2012 Dodge Challenger power train problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2012 Dodge Challenger — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that when shifting the vehicle to reverse(R) or to neutral(N), the vehicle would only move forward. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to two independent mechanics and was advised that there were…”
filed Feb 23, 2026
“The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the starter, throttle body, and transmission needed to be…”
filed Feb 23, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Challenger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Challenger | 3 | 16% |
| 2020 Challenger | 3 | 15% |
| 2019 Challenger | 7 | 12% |
| 2018 Challenger | 8 | 11% |
| 2017 Challenger | 5 | 10% |
| 2016 Challenger | 16 | 21% |
| 2015 Challenger | 29 | 23% |
| 2014 Challenger | 12 | 8% |
| 2013 Challenger | 16 | 9% |
| 2011 Challenger | 8 | 4% |
| 2010 Challenger | 36 | 12% |
| 2009 Challenger | 27 | 20% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Dodge Challenger
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.