Is a 2012 Dodge Charger safe?

The 2012 Chrysler 300 and 2012 Dodge Charger sedans have both received five-star safety ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The two cars also were awarded the Top Safety Pick designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

What is the safest Dodge vehicle?

Jeep Renegade (2020 or newer) The 2019 model received the highest scores possible for crashworthiness in every collision test, making it a Top Safety Pick by the IIHS.

Is the Dodge Ram truck safe?

The IIHS gave the 2021 Dodge Ram 1500 a Top Safety Pick. A Top Safety Pick is awarded when a vehicle gets good ratings in the driver-side and passenger-side small overlap front ratings and moderate overlap front. A vehicle must also get a good rating in side crash tests, roof strength and head restraint tests.

How do I know my car is safe?

Check the NHTSA database The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is the agency responsible for evaluating new cars and rating them on a 5-star scale. Head to nhtsa.gov/ratings and the website will prompt you to enter your year, make and model.

Why is my 2012 Dodge Charger overheating?

The most common reasons a Dodge Charger is overheating are a coolant leak (water pump, radiator, hose etc.), the radiator fan, or a failed thermostat.

Which model of Dodge is best?

#1 – 2019 Dodge Challenger At the top of our list is the coveted Dodge Challenger. We highly recommend the 2019 model due to its incredible technology.

Are Dodge Challengers safe cars?

The 2021 Dodge Challenger is just as safe as it is powerful, and this also reflects in its NHTSA Ratings. The 2021 Challenger has received a five-star NHTSA overall rating.

Do Dodge Chargers run hot?

The Dodge Charger is a sports car that adrenaline junkies love to drive. However, because of their power, they are prone to running hot. So no matter if you have the 3.6 L V6, 5.7 L Hemi, 6.2 L V8, or 6.4 L V8, you need to be aware of why your engine is overheating.

Why is my Dodge Charger leaking?

The most common reasons a Dodge Charger has a coolant leak are loose hose connections, a broken radiator, or a failed water pump.

Is a Dodge a good car to buy?

Dodge has a better-than-average predicted reliability score, and its owner satisfaction rating is also better than average. It earned a road-test score of 77. Two of the four models that were tested earned Consumer Reports’ recommendation. Chrysler is ranked 18 on this list with an overall score of 69.