problem recurring even after the power steering pump was replaced, one report notes the vehicle was pulled from service because steering became too stiff and unpredictable to use safely on patrol. A single complaint describes an unexpected engine shutdown on the highway accompanied by a warning light on the instrument cluster. Suspension rounds out the named systems but at low volume, with only one report on file.
13
Total Complaints
1
Fire-Related
By System
At a glance
What can fail
The 220 amp alternator may suddenly fail, leaving the vehicle without charging power.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the alternator with a revised alternator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
