Dodge Charger Police Problems by Year
NHTSA has 27 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Dodge Charger Police, across 4 model years (2011–2014). The 2012 model year has the most complaints (13). The most reported problem area overall is fuel/propulsion system.
Dodge Charger Police years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Charger Police year: 2012. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2012 Charger Police: 13 complaints, 1 recall
- 2013 Charger Police: 7 complaints, 1 recall
- 2011 Charger Police: 4 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Dodge Charger Police problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Dodge Charger Police model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Charger Police | 3 | 1 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2013 Charger Police | 7 | 1 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2012 Charger Police | 13 | 1 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2011 Charger Police | 4 | 1 | — | Fuel/propulsion System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Dodge Charger Police years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2012 (13) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Charger Police year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Dodge Charger Police?
Fuel/propulsion System, with 9 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Dodge Charger Police have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.