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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 2C3CDXJGXCH183918 · Checked Sep 8, 2026
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2C3CDXJGXCH•••••• 2012 Dodge CHARGER

This build is quieter than most: 3 complaints against 7 for the average 2012 Dodge CHARGER build.

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588on the model
83builds in total
Most reported Steering 2 Structure 1

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Steering Aug 2019
My power steering went out again! This is now the 3rd time! I was backing out of my driveway and my steering wheel light came on, this made my steering wheel hard to turn! This has been a complete inconvenience to keep having to deal with this
Structure Feb 2019
2 of the 4 bolt heads sheared off of the rear connecting points on the engine cradle. Drivers side time is unknown. Passenger side happened in my driveway when car was coming in to park. See photos. If the passenger side bolt head had sheared off on the road, I would have…
Steering Jun 2019
My power steering has went out twice. My steering locks up making it difficult to drive. This is completely dangerous and happens without warning

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2C3CDXJGXCH183918 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.