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Dodge Charger Police recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 27 owner complaints for the Dodge Charger Police, covering model years 2011 to 2014. The 2012 model year drew the most complaints (13), and Fuel/Propulsion System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 1 recall campaign on file
  • 27 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 4 model years with data (2011–2014)
  • most complaints: 2012 (13 for that model year)
  • top component: Fuel/Propulsion System (9 complaints)
  • latest recall 16V739000 (reported Oct 13, 2016)
  • 1 complaint reporting a crash (3.7%)
  • 1 complaint reporting a fire (3.7%)
  • 1 complaint reporting an injury (3.7%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Dodge Charger Police complaints by model year

4 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2012 model year has the most complaints: 13 of 27, or 48.1%. Next come 2013 (7) and 2011 (4). The fewest are for 2014, with 3 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Dodge Charger Police owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2011–2014Column chart of 27 complaints across 4 model years. The highest is 2012 with 13. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2011: 4 complaints420112012: 13 complaints1320122013: 7 complaints720132014: 3 complaints32014
Dodge Charger Police complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Dodge Charger Police complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
201140000
2012130100
201370000
201431010
All model years271110

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Dodge Charger Police components

top 12 · NHTSA categories

Fuel/Propulsion System is the component named most often, in 9 complaints (33.3% of all 27), followed by Electrical System (8) and Engine (6).

Components named most often in Dodge Charger Police complaints (top 12)
Components named most often in Dodge Charger Police complaints (top 12)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System933.3%
Electrical System829.6%
Engine622.2%
Steering414.8%
Fuel System, Gasoline27.4%
Service Brakes27.4%
Unknown or Other27.4%
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)13.7%
Engine and Engine Cooling13.7%
Power Train13.7%
Suspension13.7%
Vehicle Speed Control13.7%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Dodge Charger Police recalls

1 campaign · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Charger Police, newest first. The only campaign, 16V739000, covers model years 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014.

  • 1 recall campaign
Dodge Charger Police recall campaigns covering each model year
2011: 1 campaign2012: 1 campaign2013: 1 campaign2014: 1 campaign

  1. NHTSA campaign 16V739000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator

    Model years 2011–2014

    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.

    Consequence:
    If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
    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. Chrysler's number for this recall is S68.

    Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Dodge Charger Police questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Dodge Charger Police have?

NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall campaign for the Dodge Charger Police, covering model years 2011 to 2014. The campaign, 16V739000, was reported on October 13, 2016 and is filed under “Electrical system”.

Which Dodge Charger Police model year has the most complaints?

The 2012 model year, with 13 of the 27 complaints in NHTSA’s file (48.1%). The next are 2013 (7) and 2011 (4). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Dodge Charger Police complaint?

Fuel/Propulsion System is the component named most often: 9 complaints, or 33.3% of all 27. Electrical System (8) and Engine (6) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Dodge Charger Police?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Dodge dealer.

How many Dodge Charger Police complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 27 complaints, 1 report a crash, 1 a fire, 1 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.