Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge challenger. The contact stated that every time she turned off her vehicle she had to unplug her battery because there was a malfunction with the smart switch in her windows. The windows did not completely close and as a result the electrical system overheated the vehicle and drained the battery. The contact called the dealer freedom chrysler dodge jeep ram by ed morse 815 e camp wisdom rd, duncanville, tx 75116 888) 331-8981 and they said to bring the vehicle in for a diagnostic test. They also said there were no recalls . The vehicle was not repaired with contact having to buy new batteries to be able to start her vehicle. The manufacturer gave the contact a case number and referred her to call the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was 65,000.
2012 Dodge Challenger: battery drain or dead battery
18 of the 253 complaints about the 2012 Dodge Challenger describe battery drain or dead battery.
- owner complaints
- 18
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- typical mileage
- 65,000
- recalls
- 2
Battery drain or dead battery by model year
What owners say
The vehicle was parked and turned off. A switch malfunctioned in the car, causing the driver's window to lower and raise 1/4" every 30 seconds or so. This drained the battery and left us stranded. After doing some research it looks like it is the smart glass switch that failed. This is a known issue on these vehicles and dodge issued a recall for only 2011 model years leaving the rest of us in jeopardy of being stranded and to pay hundreds of dollars for a fix and possible another couple hundred for a new battery.
The driver side window goes up and down about a 1/4 of an inch on it's own when the car is off and no one is in the vehicle. This drained the battery completely and I needed to be jumped to get it to the mechanic. I saw on line where this was a recall for 2010 ,2011 and some 2012 models. This happened on april 7th.
Subject: door smart glass self cycling and/or battery drain the door smart glass feature cycles on its own which leads to battery drain. The condition typically occurs when the vehicle is parked and the ignition key is off. This condition is identical to the exact symptoms identified on the 2011 model. This issue has been identified on chrysler's service bulletin csn-m24 smart glass switch. The smart glass switch issue needs to be recalled on the 2012 model asap..!
Alternator was changed about 2-3 months and my battery keeps dying I have so far bought 2 new batteries. Car battery keeps dying.
While parked and turned off window repeatedly lowers and raises itself as if you were opening the door, draining the battery and resulting car not starting. Replacing battery does not fix. Problem has also occurred while driving.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge challenger. After driving the vehicle and turning off the engine, the battery drained and the vehicle could not be restarted. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer (colerain dodge, 8700 colerain ave, cincinnati, oh) and the manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 130,000.
Window keeps opening/closing. The "smartglass" feature, dropping down about a half centimeter and resetting itself every twelve seconds when the car is parked and turned off causing it to drain the battery. We charge the battery and it starts but when you stop for any length of time it drains the battery and then we are stranded!!!!! This is not ok. This is a known issue you can research many people have experienced it. There was recall for 2011 for this issue and they made it again in the 2012?!?!? And no recall for 2012? This is not an error of mine and I shouldn't have to pay out of pocket for it. There needs to be a recall for this.
The car's smart glass on the driver's side began to open/close by itself every few seconds. We called the dealership and scheduled an appointment for 1 week later as we were going on vacation. The car was stored in the garage and the window rolled down slightly while we were gone to keep the battery from dying. We came home and the battery was completely dead. Took the car to the dealership and in a few hours, the battery died again and we had to replace a $200 5 month old battery before they could even diagnose the issue. This same problem has been noted multiple times and is csn m24 that was released in october 2012, yet the manufacturer refuses to issue anything other than a tsb on 2011 and nothing on 2012 models. This part is faulty and has been noted by many owners. This issue needs to be addressed as a faulty part recall because not only does it effect the door, but it drains the battery and causes the car to be inoperable. Dodge/chrysler is not assisting as the csn m24 only covers 2011 models.
Having issues with "heat stakes" in windows causing the smart glass switch to activate while vehicle is off and draining the battery causing for a jump every morning. There was a recall for the 2011 challenger (m24) for the same exact issue.
At 29000 miles noticed by windows going up and down which drained the battery. After two weeks in the repair shop my handles were replaced. However, less than two months it is again in shop for same issue.
Smart glass. Keeps opening and closing. Causes dead battery.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair...
- No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle,...
- No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle
- Speed Control Operates Intermittently
- Hands Free Module Prompts Begin Erroneously.
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Flash: PCM Software Enhancements
- This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control
Related recalls
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
- Risk
- If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T36.
Recall number 17V435000 · Recall details
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
- What is wrong
- Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
- Risk
- If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.
Recall number 14V634000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2012 Dodge Challenger battery drain
Is battery drain or dead battery a common problem on the 2012 Dodge Challenger?
18 of 253 owner complaints about the 2012 Dodge Challenger (7%) mention battery drain or dead battery. The model year with the most reports is 2012.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2012 Dodge Challenger?
There are 2 recalls and 38 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2012 Dodge Challenger
Stalling 28Airbag light 20ABS 17Loss of power 12Door locks 10Power steering loss 9Check engine light 8Headlights 8Won't start 7Fire or smoke 6Warning lights 6Whining noise 5
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