Dodge Charger Police Problems by Year

We compared every Dodge Charger Police model year from 2012–2013 using 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 1 recall and federal defect investigations. No Charger Police year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

2model years
20complaints
1recalls
—worst years
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Complaints by model year

20122013137
Owner complaints per model year, Dodge Charger Police. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20137—1Fuel SystemFew
201213—1ElectricalLimited data

* Complaints compared with the median Charger Police year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Dodge Charger Police problems

  • Electrical systemworst: 2012
    735%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 2012
    735%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2013
    735%
  • Steeringworst: 2012
    315%
  • Brakesworst: 2012
    210%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2012
    15%
  • Stability & traction controlworst: 2012
    15%
  • Suspensionworst: 2012
    15%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 2012
    15%

Latest Dodge Charger Police recalls

Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator

NHTSA recall 16V-739 · Oct 13, 2016 · 74,811 vehicles

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Charger Police vehicles, 2007-2013 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2013 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2013 RAM 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a 220 amp alternator that may suddenly fail.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator with a revised alternator, free of charge. The recall began on December 23, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Dodge Charger Police should you avoid?

None of the Dodge Charger Police years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Dodge Charger Police problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (7), engine & cooling (7) and fuel & propulsion system (7). Electrical complaints peak in the 2012 model year.

How many recalls has the Dodge Charger Police had?

1 recall across 2012–2013. The model year with the most is 2012.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.