2012 Dodge Charger: misfire or rough idle

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 Sep 28, 2021 · Engine · 147,957 miles · SC

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, she saw steam exiting the hood. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving to her residence. The contact stated she continued to see steam exiting from the engine. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the engine was misfiring and the ignition wire for cylinder #2 to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 147,957.

Filed Jan 13, 2021 · Engine · 170,000 miles · IA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning illuminated. There was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The contact attempted to turn the vehicle off and back on which failed to resume back to normal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The mechanic determined that a cylinder misfired and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. Roseville chrysler jeep dodge ram (2805 long lake rd, roseville, mn 55113, (651) 964-6390) was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the warranty was expired. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

Filed Nov 15, 2019 · Engine · 93,000 miles · FL

I was driving my 2012 dodge charger when my engine light came on, a few minutes after the engine light started flashing and running rough. I took the car to auto zone for diagnostic which stated that po303 misfired 3 times. Took it to a mechanic which changed out my spark plug and coil which went away for a few minutes but engine light returned and flashed with same reaction. I returned back to the mechanic which had to dig deeper of what was causing the spark plug and coil to misfire and found it was the lifter. It is my understanding that there are many dodge chargers with this same problem and do not feel that we should have to pay for chrysler/dodge error/problem and I am pleading that this becomes a recall for chrysler to own up to their responsibility as they know that it is an issue as they are making sure their newer chargers don't have this problem.

Filed May 18, 2018 · Engine · 106,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. While driving at any speed, the vehicle misfired and the check engine indicator illuminated before and after the failure. The vehicle was taken to snethkamp chrysler dodge jeep ram (23951 plymouth rd, redford charter twp, mi 48239) where it was diagnosed that the rocker arm failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000. The VIN was not provided.

Filed Sep 19, 2016 · Engine · GA

Cylinder misfire caused converter to be replaced. Service center advised me to call dodge to inquire about converter being covered by dodgr becausethe converter was collateral damage. Still waiting for resolution. *no accident**

Filed Sep 25, 2013 · Transmission · 18,905 miles · TX

Since 2012 dec 11 I have brought the car into the dealership numerous times complaining of a loss of performance/ ability to pass confidently and every time been sent away from the dealership with the same problem not being fixed. I have experienced a loss of power, loss of fuel economy (from 23mpg city to 15 mpg city), rough idle/shudder at idle consistently since the m30 recall was performed. Consistently I am being left to pay for this potential safety issue with no fix from chrysler's dealership or chrysler customer care directly. The problems happen without presenting any error codes though visual evidence exists pertaining to the problem. I feel that it is only a matter of time until the loss of power presents a severe safety issue while trying to pass in highway road conditions. Despite my involvement with chrysler I feel that when other cars start experiencing this series of issues, chrysler will be caught unaware placing potentially thousands of dodge charger owner's in harm's way without a significant means of repair.