2012 Dodge Charger engine problems
94 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2012 Dodge Charger — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have called the dealerships in Fresno Ca and Clovis Ca asked them to check out my car because of all the recalls that were done by them I'm having problems with it or had to replace it again. I also told them since it was a recall and they supposedly repaired it I wanted them to check into it to…”
filed Jan 26, 2025
“The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with timing chain failure. The contact was informed…”
filed Sep 12, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Engine and Engine CoolingCampaign 11V487000 · Sep 29, 2011
Engine problems in other Charger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Charger | 5 | 19% |
| 2021 Charger | 3 | 9% |
| 2020 Charger | 6 | 11% |
| 2019 Charger | 10 | 8% |
| 2018 Charger | 11 | 9% |
| 2017 Charger | 18 | 14% |
| 2016 Charger | 25 | 14% |
| 2015 Charger | 23 | 17% |
| 2014 Charger | 61 | 18% |
| 2013 Charger | 50 | 14% |
| 2011 Charger | 77 | 11% |
| 2010 Charger | 48 | 21% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Dodge Charger
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.