2012 Dodge Charger Service and Repair Manual

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2012 Dodge Charger service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
  • Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more

Trims covered

  • Enforcer Sedan 4-Door
  • SRT8 Sedan 4-Door
  • SXT Sedan 4-Door
  • R/T Sedan 4-Door
  • SE Sedan 4-Door
  • SXT Plus Sedan 4-Door
  • Pursuit Sedan 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 3.6L 3604CC 220Cu. In. V6 FLEX DOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 5.7L 345Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
  • 3.6L 3604CC 220Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 6.4L 6424CC 392Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
  • 5.7L 345Cu. In. V8 FLEX OHV Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2012 Dodge Charger Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #11V48700029/09/2011Component: 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

Consequence

CONNECTING ROD FAILURE MAY LEAD TO ENGINE SEIZURE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ENGINE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO

NHTSA #16V04300028/01/2016Component: 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 jac

Consequence

A car that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will provide owners with wheel chocks and instructions for

NHTSA #16V24000025/04/2016Component: 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

Consequence

Drivers thinking that their vehicle's transmission is in the PARK position may be struck by the vehi

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to mitigate the risk of ve

NHTSA #16V35200024/05/2016Component: 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 mode

Consequence

These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger fronta

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will no

NHTSA #17V43500010/07/2017Component: 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 el

Consequence

If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. The

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part numbe

NHTSA #12V04200007/02/2012Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED

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 M

Consequence

THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VISIBILITY AND/OR BRAKING ABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP JUMPER HARNESSES AND RELOCATE THE

NHTSA #12V00400006/01/2012Component: 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 REQUIREMEN

Consequence

UNDERINFLATED TIRES CAN RESULT IN TIRE OVERLOADING AND OVERHEATING, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A BLOWOUT AN

Remedy

CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE VEHICLE’S TPMS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PER

NHTSA #13V11800003/04/2013Component: 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

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment the airbags may not operate as designed, inc

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace both driver and passenger seat airbag wiring h

NHTSA #12V19700002/05/2012Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

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.

Consequence

THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUSE, FREE OF CHARGE. THE

TSB #11030138

The vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following transmission models: 845RE, 8HP45, 850RE, 8HP50, 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP75-PHEV, 8HP75-LCV, 8HP90, 8HP95. Transmissions may exhibit the following dia

TSB #11025727

PAD KIT - REAR DISC BRAKE, FRONT DISC BRAKE

TSB #11025724

PAD KIT - REAR DISC BRAKE, FRONT DISC BRAKE

TSB #11014849

AIR BAG - SIDE CURTAIN

TSB #10248509

Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing t

TSB #10248517

LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.

TSB #10247905

ADAPTER, Engine Oil Filter (Pentastar V6) For all 2014MY replace the Oil Filter Adapter (OFA). For any other MY (with mileage above 30,000) review and follow instructions from STAR Online S1809000007 REV. C available on Dealer Connect. Also

TSB #10247906

ADAPTER, Engine Oil Filter (Pentastar V6) For all 2014MY replace the Oil Filter Adapter (OFA). For any other MY review and follow instructions from the latest STAR Online S1809000007 available on Dealer Connect. Also, consider the following

Showing the 8 most recent of 219 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20170718Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported2 injured

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER (EXTENSIVE FOG), THE CONTACT REACHED DOWN TO PICK UP AN ITEM, AND THE VEHICLE VEERED SOUTHBOUND INTO NORTHBOUND TRAFFIC.

20170718Component: STRUCTURE:BODYCrash reported2 injured

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER (EXTENSIVE FOG), THE CONTACT REACHED DOWN TO PICK UP AN ITEM, AND THE VEHICLE VEERED SOUTHBOUND INTO NORTHBOUND TRAFFIC.

20170718Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCrash reported2 injured

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER (EXTENSIVE FOG), THE CONTACT REACHED DOWN TO PICK UP AN ITEM, AND THE VEHICLE VEERED SOUTHBOUND INTO NORTHBOUND TRAFFIC.

20140805Component: SEAT BELTSCrash reported2 injured

TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE OTHER MOTORIST LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, STRUCK THE FRONT END OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE

20140805Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported2 injured

TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE OTHER MOTORIST LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, STRUCK THE FRONT END OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE

Showing the 5 most serious of 957 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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