2012 Dodge Challenger: check engine light

Filed Oct 6, 2025 · Airbags, Electrical · 140,000 miles · MI

The contact leased a 2012 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with melted wiring. Additionally, the contact noticed smoke coming from underneath the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was later towed to the residence. Additionally, the contact was aware that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 19V018000 (Air Bags) and 17V435000 (Electrical System); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer was contacted for the recall repair, but no assistance was provided. The used car dealer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Filed Sep 19, 2022 · Engine · ID

Car randomly stalls while driving. Does NOT show CHECK ENGINE light, nor have any codes been recorded as checked by dealer obd reader. 2 Dodge Dealerships unable to diagnose because of no codes. Both dealerships claim they have not heard of this problem before I appeared. I saw in online forums that other owners have been dealing with this issue since at least 2011, so it appears the manufacturer is ducking their responsibility.

Filed May 21, 2021 · Engine · 125,000 miles · CO

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge challenger. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the timing chain to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

Filed Sep 12, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 120,000 miles · CA

I initially got my alternator changed by my own mechanic before there was any recall on the alternator. Then some time last year 2018 I took my car in for the recall on the air bags. While my car was at dodge they notified me that the recall on my alternator still hadn't been cleared since I never changed it with dodge so I was like what the heck why not just get a brand new one through dodge this time while they're repairing whatever needed to be done with my air bags. Fast forward to july of 2019 I took my car in to dodge dealership for some shaking while my foot was on the break and for the gears not properly shifting. My rpms were going way too high before the next gear would shift. Service at dealership claimed to fix the issue but I was back a week later because my check engine light came back on. After leaving it there another several days they said they found the actual issue so now I shouldn't be having any problems. ( something was misfiring , a coil was changed etc.) now sept of 2019 my car decided to stop on me while driving on the freeway almost killing me. My entire dashboard went crazy check engine light went off, air bags light, steering wheel , no key fob detected all while loosing power. Thankfully I made it off the exist with just enough power to get to a gas station right off the freeway before my car completely turned off on me. I took the battery to get checked it was completely dead, recharged it car started fine then went back to doing the exact same thing with warning signs all over the dashboard and leaving me again. I bought a brand new battery and still wont turn on. Being that I experienced something similar the first time my alternator went out I am pretty sure this is the same exact thing. I have had nothing but issues with this car since I got it will be taking it back to dealer but I no longer feel comfortable driving this vehicle.

Filed Aug 21, 2019 · Engine · 141,000 miles · VA · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2012 dodge challenger. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled and would not accelerate with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned that smoke was detected coming from under the hood. The vehicle was pulled over and flames were detected coming from under the hood. A police report was not filed but a fire report was filed. The fire department extinguished the fire. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnostic test or repairs. The vehicle was towed to a recovery tow lot waiting to be diagnosed by the vehicles insurance company. The vehicle was considered a total loss. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 141,000.

Filed Sep 26, 2017 · Electrical · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge challenger. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. In addition, the contact heard an abnormal noise from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to chrysler jeep dodge of mckinney (700 s central expy, mckinney, tx 75070) where the contact was advised that he would have to pay out of pocket for the engine to be taken apart. The contact was also advised that the recall parts were not available. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system). The contact called the manufacturer and was advised that someone would return his call. The failure mileage was unknown. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Aug 7, 2017 · Engine · 75,000 miles · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge challenger. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a lack of power and misfired. Also, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to chapman dodge, but was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

Filed Mar 2, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · 61,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge challenger. The contact stated that the push start feature did not function and the brakes seized. The ABS, the traction control, and the check engine warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician declined to diagnose the vehicle. The contact mentioned that prior to the failure, the vehicle had the alternator replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000.