2012 Dodge Charger: engine failure

Filed Feb 15, 2024 · Engine · TX

Had catastrophic engine failure at 100k miles doing 70mph. I believe it was timing chain failure. Replaced the engine with a refurbished engine and now have the exact same problem. It seems like the MDS system is the main cause for this to keep happening so why isn’t this a recall issue. These engines are not cheap to replace

Filed Aug 29, 2022 · Engine · KS

Having lifter failure on 2012 Dodge Charger srt8 6.4 mds hemi Loud ticking noise coming from passenger side head, can be heard in the engine bay but even more so from passenger side wheel well. Complete loss of power or bucking with any real kind of acceleration. No misfires also still idles smooth. Threw back pressure sensor code P0471. Was told by dodge it was warped exhaust manifold. Had full exhaust system replaced including all sensors just to be safe (3g$). Got car back still ticking but even louder now. Took car to non dealership and the mechanic said immediately that’s lifter noise. VVT was pulled and checked for metal (it was present). Was told it’s suggested to replace entire motor and with absolutely no help from dodge. The shop that found the lifter issue said he’s had multiple 5.7 and 6.4 hemis all in the shop all with the same problem and dodge will do nothing to fix it and I was also told don’t just throw parts at it cause it will just keep failing and costing money it needs to be replaced completely with better parts to avoid continued problems. It will cost nothing short of 10g$ to do this repair and losing my only means of transportation for however long not to mention it putting my life and others at risk when the car decides to just cut power or turn off completely. I’ve already limited my driving due to this problem and worries of complete engine Failure and now I won’t even let my family ride In the vehicle for fear of it shutting down especially at highway speeds. Dodge needs to address this problem ASAP!!

Filed Oct 2, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · WA

My 2012 Dodge Charger was bought used and it had been recently repaired and recalls performed on it. (The dealership was nice to point that out to me.) in Dec 2020 Wa. state. I have had nothing but problems with it. About a month later I had smelled smoke. I had my car scanned and it said camshaft needed to be replaced. So I did. It has stalled and seized up without warning. I was only going 40 miles an hour when the steering went hard( could not move or control it) The dashboard went black and I tried to pull it to the shoulder. The engine was still on. I would put the gas on ... but it had died. There was one other vehicle on the road at that time following me. He went around just in time. This not only happened once but two times. Since the car was a dodge i went to that dealership. A couple of times telling then the problem. They just wanted to scan the vehicle for $85.00 PER SCAN. The young man that was helping me keep looking at the computer screen . I asked if I could have a copy of what he was looking at and he said "yes". This sheet of paper was called the VIP Summary report. I was not the VIP the dealership was There was a WARNING MESSAGES in bold print. It read ATTENTION "This vehicle may have had 9 visits, 42 days down and 7 repeat repairs. Service personal should contact management and engage FCA service parts resources ' This was at 5:09pm I left. I noticed a very well dressed man sitting in his car looking at me... HUMM... LEMON LAW PERHAPS

Filed Dec 12, 2020 · Engine · 71,000 miles · NY

At under 30,000 miles my vehicle started to make odd rustling noise and the RPM needle was bouncing up & down in low rpms and near idle. I brought my vehicle to bayside chrysler dodge and they failed to diagnose the issue, informing me there was no issue apparent. At just over 49,000 miles (2 years later) the engine suffered catastrophic failure and had to be dismantled. The same dealership identified that the lifters were seized and the cam was scorched. New lifters, a gasket kit, and a cam were installed, including resurfacing of the valves and new tappets. In 2018 @ around 71,000 miles the vehicle began suffering the same noise - most prominently between 900-1500 rpms. The current dealership has conducted 8 diagnostics and changed out the transmission, transfer case, the front & rear drive shafts, the mds, the water pump, the front arm and other components without any success in repairing the vehicle. The rustling / puttering / clipping sound is very pronounced and easily duplicated when decelerating to 20mph. The needle also bounces in idle despite a new transmission being installed in december 2018 and a new transfer case in august 2019. The current dealership (south shore chrysler dodge) has conducted over 8 separate diagnostics by a handful of their mechanics, but to date has never inspected the internal engine components. I have opened up numerous complaints with fca and await corporate response to the shop since april 2019 but they cite covid restrictions have created the inability to further assist. My case manager states fca issues recalls based on customer reports, and lifter failure is uncommon with 5.7l hemi engines - contrary to my research on charger, challenger, and ram forums (specifically equipped with 5.7l hemis) telling otherwise. Fca says they can not honor accounts other than the federal safety agency's. Please call me: 646‑246‑0454 video available

Filed Jun 10, 2019 · Engine · 138,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired in 2011 per an unknown recall. The contact stated that the cylinder head on the engine was replaced. The vehicle was taken to milton ruben chrysler dodge jeep ram (located at 3508 washington rd, augusta, ga 30907, (888) 885-041) where it was diagnosed and repaired; however, the failure continued. The diagnostic results were not provided. The vehicle was not repaired again. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 138,000.

Filed Oct 22, 2018 · Engine · 85,000 miles · VA

Check engine light coming on - after scan, code p0128 appears indicating that the coolant thermostat had a fault. According to service tech, most common solution is to replace engine coolant temperature sensor (ect). This apparently is very a common error on all mopar engines model years 2006-2012 or so and this happens on a lot of them. Since this is apparently a mistake on mopar's part and is very common for this year, make, and model, it should be paid for at the dealers expense. I was surprised to hear this was a somewhat known issue but that no recall has been enacted for it.

Filed Feb 1, 2018 · Steering · 49,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. While driving 45 MPH, the steering wheel seized and made it impossible to steer. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering assist failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 49,000.

Filed Aug 19, 2017 · Electrical · 116,000 miles · TX

My vehicle's electrical system will not charge correctly and has lead to electrical systems shutting down while driving. I was driving in 90+ degree heat along a city street with the AC running full blast and the radio going, just minutes after having left my house, when suddenly the radio stopped working and would not turn back on. Moments later, the AC system started blowing hot air and a red battery voltage light appeared in the evic with a *ding* noise. Shortly thereafter all electrical systems ceased and the engine died, with the transmission grinding to a halt. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop where I had the electrical systems including the alternator inspected. The alternator passed inspection just slightly under the recommended 14 volts, so I opted not to replace it but did have to purchase a new battery. This was approximately one month ago. Fast forward to today, and while driving home the radio turned itself off and a low battery voltage indicator appeared in the evic. After searching the web, I see there is a known flaw with chrysler alternators relating to recall notice "t3607112017" - found here: I'm quite a bit peeved - as I sit here unable to use my vehicle, chrysler seems to be dragging its feet with this particular recall, scheduled to be announced during the 4th quarter 2017. I'm afraid if I were to use my vehicle again, I would either become stranded once more, or worse - there have been reports of electrical fires originating in the alternator with this particular model vehicle. Alas, I've searched for the invoice from the repair shop I used but have been unable to find it. Perhaps I can call and see if they have a copy available in their records.

Filed Jun 2, 2017 · Airbags, Body · 110,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. While driving approximately 30 MPH, all the lights on the instrument panel illuminated and dimmed. In addition, the ABS warning indicator illuminated, the steering wheel seized, the gear shifter failed to shift gears, and the vehicle stalled and lost power. The vehicle was towed to ed voyles chrysler dealer (located on 789 cobb parkway se, marietta ga, 30060, (770)429-1100), but the parts for the repair were not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v634000 (electrical system), 15v467000 (air bags, seat belts), 16v043000 (structure), and 16v352000 (air bags). The parts needed for the repairs were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Feb 15, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 83,000 miles · MD

Driving vehicle on 55mph road. All engine power suddenly lost. Barely managed to find safe spot to pull over and engine died and would not restart. Towed to dealer where tech reported he found chafed bare wires in harness near fuse box that were shorting out and triggering 37 different obd fault codes, which caused car to shut down. Fixing bare wire situation corrected problem. Car is charger sxt model, 3.6l engine.

Filed Nov 23, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · 85,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. While driving 60 MPH, the "driver assistance no longer available" message appeared. In addition, the brakes seized without warning and the vehicle stalled. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 14634000 (electrical system) as the cause of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000. Updated 01/11/2017*ct status update. 03/24/17.*jb updated 7/10/18*jb

Filed Sep 22, 2015 · Airbags, Steering · 37,000 miles · VA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. While driving approximately 10 MPH and making a left turn, the steering wheel seized. As a result, the contact crashed into a ditch and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000.