2012 Dodge Challenger safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
11
complaints reporting a crash
8
complaints reporting fire
6
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 7 report injuries (8 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2012 Dodge Challenger vehicles were involved in 37 fatal crashes with 16 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskUpon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure… · Jan 15, 2019
- Fire riskAir Bags · Jan 9, 2018
- Fire riskAffected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped… · Jul 10, 2017
- Crash riskAir Bags · May 24, 2016
- Crash riskIn the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail · Oct 8, 2014
- Crash riskAffected vehicles may have improperly sized terminal crimps on the seat… · Apr 3, 2013