Car financing: 2012 Dodge Challenger
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. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- 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.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
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.
The 2012 Dodge Challenger for buyers
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2012 Dodge Challenger; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. 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
Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Owners filed 253 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system, air bags and engine; have those parts checked.
Engine and fuel
Under the hood: the 3.6L 6-cylinder and rear-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
It is rated at 11.3 L/100 km combined; 300 km takes about 34 litres. At our price setting, 1,000 km costs about $175.20. The EPA estimates US$3,200 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Space, size and seats
As a mid-size car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight. The EPA measures its luggage space at 453 litres, roughly a family's bags for a long weekend.
Is it right for your trip?
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits commuters, couples and business trips.
Rent it for a week first
Drive the Challenger on your commute before you commit to it. If the Challenger is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer.
Money matters
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Which one to look for
Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.
Next step
Want to try the model first? Send a request with your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2012 Dodge Challenger from us first.
Ask us about the 2012 Dodge Challenger
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 Dodge Challenger for you and reply within one business day.
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.