2012 Dodge Charger Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 0%of 648 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,550miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2012 Dodge Charger, 0% of the 648 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,550 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle intermittently emits a chemical odor from the A/C vents. At times it is almost intoxicating causing headaches and sore throat. At times it is a light odor others very strong to the point windows have to be rolled down......updated 10/20/15 the consumer stated the water pump was slowly leaking and the odor was burning anti-freeze on the engine. Updated 11/03/15.”
NHTSA complaint #10733818, filed 2015-07, 42,200 miles“2012 Dodge Charger//was sitting stationary when I heard a loud bang come from the engine compartment. Exited the vehicle and radiator fluid was pouring out from under the vehicle. Further investigation LED to the passenger side fan had broken apart and seized. Also it came in contact with the radiator, splitting tubes on the aluminum core. Have read in forums that other consumers have had the same problem on early model Dodge chargers 2006-2008....updated 11/13/15”
NHTSA complaint #10730507, filed 2015-06, 45,550 miles“The contact's husband owns a 2012 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle shuddered, lost motive power, and failed to accelerate as intended. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where a handheld diagnostic machine retrieved DTC: P0016 (Cam and Crank shafts signals error). The vehicle was taken to the residence where the cam shaft and oil sensors were replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11598587, filed 2024-07, 170,000 milesRelated recalls
- 11V487000Sep 29, 2011Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2012 chrysler vehicles, including 200 and town and country models, dodge vehicles, including charger, durango, grand…Covers: Dodge Charger 2012, Grand Caravan 2012, Jeep Grand Cherokee 2012 +4 more
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Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 2 | 2% |
| 2016 | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 3 | 0% |
| 2011 | 10 | 1% |
| 2010 | 16 | 7% |
| 2009 | 10 | 6% |
| 2008 | 15 | 2% |
| 2007 | 37 | 7% |
| 2006 | 63 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2012 Dodge Charger
359 complaintsAir bags
111 complaintsEngine
94 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
65 complaintsSteering
53 complaintsExterior lighting
52 complaintsBrakes
46 complaintsOther or unknown
38 complaintsElectronic stability control
35 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsFuel system
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Dodge Charger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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