2012 Dodge Challenger Technical Service Bulletins

166 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 Dodge Challenger. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10139664Jun 10, 2014Fuel system, Engine cooling. MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if necessary. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes have been set: ? P0300- Multiple Cylinder Misfire ? P0302- Cylinder…
• 10055481Jun 3, 2014Engine. Engine timing chain guide on a numerous amount of vehicles may fracture. Which could cause the engine timing chain to break. 06/06/2014
• 10229825May 9, 2014Equipment. RHW RHP Radio Software Enhancements
• 10137027May 9, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. RHW RHP Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves upgrading the software on the RHW or RHP Radio. The customer may experience one or more of the following conditions. Navigation voice prompt is now announced near maneuvers such as exit ramps. Radio freeze when playing large number of .M4A or .WMA files,and recovers with ignition cycle. Battery signal strength display is not displayed into the radio screen…
• 10229871Apr 23, 2014Electrical system. Dielectric Grease This product is no longer approved for use on ignition coil and spark plug boots. Current plug boot material(silicone) is not compatible with this grease and can cause deterioration over time.
• 10218783Apr 23, 2014Electrical system. Dielectric Grease This product is no longer approved for use on ignition coil and spark plug boots. Current plug boot material(silicone) is not compatible with this grease and can cause deterioration over time.
• 10217942Apr 23, 2014Electrical system. Dielectric Grease This product is no longer approved for use on ignition coil and spark plug boots. Current plug boot material(silicone) is not compatible with this grease and can cause deterioration over time.
• 10136988Mar 5, 2014Equipment. RHR Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves upgrading the software on the RHR radio. The customer may experience one or more of the following conditions. Enhancements to the loss of preset condition. Lost channel presets, home addresses, address book entries & Travel Link favorites. Not able to change default country and state then route. Unable to load .jpeg files onto hard drive to display on touch…
• 10055165Feb 1, 2014Engine, Equipment. Dodge/chrysler: see document search button for owner letter. Due to an engine fractured timing chain guide, the timing chain in engine will break and would result in severe damage to the engine. Model 2009-2012 challenger, charger, 300.
• 10136927Jan 30, 2014Steering, Electrical system. Cruise Control Slow Or No Response This bulletin involves upgrading the software on the Steering Column Control Module (SCCM). A customer may experience, no response or slow response to cruise control switch activations. Issues will be experienced by the customers that activate/press the switches in a very fast manner.
• 10136914Jan 14, 2014Equipment. RET REL Radio Display Frozen This bulletin involves replacing the radio. A customer may experience, no response from or inoperative radio display.
• 10061895Jan 14, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10062717Oct 19, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10062716Oct 10, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10062715Sep 25, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10062718Sep 10, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10215983May 17, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. FLASH: MIL Illumination For P0730 - Incorrect Gear Ratio This bulletin involves updating the Transmission Control Module (TCM) software. Customers may indicate that the MIL is illuminated and/or the transmission went into limp-in. Upon further investigation, Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0730 - Incorrect Gear Ratio is either active or stored in the PCM?s memory.
• 10136856May 17, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. FLASH: MIL Illumination For P0730 - Incorrect Gear Ratio This bulletin involves updating the Transmission Control Module (TCM) software. Customers may indicate that the MIL is illuminated and/or the transmission went into limp-in. Upon further investigation, Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0730 - Incorrect Gear Ratio is either active or stored in the PCM?s memory.
• 10069240May 17, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10215980May 11, 2013Electrical system. Flash: Two Or More Speakers Will Mute When Playing Certain Media Sources This bulletin involves reprogramming the Amplifier with updated software. The customer may experience two or more speakers muting when playing certain media sources, which have frequencies of less then 20 Hz. The speakers will stay muted until the ignition key is cycled. On further inspection the technician will find speaker performance DTC's…
• 10188675May 11, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. Flash: Two Or More Speakers Will Mute When Playing Certain Media Sources This bulletin involves reprogramming the Amplifier with updated software. The customer may experience two or more speakers muting when playing certain media sources, which have frequencies of less then 20 Hz. The speakers will stay muted until the ignition key is cycled. On further inspection the technician will find speaker performance DTC's…
• 10136853May 11, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. Flash: Two Or More Speakers Will Mute When Playing Certain Media Sources This bulletin involves reprogramming the Amplifier with updated software. The customer may experience two or more speakers muting when playing certain media sources, which have frequencies of less then 20 Hz. The speakers will stay muted until the ignition key is cycled. On further inspection the technician will find speaker performance DTC's…
• 10062162May 11, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10216006May 1, 2013Steering. Part Description: Switch-Padedle Down Audio LT. Switch-Paddle Up Audio RT. Issue Description: When traveling over bumpy roads, a high pitched ringing/bell sound may come from the left or right paddle switch's in the steering wheel. If this noise is heard, replace both Left and Right Paddle switch.
• 10188701May 1, 2013Equipment, Steering. Part Description: Switch-Padedle Down Audio LT. Switch-Paddle Up Audio RT. Issue Description: When traveling over bumpy roads, a high pitched ringing/bell sound may come from the left or right paddle switch's in the steering wheel. If this noise is heard, replace both Left and Right Paddle switch.
• 10136879May 1, 2013Steering. Part Description: Switch-Padedle Down Audio LT. Switch-Paddle Up Audio RT. Issue Description: When traveling over bumpy roads, a high pitched ringing/bell sound may come from the left or right paddle switch's in the steering wheel. If this noise is heard, replace both Left and Right Paddle switch.
• 10215813Apr 23, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination.
• 10188646Apr 23, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination.
• 10063282Apr 23, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10215818Apr 20, 2013Equipment, Seats. This bulletin involves replacing the power seat track drive block bolts on front driver and/or passenger seat. The customer may experience up to 1mm(1/32?) fore/aft movement of the driver and/or passenger seat during acceleration and/or braking.
• 10188651Apr 20, 2013Equipment, Electrical system, Seats. This bulletin involves replacing the power seat track drive block bolts on front driver and/or passenger seat. The customer may experience up to 1mm(1/32?) fore/aft movement of the driver and/or passenger seat during acceleration and/or braking.
• 10063792Apr 20, 2013Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10215824Apr 4, 2013Electrical system, Equipment, Air bags, Seats. The above vehicles may have been built with front seat airbag wire harnesses with improper sized terminal crimp(s) that may cause an intermittent airbag warning light.
• 10188657Apr 4, 2013Seats, Air bags, Electrical system. The above vehicles may have been built with front seat airbag wire harnesses with improper sized terminal crimp(s) that may cause an intermittent airbag warning light.
• 10216452Mar 29, 2013Electrical system, Brakes. Flash: Hands Free Module Customer Satisfaction Enhancements This Bulletin involves performing a USB service flash of the Hands Free Module (HFM). The customer satisfaction enhancements are included with this software release:After the HFM has been updated it will receive these enhancements. Reduced ?Device Reading? wait time after connecting a device to the remote USB port. Call / Dial separation improves upon…
• 10136522Mar 29, 2013Equipment. Flash: Hands Free Module Customer Satisfaction Enhancements This Bulletin involves performing a USB service flash of the Hands Free Module (HFM). The customer satisfaction enhancements are included with this software release:After the HFM has been updated it will receive these enhancements. Reduced ?Device Reading? wait time after connecting a device to the remote USB port. Call / Dial separation improves upon…
• 10129006Mar 29, 2013Electrical system. Flash: Hands Free Module Customer Satisfaction Enhancements This Bulletin involves performing a USB service flash of the Hands Free Module (HFM). The customer satisfaction enhancements are included with this software release:After the HFM has been updated it will receive these enhancements. Reduced ?Device Reading? wait time after connecting a device to the remote USB port. Call / Dial separation improves upon…
• 10129008Mar 20, 2013Equipment. 82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc), and some ladco states (Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio).
• 10216271Mar 6, 2013Engine cooling, Electrical system, Engine, Interior lighting. Flash: MIL Illumination P0340- Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit - Bank 1 Sensor 1 This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set: P0340…
• 10136481Mar 6, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Flash: MIL Illumination P0340- Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit - Bank 1 Sensor 1 This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set: P0340…
• 10128985Mar 6, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Flash: MIL Illumination P0340- Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit - Bank 1 Sensor 1 This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set: P0340…
• 10068535Mar 6, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10216395Feb 6, 2013Seats. Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure This bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure is to be used prior to conducting any engine related repairs or removal of engine components.
• 10140065Feb 6, 2013Engine cooling. Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure This bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure is to be used prior to conducting any engine related repairs or removal of engine components.
• 10138987Feb 6, 2013Engine cooling, Equipment. Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure This bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure is to be used prior to conducting any engine related repairs or removal of engine components.
• 10128948Feb 6, 2013Engine. Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure This bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure is to be used prior to conducting any engine related repairs or removal of engine components.
• 10217733Jan 23, 2013Equipment, Body and structure. If a sill cladding is being replaced, please ensure the foam is cleaned out of all clip slots in the body side and fender to ensure proper retention of the replacement part can be achieved.
• 10189396Jan 23, 2013Body and structure. 05028799A$, 05028798A$ - Sill Cladding If a sill cladding is being replaced, please ensure the foam is cleaned out of all clip slots in the body side and fender to ensure proper retention of the replacement part can be achieved.
• 10189197Jan 23, 2013Body and structure. If a sill cladding is being replaced, please ensure the foam is cleaned out of all clip slots in the body side and fender to ensure proper retention of the replacement part can be achieved.
• 10216391Dec 20, 2012Equipment. RHR Navigation Map Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the RHR radios navigation map database software. Customers may experience a condition were new roads and new point of interests are not accurately shown on their navigation system.Updating the navigation software will help address most of the map inaccurate results.

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