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2012 Dodge Challenger consumer reviews

$25,195 starting MSRP
side view of 2012 Challenger Dodge
(131 reviews)
97% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.8
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.9
  • Reliability 4.8
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2012 Dodge Challenger 392

The passenger seat adjustment (and seat back adjustment of both front seats) is sub-par. An engine light came on shortly after purchasing vehicle (service was not sure exactly what the problem was, but it might have been a loose gas cap or a sensor in the suspension). Still, I love the vehicle!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Beautiful Ride

Have a 2012 Challenger R/T Mopar Exterior package with 6 speed manual transmission. Ride is exceptional, the shift is smooth with short throws. In my opinion it's the best retro muscle car put out by the big 3 after driving each. Interior is put together well, audio system with nav is great. The sound of that Hemi is awesome.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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challenger lover

First off this is my 2nd r/t last was a 2009 I traded in for a 2011 jeep wrangler unlimited. Then I lasted 6 months before I had to have another so I bought a 2012 and still kept the jeep. My advice though don't go v6 always go manual and if you can afford it go srt8 cause I'm thinking in about a month or so I might have too

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Car!

Drives and handles great! You have all the comforts with: navovation, pushbutton start, heated leather, and great visibility. The car looks awesome on top of all that!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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Stunning car.

This car is Hot. It will make you smile every time you accelerate. I got the 5.7 Hemi and I am very impressed with the performance. Turns and stops on a dime and is very comfortable to drive.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Dream car

Always wanted a sports car.Dodge Challenger rt plus 2012 that I recently purchased fulfilled my dream.The best in handling,looks sharp and mean and packs plenty of horse power 375 hp. 0-60mph 5.1sec which is only .4 mil sec more than srt8.in my opinion challenger rt the best in price and horse power,people cant help but look when i drive down the street.Love it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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POWERFUL

NEEDED SOME MUSCLE FOR A BIG RIDE.......AND PASSING POWER IN THE MOUNTAINS....P.S LOOK FOR THE FUEL FEATURE IN THE V-8 IF YOU COMMUTE..

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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More Incredible with Every Mile

This is the best car that I've ever owned. The '12 R/T handles like it's on rails. The HEMI is the only true option. It burbles and roars at idle all the way up to 25MPH. Really step on it and it explodes. Just completed 1,800 mile roundtrip on the interstate and averaged 25-26 MPG. An incredible drive on rural country roads. This car gets many appreciative looks on the road and in parking lots. Too many folks rubber necking to get a long look to count. You could get a Mustang but they are as common as a Camry or Accord. I'm sure nobody in a Mustang gets as much attention as this Challenger does. The overall feeling is that you're tied to the road and in complete control. The only choice if you want a true American muscle car. Don't believe it? Watch 'Vanishing Point.'

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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BEST CAR I EVER OWNED

AS LONG AS YOU DRIVE "GREEN" IT GETS DECENT MILEAGE. BUT THIS IS A TRUE MUSCLE CAR. THE LOOKS YOU GET FROM OTHER DRIVERS AND PARKING LOTS MAKE THE CHALLENGER WORTH IT! BUT, WHEN YOU DRIVE IT SELLS IT SELF THE HORSEPOWER, COMFORT, AND PLESURE TO DRIVE IS UNMATCHED. THIS IS A CAR THAT MAKES SIT A LITTLE TALLER AND MAKES YOU PROUD TO DRIVE AND OWN AMERICAN!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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2012 dodge challenger sxt

well bought the car for the wife cant believe she went for the OLDSCHOOL look.We went with the v6 SXT. knowing were not pay gas prices from the 70's but MAN THE CAR IS DEFFENTLY A DREAM.The car is set up really nice inside and out being the first new car we,ve bought it came with the 20inch tires and rides smooth,test drove a few older ones and nothang came close to the 2012..the motor goes up hills at ez without the hard overdrive kicken in and throwing away half a tank of gas..it went up hill passes at such a ez that i was shock how smoth and mangeable the car was whit out that over powering kick from the trans and seems to want to drop or blow most vech up not the 2012 challenger its a work of art how everythang comes togeather in this car almost just wright..Now i really dis like how the trunk and tail lights dont line up but did compare with other dodge challengers there all the same in that departmant y i have no idea but really thank they could of engneered that section better..you cant not wear yr seat belt becuz the noise of no seat binger drives u crazy that u want to put it on.There is def plenty of room in this car if u have kids.The sirius radio rocks get it free for a year not bad,blue tooth in the radio is nice haveing u can be heard from the back seat.Sound system could be better they boast about a 200 watt amp and bla bla it just could be better..So far the gas mpg isnt that bad and not haveing to use a key to start or open the car is nice but have to have to have key fob with u. there is alot of extras that come with the sxt like heated seats leather interior auto or standard which i feel is for the birds eather it is or it isn't so i like just keepen it in auto.Its a sharp lookin car didnt come with sun roof if u can get one in the v6 get one thats the only thing its missing..Kids love the wife picking them up in it at school it's def a eye opener..Also the thermostat is nice so it keeps the the inside just right on a long haule..The front lights could be brighter but may it's just me but the dual exhaust is sweeet!!!!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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