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2012 Dodge Charger repairs by problem area

Engine (26%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (12%)

Suspension and Steering (7%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (35%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (14%)

Other (5%)

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2012 Dodge Charger electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (75%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan

470-horsepower 6.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

35000 mi

US $1100
Noise coming from A/C vents sounded like a continuos "tack-tack-tack". Diagnosed bad A/C vent actuators for drivers side. 

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2012 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan

292-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

620 mi Check engine light came on. Dealer scanned the problem & traced it to a negative ground fault error. All fixed under warranty. 

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2012 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan

292-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed automatic RWD

7000 mi Radio unit (4.3 touchscreen) was replaced. The issue was that the radio would turn on but there would be no audio. 
41000 mi The front 4 speakers stopped working at the same time. Decided that the factory radio is junk anyway and I guess I'm lucky it worked for 6 years (how pathetic). Decided to cut to the chase and replace the entire system. Unfortunately, this requires at least $400 worth of adapters just to get started. I will wait for the fall to do this. 
50000 mi

US $30
Vent damper actuator made a ticking noise. This is a common problem. Replaced the part. 
163000 mi

US $280
an actuator door for the fan blower needed to be replaced 
8300 mi Airbarg warning light would turn on and off. Repaired with recall. 

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2012 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan

292-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

34500 mi After the original recall work for the headlight assembly, the new, replacement's leads melted and shorted the bulb, requiring a new headlight assembly replacement. After the original recall work for the headlight assembly, the new, replacement's leads melted and shorted the bulb, requiring a new headlight assembly replacement. 
70000 mi The radio reported a fault after being reviewed for skipping (radio and CD) and not holding phone calls. There was also noted limited access to access radio controls. 
72000 mi Audio from the radio was cutting in and out. Bluetooth not connecting to phone. 
7300 mi

US $109
There was a clicking noise emitted from the dash. A vent actuator was replaced. 
74000 mi Bluetooth intermittently working. This was related to trips earlier in May 2017 and February 2017. Bluetooth was not connecting to phone. This was related to repair work attempted in March 2017. 

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2012 Dodge Charger Electrical Problems

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