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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 2C3CDYBT2CH118269 · Checked Sep 1, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 7

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2C3CDYBT2CH•••••• 2012 Dodge CHALLENGER

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233on the model
39builds in total
Most reported Electrical System 3 Power Train 2 Engine 2 Air Bags 1

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Electrical System Jun 2020
The vehicle was parked and turned off. A switch malfunctioned in the car, causing the driver's window to lower and raise 1/4" every 30 seconds or so. This drained the battery and left us stranded. After doing some research it looks like it is the smart glass switch that failed.…
Steering Aug 2018
I was driving on the freway and my challenger lost power and smelled like something was burning and my steering wheel locked up I had to have it towed 15 miles back to my apartment and now its just sitting I checked for recalls and low and behold there is a recall for an…
Air Bags Oct 2017
Takata recall have received notice that my car has defect air bag inflators.have called my dealer 2 times an say that the maker has not put any infor for them to fix..how do I make makers do this so they can fix my car
Power Train Feb 2017
I received a recall notice regarding timing chain,casing,and guide I took vehicle in to dealership to have recall performed and after I picked up my vehicle 2 weeks later my engine slung a rod through my engine block when vehicle excellerated to 70 miles per hour now chrysler as…
Unknown Or Other Jan 2015
Letter from senator nelson on behalf of constituent regarding his 2012 dodge challenger that states bay dodge doesn't know anything about a recall and would like for someone to notify them; ref: (attn: josiah manzo)
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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 2C3CDYBT2CH118269 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.