Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2012 Champion Challenger
NHTSA data on file today
The 2012 Champion Challenger has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V573000 Wheelchair Lift may Raise too High NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V757000 Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V821000 Imperial Triangle Warning Signs/FMVSS 125 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V742000 Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V593000 Wheelchair Lift Armored Cable Short Circuit NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$9,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2012 Champion Challenger is plagued by repeated equipment recalls, primarily involving wheelchair lifts, which indicate potential long-term reliability concerns. The limited owner complaint data suggests relatively few engine issues, but the frequent recalls suggest a pattern of equipment failure.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| wheelchair lift | 30,000–60,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | very common |
| triangle warning signs | 15,000–30,000 miles | $50–$150 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake servicing
- Transmission check
- Air filter replacement
- Coolant system flush
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Abnormal lift function
- Intermittent warning lights
- Poor engine performance
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2012 Champion Challenger at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.