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2012 Dodge Challenger Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Dodge Challenger has 13 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Dodge Challenger

Electrical
127
Airbags
41
Steering
19
Powertrain
17
Other
14
Engine
13
Seat Belts
6
Suspension
4
Brakes
4

13

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 27, 2024ENGINEThe transmission stalled after driving it for 4000 miles. The car has 9 codes associated with the a...
Aug 17, 2022ENGINECar randomly stalls while driving. Does NOT show CHECK ENGINE light, nor have any codes been recorde...
May 6, 2021ENGINEThe contact owns a 2012 Dodge challenger. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, the vehicle stall...
Aug 25, 2020ENGINELEFT CYLINDER HEAD WAS REPLACED UNDER MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY AT 144,XXX OCT 18 2018. CYLINDER HEAD ...
Aug 16, 2019ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE ...
Aug 10, 2019ENGINEDEFECTIVE WATER PUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED 14,000 MILES.
Mar 18, 2019ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHALLENGER. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, A KNOCKING SOUND EMERGED...
Jan 9, 2018ENGINETHIS IS IN REGARD TO THE DODGE T36 ALTERNATOR RECALL. AFTER THE RECALL WAS ANNOUNCED, MY CAR WAS AFF...
Jul 19, 2017ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LACK...
Jan 17, 2017ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE L...
Jul 8, 2016ENGINEI OWN A 2012 DODGE CHALLENGER SRT 8. CHRYSLER ISSUED 2 TSBS IN 2014 ABOUT THE ENGINE TIMING CHAIN G...
Aug 9, 2015ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50...
Jan 19, 2015ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 4...

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