2012 Dodge Charger: engine stalls while driving

Filed Oct 25, 2022 · Electrical · 50,000 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The driver was able to coast to the side of the roadway and had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed the failure as an alternator diode-thermal fatigue in which the alternator needed to be replaced. The alternator was replaced along with the water pump, caskets, and thermostat. The contact stated that prior to the failure, the vehicle was overheating and was taken to the dealer where the same failure cause was determined, and a thermostat was replaced in January. The contact stated that the paperwork stated that an alternator was not available. The contact stated the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V435000 (Electrical System) in March 2018. The contact stated that the vehicle continued to experience overheating failure and the dealer was unable to remedy the failure, causing the water pump and head gasket to fail. The contact stated that the vehicle remained at the dealer awaiting the repair. The contact stated that the dealer had the vehicle for months at a time. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

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 Jun 21, 2021 · Brakes, Electrical · 160,000 miles · TN

The contact owns a 2012 DODGE CHARGER. The contact stated that a fluid leak would circulate through the engine block. Due to this failure, the contact stated that the vehicle would stall out without warning. The contact had taken the vehicle to several independent mechanics and each time the failure persisted. The contact then took the vehicle to a dealer where he was informed that there were 2 recalls on his vehicle the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V435000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) and the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 12V197000(SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). The contact stated that his vehicle was then towed to the dealer for repair; however, the contact was informed that the parts for the repair were on backorder. The manufacture was notified of the failure and have not given him an update. The vehicle remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was 160,000.

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 Apr 16, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 144,000 miles · GA

On april of 2018, my car check engine light came on . I noticed my car barely taking off as I incline a hill or make a sudden stop. After observing how my car was driving suddenly slow, I then took it to landmark dodge in morrow,ga.for a diagnostic. The code given was p06dd(dealers code). I had to gather up 2500.00 to get (valve body work) done. The check engine light stayed off until october 2019 where I took my car to auto zone for a free diagnostic, but to my surprise it gave the same code. I work back and forth out of town so therefore I didn't make it back in time to get it reinspected again for that code. Recently on april 1st.my car stalled and all lights on the dashboard came on including windshield wipers. I do noticed further ahead a week later that when ever I run over a pot hole or bump in the road it does it more often. As of now, the check engine light is still on and my car electrical system still is failing. I've owned my car for 7 1/2 years now and do plan on keeping it around for at least 10 more years. The car runs great and is good on gas. Thanks

Filed Sep 30, 2019 · Airbags, Engine · 127,000 miles · AL

Had the air bag recall fixed but yet the air bag light still comes on all the time and and out of no where my car fills like the transmission is bout to go out it jerks when you press on the gas country roads and when stop it idles like it's trying to stall out

Filed Sep 7, 2019 · Engine · 178,390 miles · GA

While stopped at a traffic light near a busy intersection, there was a loud pop from underneath the hood which was followed by the vehicle shaking and stalling. I immediately turned on my hazard lights and attempted to move out of the flow of traffic. Upon inspection, engine coolant was leaking and parts of the fan blade were found underneath the car. It was apparent that the condenser fan had broken off and damaged the radiator. All of the fan's blades were gone and scattered underneath the hood and highway. The incident happened late thursday evening and unfortunately, I cannot get it in to be repaired until mid next week as the parts have to be inspected and ordered. I have a family member that is a mechanic and he helped to get me and my kids home safely. Upon review of the dodge site, there have been customer satisfaction notifications for the engine cooling fans for other makes and models with repair assistance, but the 2012 charger is not listed as one of them. However, the exact same issue described is what has occurred with my vehicle this week. Dodge stated that this is not a current recall issue however, with my experience I feel this is something that warrants attention because had the vehicle been in motion, this could've been a hazardous situation for my family, pedestrians, and other drivers.

Filed Jan 29, 2019 · Electrical · 89,786 miles · NC

Car won't start sometimes. The lights on the dash will be on when I get to my car but wont recognize my key. The lights will blink on and the wipers will come on then stall. I have to get a jump constantly. The battery is new so it isn't that. I had the car tested at auto zone and it read fine. I was advised to get the fuses checked. When I took it to a mechanic he said it was the alternator. The car is always is always in stationary when it does this. Luckily I haven't had any problems while on the road yet. The radio stopped working also a few months before this problem. It would glitch on and off. The screen will still do this but the sound isn't working at all.

Filed Nov 28, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 107,000 miles · MI

While in motion on a city street, vehicle displayed warning lights and stalled. Was able to pull off into a parking lot where the gear shift was locked in park position. Had vehicle towed to mechanic who advised that the timing chain had locked up. I am aware that there was a customer satisfaction notification sent out by chrysler, but when I inquired about it at my local dealership they said that my vehicle didn't fall under that notification.

Filed Dec 30, 2017 · Engine · 100,000 miles · CA

My timing chain and pulley broke while on tthe freeway causing loss of power and stall.

Filed Nov 8, 2017 · Electrical · 65,000 miles · AZ · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. While driving 45 MPH, the windshield wipers activated independently, and the traction control and battery saver mode warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, the failure recurred. The contact noticed an abnormal smoke odor under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was previously diagnosed at oxendale chrysler dodge jeep (920 e state route 89a, cottonwood, az 86326, (928) 634-3656) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the alternator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 32787206. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

Filed Sep 18, 2017 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 92,000 miles · NY · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. While driving 65 MPH, the windshield wipers activated and all the warning indicators illuminated. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over as it stalled. An eyewitness pulled over and observed smoke coming from the hood of the contact's vehicle. The contact decided to disconnect the battery due to smoke from the alternator. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer (atlantic chrysler jeep dodge ram, 130 sunrise hwy, west islip, ny 11795) where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed. The remedy part for the recall was unavailable. The dealer offered another alternator and was informed that the failure could recur. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided case number: 32419564. The case was escalated it and the contact was informed that they would have a manager return the call. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available. ...updated 11/12/17/*bf updated 12/13/2017 *ln updated 7/17/18*jb