2012 Dodge Challenger: engine stalls while driving

Filed Feb 23, 2026 · Transmission · 211,015 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the starter, throttle body, and transmission needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the starter was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 211,015.

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 24, 2024 · Engine · MD

The transmission stalled after driving it for 4000 miles. The car has 9 codes associated with the anti lock brakes, electric power steering, and transmission control. The car is available for inspection. This car creates an unsafe condition for the driver whose anti lock brakes fail, and the fact that the transmission is bad.

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 Oct 7, 2019 · 103,800 miles · GA

I was driving home from work. My 2012 dodge challenger rt stalled and shut off. While driving 70 MPH on the interstate. I had the car towed home. Sent to the dealership. They did diagnostic tests. Told me the car had jumped timing. In 2014 there was a recall on the timing chain components. It was repaired in 2017. Now they are saying it's my responsibility to pair for repairs. The engine is possibly blown. How is this on me if the have recalled the parts. I'm not hard on my vehicle. I was driving it like normal and the car quit out of the blue. No warning lights. Nothing just shut off. I still owe lots of money on this car. Can't drive it.

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 11, 2017 · Electrical · 75,000 miles · HI

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge challenger. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system). While driving approximately 15 MPH, the engine stalled and lost power. The contact mentioned that the steering wheel tightened and became difficult to maneuver. In addition, the ABS, traction control, and brake lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to cutter chrysler jeep dodge of pearl city (905 kamehameha hwy, pearl city, hi 96782 (808) 564-9640) where it was diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer stated that the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The dealer stated that the contact would pay to have the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available/parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Jun 5, 2017 · Engine · 118,572 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge challenger. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the lights on the instrument panel illuminated while the engine stalled. The vehicle was unable to restart. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, brennan dodge 1371 north service road east ruston, la 71270 where it was diagnosed that the timing chain and other various engine cylinders failed. The vehicle was repaired, however the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the timing chain and tappet hydraulic failed and needed to be repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under po1 failure via the local dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 118,572.

Filed Apr 14, 2017 · Electrical · 45,790 miles · KY

The vehicle lost complete power while driving, was told it was the alternator (which was recalled). I had that fixed and a couple days after that both windows started to malfunction. They go down about a quarter inch by themselves while the car is not running and while driving. It completely drains my battery and the vehicle won't start without a jumper box or jumper cables (every time I turn it off.) I've taken the vehicle to frank shoop twice and they can't tell me what's wrong with it or have yet to fix it. Now it's starting to stall while driving and the horn continues to honk without being prompted, the battery has to die before the horn stops. The radio hasn't worked since the alternator was fixed. This vehicle only had 32,000 when I purchased it and has been nothing but trouble since.

Filed Jan 25, 2017 · Electrical · 82,797 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge challenger. While driving 45 MPH, the contact noticed that the instrument panel lighting and the headlights began to dim. The vehicle lost power and stalled in the middle of the road without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but the cause of the failure was undetermined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 82,797.

Filed Jan 10, 2017 · Body, Electrical · LA

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 dodge challenger. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v634000 (electrical system) and 16v352000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.