2012 Dodge Charger Engine Problems
- 73
- 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 73 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 11 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 11 records
- shut down · 10 records
- timing chain · 8 records
- engine light · 8 records
- chrysler jeep · 8 records
- where diagnosed · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 23 |
| 60–100k mi | 19 |
| 100–150k mi | 16 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
I was driivng on the interstate and my car shut off by itself. I tried to restart but no luck. I found out that the timing chain broke off. I know theres been recall on the timing chain before.
ODI 11299927
Engine
I was driving my 2012 dodge charger when my engine light came on, a few minutes after the engine light started flashing and running rough. I took the car to auto zone for diagnostic which stated that po303 misfired 3 times. Took it to a mechanic which changed out my spark plug and coil which went away for a few minutes but engine light returned and flashed with same reaction. I returned back to the mechanic which…
ODI 11280262
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
Engine
While stopped at a traffic light near a busy intersection, there was a loud pop from underneath the hood which was followed by the vehicle shaking and stalling. I immediately turned on my hazard lights and attempted to move out of the flow of traffic. Upon inspection, engine coolant was leaking and parts of the fan blade were found underneath the car. It was apparent that the condenser fan had broken off and damaged…
ODI 11253784
Engine
TAKATA RECALL COOLING FANS FELL APART
ODI 11219666
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
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
Engine
Check engine light coming on - after scan, code p0128 appears indicating that the coolant thermostat had a fault. According to service tech, most common solution is to replace engine coolant temperature sensor (ect). This apparently is very a common error on all mopar engines model years 2006-2012 or so and this happens on a lot of them. Since this is apparently a mistake on mopar's part and is very common for this…
ODI 11141958
Engine
Driving at highway speed in eco mode engine shut off and would not start. Dealer said that the timing chain failed. Speed was about 70-75 mph
ODI 11128820
Engine · Unknown Or Other
The oil pump is not giving enough pressure for the car to accelerate therefore causing problems on the road and many times dangerous situations. There is also a check engine light on. I replaced everything that could be wrong with it except the dual stage oil pump. I've talked to many technicians and they said that that is the only thing it can be. Please review this on the 2012 dodge charger sxt rwd 3.6l engine. It…
ODI 11123541
Engine
P06dd error code - affecting v6 pentastar engine problem with acceleration after engine reaches 3,000 rpm when there is a p06dd error code. Can't accelerate into traffic and car bogs down and you need to wait until rpms drop below 3,000 to engage engine again. See my post at chryslerforums.com https://www.chryslerforum.com/forum/new-member-area-5/p06dd-error-code-problem-oil-pump-30740/#post110546 also, if you do a…
ODI 11209247
Engine
At 99000 miles i started hearing a slight ticking noise coming from the engine while idling. It is the 3.6 liter vvt pentastar. The ticking is getting worse. All mechanics i've spoken to say "don't run that car." i need to know what's going on and what it would take to get this issue addressed. Would this repair be covered? If not, how much does it cost? I purchased this car new in 2012. My name is [xxx] . Please…
ODI 11079734
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact was unable to start the vehicle and the accessory indicator illuminated. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to melloy chrysler dodge jeep ram ([redacted], los lunas, nm 87031, [redacted]) and the key fob was reset; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired again. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The…
ODI 11189702
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. While driving at any speed, the vehicle misfired and the check engine indicator illuminated before and after the failure. The vehicle was taken to snethkamp chrysler dodge jeep ram ([redacted], redford charter twp, mi 48239) where it was diagnosed that the rocker arm failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure…
ODI 11096720
Air Bags · Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact began experiencing failures with the vehicle after it received an unknown recall repair regarding the air bags from gary mathews motors (1100 new ashland city road, clarksville, tn 37040). Shortly after the dealer provided the repair, the cruise control and radio intermittently activated and were not working properly. In addition, the service engine indicator…
ODI 11093214
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
As i exited the freeway my vehicle began to shut down and lose power. I was able to sputter at 10 mph for about a quarter mile to a parking lot. The vehicles electronics were shutting down the whole time and weird electrical activation's started occurring or freezing on their own such as lights, senors, wipers, radio etc. I could also smell a burnt odor emitting from the air vents. When i parked the vehicle it did…
Fire reported
ODI 11064636
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle stopped operating without warning. All of the warning indicators illuminated in the vehicle when the failure occurred, and the vehicle shut off. The vehicle was towed to landers mclarty dodge chrysler jeep ram ([redacted] nw, huntsville, al 35806 [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the battery was dead due to alternator failure. There…
ODI 11052556
Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. While driving 45 mph, the power saver mode indicator illuminated and the radio turned off. A photo of a battery was shown on the instrument cluster, and the traction control and windshield wipers activated. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shut off. The contact had to walk away with the key fob until the vehicle turned off. The vehicle was towed to a local…
ODI 11046987
Engine
My timing chain and pulley broke while on tthe freeway causing loss of power and stall.
ODI 11057507
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. While driving 45 mph, the accelerator pedal was applied, but the vehicle failed to accelerate over 3,500 rpms. Also, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.
ODI 11072666
Electrical System · Engine
Charger r/t. Battery saver mode came on and shuts off the car while driving. Not possible to restart. Took it to dealer 2months ago for the same issue, but they said everything is ok. It happened again today while i was driving and almost got into an accident. I've found a lot of people online with the same issue. This is very dangerous especially because it happens while in motion.
ODI 11012353
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. While driving 35 mph, the steering became unstable and the abs, brake, engine, and esc warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to efird chrysler jeep dodge (located at 1711 w lucas st florence, sc 29501) where it was diagnosed that the electrical and power steering needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 11014214
Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact's wife owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle stalled and lost power without warning. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. No warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being towed to his residence, he noticed smoke coming from under the hood. The contact notified scott robinson chrysler dodge…
Fire reported
ODI 11010793
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Driving on florida turnpike and several car indicator warning lights came on, stability control, battery and so many others that i cannot remember them. A high pitched noise was emitted, car started smoking from vents and smelled like an electrical fire. I was passing a turnpike stop and was able to unsafely cross several lanes of traffic to pull in to the stop. I made it into the parking lot just in time and the…
ODI 11000056
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact received a manufacturers recall on the engine. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer (markham dodge chrysler, [redacted], markham, on) where it was advised that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was then contacted and informed that the recall remedy needed to be performed in canada where the vehicle was registered. Vin tool results was not…
ODI 11067412