2012 Dodge Charger Technical Service Bulletins

219 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 Dodge Charger. 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.

• 10148573Jan 7, 2015Engine. Idler Pulley Noise During Cold Start This bulletin involves replacing the idler pulley. The customer may describe a loud high frequency noise that happens within 20 seconds of engine startup and lasts about 90 seconds intermittently during a cold engine start, approximately 0 degrees C (32 degrees F) and below.
• 10229899Dec 15, 2014Engine 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 any the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes have been set: P0300- Multiple Cylinder Misfire P0302- Cylinder…
• 10221067Dec 15, 2014Exterior lighting, Fuel system. 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 any the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes have been set: P0300- Multiple Cylinder Misfire P0302- Cylinder…
• 10139897Dec 15, 2014Engine 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 any the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes have been set: P0300- Multiple Cylinder Misfire P0302- Cylinder…
• 10231971Nov 14, 2014Suspension. This bulletin involves replacing both the left and right side front tension struts.
• 10231970Nov 14, 2014Suspension. This bulletin involves replacing the left side or the right side or both side tension struts.
• 10218205Nov 14, 2014Wheels, Suspension, Electronic stability control, Back-over prevention (rear…. Front End Clunk Noise When Coming To A Stop - Police Vehicles Only This bulletin involves replacing the left side or the right side or both side tension struts. Police vehicles with heavy duty suspension and rear wheel drive may experience a front end clunk noise, coming from the tension strut bushing(s), while coming to a stop.
• 10218201Nov 14, 2014Back-over prevention (rear camera), Suspension. Front End Clunk Noise When Coming To A Stop - Mexico Only This bulletin involves replacing both the left and right side front tension struts The customer may experience a front end clunk noise, coming from the tension strut bushing(s), when coming to a stop.
• 10139838Nov 14, 2014Suspension. Front End Clunk Noise When Coming To A Stop - Police Vehicles Only This bulletin involves replacing the left side or the right side or both side tension struts. Police vehicles with heavy duty suspension and rear wheel drive may experience a front end clunk noise, coming from the tension strut bushing(s), while coming to a stop.
• 10139834Nov 14, 2014Suspension. Front End Clunk Noise When Coming To A Stop - Mexico Only This bulletin involves replacing both the left and right side front tension struts The customer may experience a front end clunk noise, coming from the tension strut bushing(s), when coming to a stop.
• 10061852Nov 14, 2014Suspension. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10229966Oct 22, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. MIL Illumination For P0730 And Transmission Shift Enhancements
• 10139799Oct 22, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Fuel system, Exterior lighting, Electrical system. FLASH: MIL Illumination For P0730 And Transmission Shift Enhancements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Transmission Control Module (TCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation, the technician may find that Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0730 Incorrect Gear Ratio is setting erroneously.
• 10063729Oct 22, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10229945Oct 3, 2014Engine cooling. MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension)
• 10139771Oct 3, 2014Engine cooling, Fuel system. 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 any the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes have been set: ? P0300- Multiple Cylinder Misfire ? P0302…
• 10221035Sep 26, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. 8 Speed Transmission Shift Adaptation, Drive Learn Procedure This bulletin involves performing a Transmission Adaptation Learn procedure based on a subjective shift quality rating evaluation.The adaptation drive learn procedure must be performed on all 8-speed transmissions when the transmission is repaired/replaced and/or the Valve Body/TCU assembly (mechatronic) is replaced, or when the adaptation memory cells…
• 10139755Sep 26, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. 8 Speed Transmission Shift Adaptation, Drive Learn Procedure This bulletin involves performing a Transmission Adaptation Learn procedure based on a subjective shift quality rating evaluation.The adaptation drive learn procedure must be performed on all 8-speed transmissions when the transmission is repaired/replaced and/or the Valve Body/TCU assembly (mechatronic) is replaced, or when the adaptation memory cells…
• 10221021Sep 17, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Police Vehicle A/C Inoperative This bulletin involves relocating the A/C fuse within the front Power Distribution Center (PDC). Customer comments A/C is warm. On further inspection the technician will notice the A/C clutch fuse is loose in its cavity (#12) in the PDC. This will cause a poor connection and the fuse cavity to be distorted.
• 10139741Sep 17, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. Police Vehicle A/C Inoperative This bulletin involves relocating the A/C fuse within the front Power Distribution Center (PDC). Customer comments A/C is warm. On further inspection the technician will notice the A/C clutch fuse is loose in its cavity (#12) in the PDC. This will cause a poor connection and the fuse cavity to be distorted.
• 10062180Sep 17, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10062179Sep 17, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10221015Sep 12, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. RE2 RE3 RE6 RB4 RB5 RB6 Radio Enhancements This Bulletin involves updating the radio's software and if the vehicle is equipped with navigation (RB4, RB5 and RB6) the navigation software will also be updated. The customer may experience one or more of the following conditions: Phone screen buttons intermittently missing. Rear view camera screen may be blank. Improved rear view camera image. Radio presets and…
• 10139735Sep 12, 2014Equipment. RE2 RE3 RE6 RB4 RB5 RB6 Radio Enhancements This Bulletin involves updating the radio's software and if the vehicle is equipped with navigation (RB4, RB5 and RB6) the navigation software will also be updated. The customer may experience one or more of the following conditions: Phone screen buttons intermittently missing. Rear view camera screen may be blank. Improved rear view camera image. Radio presets and…
• 10062148Sep 12, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10217701Jul 9, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission Shift Enhancements - Adaptation Drive Learn Procedure This bulletin involves performing a subjective shift quality rating when customers experience poor shift quality and if necessary, performing the transmission adaptation learn procedure.
• 10141216Jul 9, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission Shift Enhancements - Adaptation Drive Learn Procedure This bulletin involves performing a subjective shift quality rating when customers experience poor shift quality and if necessary, performing the transmission adaptation learn procedure.
• 10069308Jul 9, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10139658Jun 18, 2014Fuel system. Part Description: Fuel Pump Module Issue Description: This TechTip applies to ONLY Charger (LD) 2011 thru 2014MY vehicles equipped with sales code AHB- Police Group. For vehicles operating under excessive idling condition an alternative high performance pump is available if the customer prefers. Part number 68103913AB or 68145815AA when used with XDC- Fuel Tank
• 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…
• 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.
• 10218811Apr 16, 2014Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain, Brakes. Police Vehicle A/C Inoperative This bulletin involves relocating the A/C fuse within the front Power Distribution Center (PDC). Customer comments A/C is warm. On further inspection the technician will notice the A/C clutch fuse is loose in its cavity (#12) in the PDC. This will cause a poor connection and the fuse cavity to be distorted.
• 10217970Apr 16, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. Police Vehicle A/C Inoperative This bulletin involves relocating the A/C fuse within the front Power Distribution Center (PDC). Customer comments A/C is warm. On further inspection the technician will notice the A/C clutch fuse is loose in its cavity (#12) in the PDC. This will cause a poor connection and the fuse cavity to be distorted.
• 10139644Apr 16, 2014Equipment. Police Vehicle A/C Inoperative This bulletin involves relocating the A/C fuse within the front Power Distribution Center (PDC). Customer comments A/C is warm. On further inspection the technician will notice the A/C clutch fuse is loose in its cavity (#12) in the PDC. This will cause a poor connection and the fuse cavity to be distorted.
• 10218794Apr 8, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission Shift Enhancements - Adaptation Drive Learn Procedure This bulletin involves performing a subjective shift quality rating when customers experience poor shift quality and if necessary, performing the transmission adaptation learn procedure.
• 10217953Apr 8, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission Shift Enhancements - Adaptation Drive Learn Procedure This bulletin involves performing a subjective shift quality rating when customers experience poor shift quality and if necessary, performing the transmission adaptation learn procedure.
• 10139628Apr 8, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission Shift Enhancements - Adaptation Drive Learn Procedure This bulletin involves performing a subjective shift quality rating when customers experience poor shift quality and if necessary, performing the transmission adaptation learn procedure.
• 10069309Apr 8, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10136991Mar 7, 2014Equipment. RB5 RE2 RE6 RB6 RE3 RB4 Radio Enhancements This Bulletin involves updating the radio's software. A customer may experience one or move of the following: ? Fuel Station Routing issues. ? Heated Seat Greyed Out. ? Navigation Icon going backwards. ? Map Checksum Error.
• 10062149Mar 7, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10136981Mar 6, 2014Exterior lighting. New Safety Recall Advanced Communication ? P08030614 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) announced a safety recall on certain 2011 and 2012 model year (LD) Dodge Charger vehicles. The headlight wiring harness connectors may overheat. This could cause a loss of low beam headlight function without warning. A loss of headlight(s) during nighttime driving could cause a crash without warning.
• 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.
• 10136924Jan 30, 2014Electrical system. Flash: Hands Free Module Defaults To English Instead Of Last Language Selected This Bulletin involves performing a USB service flash of the Hands Free Module (HFM). The customer may note when trying to select a none supported language like Russian or Portuguese the Hands Free screen will default to English. The Voice Recognition (VR) will default back to the last language (Italian, French, Spanish, German or Dutch)…
• 10062109Jan 30, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10062903Nov 13, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10062904Nov 2, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10062905Oct 26, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10062197Aug 31, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.

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