2012 Dodge Charger engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 97 complaints for the 2012 Dodge Charger, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 97 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 80,000 miles 76 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 12
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 20 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 12 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 11 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 9 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 4 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 76 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 80,000 miles, and 37% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 12 fires.
What owners wrote
I was driving down the road at 15MPH and the TPMS light and traction light flashed on the dash and than I started smelling smoke and hearing a loud high pitched noise, car stopped in middle of road creating a hazard, I got out quickly and popped the hood and smoke flew out of the alternator area. Took car in and dodge is trying to charge 790.00 to fix this very common issue on the 3.6 2012 dodge charger se.
The contact's husband owns a 2012 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle shuddered, lost motive power, and failed to accelerate as intended. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where a handheld diagnostic machine retrieved DTC: P0016 (Cam and Crank shafts signals error). The vehicle was taken to the residence where the cam shaft and oil sensors were replaced.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Dodge Charger
- Electrical system 365 complaints
- Air bags 111 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 65 complaints
- Steering 53 complaints
- Lighting 52 complaints
- Brakes 47 complaints
- Stability control 35 complaints
- Cruise control 20 complaints