2012 Dodge Challenger for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 11.3 to 13.9 L/100 km combined (EPA). 6 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 11.3 to 13.9 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 6
For sale
We do not have a 2012 Dodge Challenger for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2012 Dodge Challenger specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.6L 6-cylinder | 5.7L 8-cylinder | 5.7L 8-cylinder | 6.4L 8-cylinder | 6.4L 8-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 13.3 L/100 km | 15.1 L/100 km | 15.6 L/100 km | 16.6 L/100 km | 16.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.9 L/100 km | 9.6 L/100 km | 10.1 L/100 km | 10.3 L/100 km | 10.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.3 L/100 km | 12.6 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 13.9 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 263 g/km | 291 g/km | 307 g/km | 325 g/km | 325 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $17.52 | $19.53 | $22.93 | $24.15 | $24.33 |
2012 Dodge Challenger: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.6 L | 5.7 L | 5.7 L | 6.4 L | 6.4 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,200 | US$4,000 | US$4,550 | US$4,850 | US$4,850 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,504 | $3,906 | $4,586 | $4,830 | $4,866 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2012 Dodge Challenger
- NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 253 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (140), air bags (47) and engine (25). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V018000 | 2019-01-15 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to... |
| 18V021000 | 2018-01-09 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico,... |
| 17V435000 | 2017-07-10 | electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp... |
| 16V352000 | 2016-05-24 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500... |
| 14V634000 | 2014-10-08 | electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator... |
| 13V118000 | 2013-04-03 | air bags | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured April 11, 2011, through December 14, 2011. The affected vehicles may have improperly sized terminal crimps on the seat side-airbag wiring harness which may cause the seat... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2012 Dodge Challenger?
No 2012 Dodge Challenger is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. This page puts the 2012 Dodge Challenger in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.
What to check on the Challenger
Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Owners filed 253 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system, air bags and engine; have those parts checked. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.
Under the hood
The 3.6L 6-cylinder is what moves it, with rear-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
Expect about 34 litres for every 300 km, going by its 11.3 L/100 km combined rating. That works out to about $17.52 per 100 km at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,200 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
How big it is
A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. The EPA lists 453 litres for luggage, roughly a family's bags for a long weekend.
Good uses for the Challenger
It uses more fuel than most, so it suits shorter trips or people who need its size. It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while.
Drive it on your own roads
Rent the Challenger for a week and see how it fits your life. Rent the Challenger first, and buy only if it fits your life. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer.
The cost of driving it
The EPA estimates US$3,200 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $17.52 in fuel.
Year and trim
Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Within the 2012 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.
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Rent it for a week before you buy
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Buying the 2012 Dodge Challenger
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 Dodge Challenger?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2012 Dodge Challenger before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2012 Dodge Challenger have recalls?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2012 Dodge Challenger cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,200 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3504.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.