Code: rfh b259e-01 trunk/liftgate door handle sense-general electrical failure. Trunk opens while driving, this is a known issue to dodge with thousands of vehicle owners experiencing this issue.
2012 Dodge Charger body problems
11 complaints (2% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 110,000. 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 110,000
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Body8
- Body: door: hinge and attachments1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Dodge Charger body problems in other years
Related recalls
Structure
- What is wrong
- FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured August 23, 2010, to January 7, 2016. When an affected vehicle is lifted using the supplied tire jack without chocking the wheels, the vehicle's body-side sill may give causing the tire jack to fail and the car to fall.
- Risk
- A car that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will provide owners with wheel chocks and instructions for their use, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S03.
Recall number 16V043000 · Recall details
What 2012 Dodge Charger owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
2 of the 4 bolt heads sheared off of the rear connecting points on the engine cradle. Drivers side time is unknown. Passenger side happened in my driveway when car was coming in to park. See photos. If the passenger side bolt head had sheared off on the road, I would have continued to drive the car. Could this have caused a severe accident while doing the common speed limit of 75mph? Then the actual cause of the accident would have been overlooked as the sheared bolt heads would have been contributed to the accident. Cause of failure has been attributed to rust, but I cannot see a 1/2 bolt rusting through in 7 years, even if 5 years were spent in northern ohio. Repairs cost over $3800.00
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. A police report was filed. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy and was uncertain as to which failure may or may not have been related to the collision. The dealer (ganas auto southgate, 4730 firestone blvd, southgate, ca 90280, 323‑364‑5004) failed to inform the contact, at the time of purchase, that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v043000 (structure), 16v240000 (power train), 15v467000 (air bags and seat belts), and 16v352000 (air bags). The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and then towed to the same dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and the crash. The contact was awaiting a response from the manufacturer. The failure mileage was not available.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start at times and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. In addition, when the accelerator pedal was applied, the vehicle was slow to accelerate. The vehicle had to be towed more than once and was inspected as well as diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The independent mechanic also provided repairs as the failures progressed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v634000 (electrical system), 16v352000 (air bags), 15v467000 (air bags, seat belts), and 16v043000 (structure). The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 132,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Engine light has come on several times, last time engine light came on car stopped in middle of driving on highway. Driver's side door has been replaced twice and has failed to work for a third time; door has opened while driving and would not close until several times closing it would it finally engage and close.
Tl* the contact owned a 2012 dodge charger. While driving in inclement weather (extensive fog), the contact reached down to pick up an item, and the vehicle veered southbound into northbound traffic. A crash occurred. The driver's side air bag and front passenger air bag deployed with force. The contact received lacerations to the face and eyes, fractures to both wrists, and injuries to the back and spine. Medical attention was required. The child passenger sustained minor injuries that did not require medical treatment. The contact was uncertain if the failure was related to the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v634000 (electrical system), 15v467000 (air bags), 16v352000 (air bags), and 16v043000 (structure). The vehicle was destroyed and towed. A police report was filed. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. While driving approximately 30 MPH, all the lights on the instrument panel illuminated and dimmed. In addition, the ABS warning indicator illuminated, the steering wheel seized, the gear shifter failed to shift gears, and the vehicle stalled and lost power. The vehicle was towed to ed voyles chrysler dealer (located on 789 cobb parkway se, marietta ga, 30060, (770)429-1100), but the parts for the repair were not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v634000 (electrical system), 15v467000 (air bags, seat belts), 16v043000 (structure), and 16v352000 (air bags). The parts needed for the repairs were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The dealer diagnosed that the alternator assembly needed to be replaced. The VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v634000 (electrical system) and 16v739000 (electrical system). The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v352000 (air bags), 15v467000 (air bags), and 16v043000 (structure). The failure mileage was not available. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v043000 (structure) 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. Parts distribution disconnect.
Vehicle staled in middle of highway lost all dash lights stereo back up camera dealership could not get car in for a week had it towed to home burnt next day
Questions about the 2012 Dodge Charger body
Does the 2012 Dodge Charger have body problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the body of the 2012 Dodge Charger, 2% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2012 Dodge Charger body problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 110,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Dodge Charger body?
Yes, 1 recall: 16V043000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Dodge Charger have the most body problems?
The Dodge Charger model years with the most body complaints are 2016 (53 complaints), 2017 (20 complaints) and 2018 (19 complaints).
Other 2012 Dodge Charger problems
Electrical 359Airbags 111Engine 96Transmission 65Steering 53Lights 52Brakes 46Driver assistance 40Acceleration 20Visibility 15Fuel system 13Suspension 10Seat belts 7Wheels 6Seats 4Tires 3
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