How many engine complaints does the 2012 Dodge Challenger have?

NHTSA lists 31 engine complaints for the 2012 Challenger, which is 12% of the 253 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2012 Dodge Challenger engine?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this engine problem area on the 2012 Challenger.

At what mileage do 2012 Challenger engine problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this engine issue is 56,850 miles.

Did the engine problems cause any crashes or fires?

NHTSA data tied to this engine problem area shows 3 crashes, 3 fires, and 1 injury reported for the 2012 Challenger.

Is the 2012 Challenger engine worse than other model years?

The 2012 Challenger's engine complaints make up 12% of its total complaints, lower than the 2010 model year's 37% share but higher than several later years like 2018 at 9%.

2012 Dodge Challenger Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 31 engine complaints for the 2012 Dodge Challenger, 12% of all 253 complaints filed for the year. Owners reported stalling, smoke, and fires, with a median failure mileage of 56,850 miles. No related recall is on file for this engine issue.

Engine complaints: 31; 12% of 253
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 56,850 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Vehicle suddenly accelerates or hangs at full throttle at low speed, sometimes with brake and power steering failure at the same time.
Engine stalls or shuts off completely while driving around 40-50 mph and sometimes fails to restart.
Smoke or flames appear from the engine compartment while driving, in some cases leading to a full fire.
Accelerator pedal snaps or hangs up while driving, causing loss of control.
Check engine light illuminates along with stalling and loss of acceleration.

When 2012 Dodge Challenger engine complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 11, 2012, latest Oct 6, 2025.

31 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2012 to Oct 2025; peak Aug 2015 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2012 Dodge Challenger

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Challenger model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2010112 (37%)
201127 (14%)
201231 (12%)
201334 (19%)
201441 (28%)
201530 (24%)
201614 (18%)
20179 (18%)
20187 (9%)
201910 (17%)
20206 (30%)
20214 (21%)
20221 (11%)
20236 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2012 Dodge Challenger have?: NHTSA lists 31 engine complaints for the 2012 Challenger, which is 12% of the 253 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Dodge Challenger engine?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this engine problem area on the 2012 Challenger.
At what mileage do 2012 Challenger engine problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this engine issue is 56,850 miles.
Did the engine problems cause any crashes or fires?: NHTSA data tied to this engine problem area shows 3 crashes, 3 fires, and 1 injury reported for the 2012 Challenger.
Is the 2012 Challenger engine worse than other model years?: The 2012 Challenger's engine complaints make up 12% of its total complaints, lower than the 2010 model year's 37% share but higher than several later years like 2018 at 9%.