Component Record

Dodge Charger 2012 Lighting Problems

52 distinct owners reported a lighting problem on the 2012 Dodge Charger - 8% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage52 complaints

52 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

12V042000Reported February 7, 2012 - 9,137 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on February 7, 2012. The campaign covers an estimated 9,137 vehicles across all affected models.

14V101000Reported March 4, 2014 - 43,431 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on March 4, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 43,431 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System365 Air Bags111 Engine97 Power Train65 Steering53 Brakes47

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.