2012 Dodge Charger Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 72 brake-related complaints for the 2012 Dodge Charger, 11% of its 648 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 60,000. No related recalls are listed for this brake issue, though owners frequently tie it to alternator failures.
- Brakes complaints
- 72
- 11% of 648
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 5
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 60,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminating suddenly, followed by the brake pedal becoming hard or the vehicle stalling in traffic.
- Several drivers describe losing power steering, brakes, and electrical function together while driving at highway speed, often linked to an alternator problem causing smoke or a burning smell.
- Some owners report the brake pedal failing to stop the car despite being fully depressed, in one case resulting in a rear-end collision.
- Multiple complaints describe the vehicle stalling or losing all power (radio, windows, dash lights) while the ABS and emergency brake lights flash, sometimes at speeds around 35 to 65 mph.
- One owner reported the brakes locking or failing to release entirely, requiring the vehicle to be towed.
- A few complaints mention the car unexpectedly rolling or sliding when parked or braking on a hill, with the emergency brake used as a last resort.
When 2012 Dodge Charger brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 7, 2012, latest Jan 27, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2012 Dodge Charger
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Charger model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Dodge Charger?
- NHTSA lists 72 brake-related complaints for the 2012 Charger, making up 11% of the 648 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for 2012 Dodge Charger brake problems?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this brake complaint category, though several owners describe the issue as connected to a known alternator failure pattern.
- At what mileage do 2012 Charger brake problems usually happen?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 60,000 miles.
- Are the brake issues linked to crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data tied to this complaint category shows 3 crashes, 5 fires, and 1 injury reported for the 2012 Charger.
- How does the 2012 Charger compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2012 Charger's 72 brake complaints (11% share) are lower than the 2011 model's 83 complaints (12% share) but higher than most later years, such as 2016 with 11 complaints (6% share).