2012 Dodge Charger vs 2012 Tesla Model S
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Dodge Charger | 2012 Tesla Model S |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 648 | 61 |
| Recall campaigns | 14 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 219 | 87 |
| Investigations | 3 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 20 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 49 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–23 | 89 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 64,000 mi | 68,481 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Charger | Tesla Model S |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 359 | 37 |
| Air Bags | 111 | 1 |
| Engine | 94 | 1 |
| Power Train | 65 | 5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 52 | 5 |
| Steering | 53 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 43 | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 35 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 121 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 36 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 33 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 33 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 24 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 10 | 0 |
| Overheating | 9 | 0 |
2012 Dodge Charger
2012 Tesla Model S
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.