2012 Dodge Charger service brakes problems
43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2012 Dodge Charger — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Brake Light, ABS Light, and Traction Control Light lit up on dash. Took car to dealership and the issue was diagnosed as a faulty ABS module. This is MOPAR part 68160269AB, which is discontinued. I was also told that there were no after-market options, and that programming a used one might not…”
filed Jan 27, 2026
“I have called the dealerships in Fresno Ca and Clovis Ca asked them to check out my car because of all the recalls that were done by them I'm having problems with it or had to replace it again. I also told them since it was a recall and they supposedly repaired it I wanted them to check into it to…”
filed Jan 26, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Service Brakes, HydraulicCampaign 12V042000 · Feb 7, 2012
Related service bulletins
Pad kit - rear disc brake, front disc brake
108463 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 18, 2025Pad kit - rear disc brake, front disc brake
108464 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 17, 2025
Service Brakes problems in other Charger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Charger | 3 | 12% |
| 2019 Charger | 12 | 10% |
| 2018 Charger | 6 | 5% |
| 2017 Charger | 5 | 4% |
| 2016 Charger | 8 | 4% |
| 2015 Charger | 15 | 11% |
| 2014 Charger | 31 | 9% |
| 2013 Charger | 13 | 4% |
| 2011 Charger | 40 | 6% |
| 2010 Charger | 5 | 2% |
| 2009 Charger | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 Charger | 13 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Dodge Charger
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.