Engine repair for a 2012 Dodge Charger
Engine repair for the 2012 Dodge Charger: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 10.3 to 13.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Large Cars

A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2012 Dodge Charger for engine repair
- Body: large cars (EPA size class).
2012 Dodge Charger: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.6 L | 3.6 L | 3.6 L | 5.7 L | 5.7 L | 6.4 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
| MPG highway (US) | 30 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 20 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,900 | US$3,200 | US$3,200 | US$4,000 | US$4,200 | US$4,850 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,194 | $3,410 | $3,504 | $3,906 | $4,124 | $4,830 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2012 Dodge Charger
- NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 661 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (371), air bags (111) and engine (98). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V018000 | 2019-01-15 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to... |
| 18V021000 | 2018-01-09 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico,... |
| 17V435000 | 2017-07-10 | electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp... |
| 16V739000 | 2016-10-13 | electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Charger Police vehicles, 2007-2013 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2013 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2013 RAM 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a 220 amp alternator that may suddenly fail. |
| 16V352000 | 2016-05-24 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500... |
| 16V240000 | 2016-04-25 | power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2011, to November 27, 2014, and 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 16, 2012, to December 22, 2015. The affected vehicles, equipped with an eight-speed automatic... |
| 16V043000 | 2016-01-28 | structure | FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured August 23, 2010, to January 7, 2016. When an affected vehicle is lifted using the supplied tire jack without chocking the wheels, the vehicle's body-side sill may give causing the tire jack to fail and the car to fall. |
| 15V467000 | 2015-07-27 | seat belts | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 6, 2010, to June 5, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the side impact sensor calibrations may be overly sensitive, and as a result, the side air bag inflatable curtains and seat air bags may unexpectedly deploy and... |
| 14V634000 | 2014-10-08 | electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator... |
| 14V101000 | 2014-03-04 | exterior lighting:headlights | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 20, 2010, through November 8, 2011, and equipped with halogen headlamps. In the affected vehicles, a sub-harness for the headlights may overheat and cause the low beam headlights to go out. |
| 13V118000 | 2013-04-03 | air bags | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured April 11, 2011, through December 14, 2011. The affected vehicles may have improperly sized terminal crimps on the seat side-airbag wiring harness which may cause the seat... |
| 12V197000 | 2012-05-02 | electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers | CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 300 AND DODGE CHARGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY LOSE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUNCTION DUE TO AN OVERHEATED POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER. |
| 12V042000 | 2012-02-07 | exterior lighting:headlights | CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 and 2012 DODGE CHARGER POLICE VEHICLES. THE LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS OF SOME VEHICLES COULD FAIL DUE TO AN OVERHEATED BULB HARNESS CONNECTOR. OTHER VEHICLES MAY LOSE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUNCTION DUE TO AN OVERHEATED POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER. |
| 12V004000 | 2012-01-06 | tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems | CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 DODGE CHARGER SRT8 AND THE CHRYSLER 300 SRT8 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 2, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 17, 2011, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 138, "TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM" (TPMS). AS BUILT, THE TPMS... |
| 11V487000 | 2011-09-29 | engine and engine cooling | CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHRYSLER VEHICLES, INCLUDING 200 AND TOWN AND COUNTRY MODELS, DODGE VEHICLES, INCLUDING CHARGER, DURANGO, GRAND CARAVAN AND JOURNEY MODELS AND JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 31, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 13, 2011, THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH 3.6L... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2012 Dodge Charger: Engine repair
For engine work on the 2012 Dodge Charger, a trusted shop does the work and CarmaCars arranges it, with a rental if you need one. Engine work ranges from a leak to a rebuild; the shop inspects the car and quotes it.
Details the shop needs
Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. The 3.6L 6-cylinder, paired with an 8-speed automatic, drives it.
How the request works
The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car. We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name. You approve the shop's quote before any work.
A car while yours is in the shop
A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. Pick a car that suits your week from our fleet. Your offer shows any delivery fee before you pay.
Before the shop starts
Ask whether the shop needs your keys, the wheel lock key or the spare. Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for. Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice.
Good habits for your car
Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old. Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule. Wash the underside of the car in winter to clear road salt.
Ask us
Ask us, and we tell you whether we can arrange it.
Request engine repair
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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