2012 Dodge Charger vs 2012 Toyota Avalon
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Dodge Charger | 2012 Toyota Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 648 | 30 |
| Recall campaigns | 14 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 219 | 292 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 20 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 49 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–23 | 22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 64,000 mi | 33,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Charger | Toyota Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 359 | 4 |
| Air Bags | 111 | 6 |
| Engine | 94 | 1 |
| Power Train | 65 | 1 |
| Steering | 53 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 52 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 43 | 3 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 35 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 121 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 36 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 33 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 33 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 24 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 10 | 0 |
| Overheating | 9 | 0 |
2012 Dodge Charger
2012 Toyota Avalon
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.