2012 Dodge Charger Power Train Problems
- 50
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 50 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- power train · 7 records
- check engine · 5 records
- failure mileage · 5 records
- warning indicators · 4 records
- engine light · 4 records
- timing chain · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 16 |
| 1–30k mi | 11 |
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 doge charger. After the contact parked the vehicle in the driveway, it began to roll away as the contact exited the vehicle. The contact engaged the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. Additionally, while shoveling snow, the vehicle moved backwards while the gear shifter was in park. The contact jumped in the vehicle and depressed the brake pedal. There were no warning indicators…
ODI 11289722
Air Bags · Engine · Power Train
Had the air bag recall fixed but yet the air bag light still comes on all the time and and out of no where my car fills like the transmission is bout to go out it jerks when you press on the gas country roads and when stop it idles like it's trying to stall out
ODI 11265280
Electrical System · Power Train
Front passenger window will stop when by its self when closing or using automatic closing. Happens when vehicle is parked or in motion. Differential bearings have been wearing down quickly.
ODI 11246466
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
I have filed a complaint in regards to the issue previously, but new information that mopar issued a campaign to recall the timing chain on over 50k vehicle for this issue but mopar refused to cover my timing chain due to my vehicle had to many miles and i am not the first owner. I find it completely unsafe to have a timing chain snap while driving at any speed. I was attempting to turn on a main street when this…
ODI 11186028
Power Train
At about 75,000 miles, the vehicle would lose power while i was drivng then surge and lunge forward. At that point my check engine light came on. Scared the daylights out of me. It happened when i was on the 10 freeway coming home. I have taken the vehicle to two mechanics. The torque converter is stuck closed. I was told by both mechanics that i need a new transmission? It's the torque converter. It is a hazard for…
ODI 11222344
Power Train
Sealed transmission makes it very difficult to adjust fluid levels that can keep transmission from freezing and locking up. Currently my vehicle has a horrible burning smell coming from the transmission and shifting is becoming irradic with can cause traffic issues. It occurs mostly in town driving after stopping for extended periods of time (street lights). Recently the check engine light came on with the p0208…
ODI 11170179
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
While in motion on a city street, vehicle displayed warning lights and stalled. Was able to pull off into a parking lot where the gear shift was locked in park position. Had vehicle towed to mechanic who advised that the timing chain had locked up. I am aware that there was a customer satisfaction notification sent out by chrysler, but when i inquired about it at my local dealership they said that my vehicle didn't…
ODI 11154649
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle did not restart during the first attempt. The contact allowed the vehicle to sit for awhile and then it restarted. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system). The dealer (north point chrysler jeep dodge ram fiat, [redacted],…
ODI 11022596
Air Bags · Body · Power Train · Seat Belts · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. While driving approximately 35 mph, there was a sudden loss of power and the vehicle veered to the right. The vehicle accelerated at a high rate of speed. The brake pedal was applied with force, but the brakes failed to respond. As a result, the contact crashed on the side of the road. The driver sustained injuries to the head, back, arm, chest, and was…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11089736
Electrical System · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Vehicle electronics started to shut off while driving and would not accelerate car then turned off and shifted to park on its own in the middle of the street. Car would not turn on with out a jump start when disconnected would not shift and would not idle right before shutting off
ODI 11013534
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning, while driving at approximately 35 mph. In addition, the speedometer failed to provide the accurate readings and all the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated. The contact coasted into a serviced station while the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. In addition, the vehicle failed to turn off…
ODI 11023467
Air Bags · Electrical System · Power Train
I was driving on the highway when the car sound like i had a flat tire . Got out there was no flat tires. Kept driving and the car shut off at the light . Started again and died on the street with no warning . Got the car towed to dodge of pembroke pines florida . They don't know what's wrong . First they said the pcm got messed i by the altanator then got a call saying that's not the problem . Never heard back from…
ODI 10984299
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. While attempting to park the vehicle, it failed to shift into park. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission electronic shift lever failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v240000…
ODI 10972142
Power Train
Note: i have a recording of the incident to provide if needed. I were driving turning a corner and the vehicle just stalled. A ford explorer hopped the curb in order to avoid hitting me at approx. 35-40 mph. I recently had the alternator replaced and within the past 10 days i had a diagnostic done alongside an oilchange. I looked up my vehicle saw that others had a similar incident and saw that dodge has a recall…
ODI 10966104
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Driving vehicle on 55mph road. All engine power suddenly lost. Barely managed to find safe spot to pull over and engine died and would not restart. Towed to dealer where tech reported he found chafed bare wires in harness near fuse box that were shorting out and triggering 37 different obd fault codes, which caused car to shut down. Fixing bare wire situation corrected problem. Car is charger sxt model, 3.6l engine.
ODI 10954966
Air Bags · Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact stated that the battery and low battery voltage warning indicators illuminated once the vehicle had been started and put in motion. While driving, various warning indicators flashed, the radio shorted, and there was a loss of power and steering. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to a repair shop. A mechanic noticed that the vehicle…
Crash reported
ODI 10959742
Power Train
My son [xxx] got gas drove up about 100 feet up a small hill leaving parking lot in fairfax county. When i gave car gas it would not go. Could not put into gear. Had to press the brakes so car would not roll down the hill. It took 20 min to make it work. Took it to lustine dodge in woodbridge va they said they did software update. It has happened 2 more times in last 3 months. Took it back to lustine they asked to…
ODI 10943793
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v240000 (power train); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10909826
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. While driving approximately 60 mph, there was a rattling noise coming from underneath the vehicle, the contact coasted over to the side of the road and was able to resume driving. The engine stalled without warning, but the vehicle was able to restart. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the pcm…
ODI 10906324
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle started to make a loud noise and jerked violently. The contact coasted the vehicle into a driveway and shifted the gear into park, but the gear shifter failed to shift out of park. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed, but not repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v467000 (air bags,…
ODI 10903369
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was remedied per nhtsa campaign number: 16v240000 (power train). Ater leaving the dealer, the check engine and transmission warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle could not be driven over 20 mph. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but the diagnosis was unknown. The manufacturer was notified of…
ODI 10897869
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. After the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 16v240000 (power train), the contact began to experience a failure. The contact stated that the shifter failed to lock into the desired position. The contact heard a loud clonking noise coming from the transmission. The dealer diagnosed that the repair caused the transmission to fail. The contact was unsure of the…
ODI 10911109
Air Bags · Power Train
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v240000 (power train) and 16v352000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The vin was unknown. The contact had not…
ODI 10894882
Electrical System · Power Train
Alternator began running hot and started burning through the casing. Car smelled like burnt plastic. Also, the heat slightly melted the nearby radiator, which caused a leak and it needing to be replaced as well. This sounds exactly the same as the alternator recall on other dodge charger models in the 2012 year...but mine is the v8 engine and i was told the recall did not apply.
ODI 10836378
Power Train
On 1-14-16, while driving, heard a "thump" type noise in my right rear. This also activated my check engine light. Also i noted significant reduction in ability to accelerate, as in the car was stuck in a higher gear. Drove straight to my local mechanic. The car would not turn off or go into park. However, my mechanic located certain codes in his check, being, p1dc7-00, p215c-00, p1db6-00, u1412-00, and p1915-00. He…
ODI 10821234