2012 Dodge Charger Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2012 Dodge Charger, 10% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 68,450 miles.
- 65power train complaints
- 68,450median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 26%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 48 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 65 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 2 an injury.
Dodge Charger power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Charger | 9 | 35% | 33,000 |
| 2022 Charger | 3 | 19% | — |
| 2021 Charger | 5 | 14% | 54,000 |
| 2019 Charger | 1 | 1% | 20,000 |
| 2018 Charger | 10 | 8% | 23,537 |
| 2017 Charger | 17 | 13% | 49,724 |
| 2016 Charger | 25 | 14% | 42,000 |
| 2015 Charger | 32 | 24% | 56,070 |
| 2014 Charger | 60 | 17% | 45,390 |
| 2013 Charger | 48 | 13% | 51,000 |
| 2012 Charger | 65 | 10% | 68,450 |
| 2011 Charger | 21 | 3% | 58,700 |
| 2010 Charger | 19 | 8% | 95,469 |
| 2009 Charger | 6 | 3% | 103,500 |
| 2008 Charger | 33 | 5% | 79,800 |
| 2007 Charger | 220 | 40% | 75,000 |
| 2006 Charger | 218 | 17% | 78,684 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2011, to November 27, 2014, and 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 16, 2012, to December 22, 2015. The affected vehicles, equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a monostable gear selector, may not adequately warn the driver when driver's door is opened and the vehicle is not in PARK, allowing them to exit the vehicle while the vehicle is still in gear.
Risk: Drivers thinking that their vehicle's transmission is in the PARK position may be struck by the vehicle and injured if they attempt to get out of the vehicle while the engine is running and the parking brake is not engaged.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to mitigate the risk of vehicle rollaway, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S27. Note: On October 19, 2016 Chrysler identified some previously repaired vehicles did not receive the complete software updates. Chrysler will renotify the affected owners, and dealers will update the software again.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
While driving my 2012 dodge charger at times it pops out of driving going into neutral. It happens when I'm on the hwy or in town. And the air bags has illuminated on the dash and it is at the dealership, and I was told, I have to pay for everything out of pocket.To replace it, popping out of gear…
Can not put car into park i have took it to normals dealership and referred to me that it's a recall issue.
I purchased a 2012 Dodge Charger shortly after tha it just stopped working. It was perfectly fine and then it just wouldn't start. It only turned on to accessory mode. The lights ,radio,ac, ect. turned on but the vehicle did no. The brake pedal was very hard couldn't be pushed down. On the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2012 Dodge Chargers have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 65 owner complaints about power train for the 2012 Dodge Charger (10% of the 648 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Dodge Charger power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 68,450 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
Other 2012 Dodge Charger problems
- Electrical System problems (359)
- Air Bags problems (111)
- Engine problems (94)
- Steering problems (53)
- Exterior Lighting problems (52)
See all 2012 Dodge Charger problems or power train problems across all Charger years.