Recall 11V487000: 2012 Dodge Charger and 6 other models
- Report received
- Sep 29, 2011
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler group llc
- Potentially affected
- 667vehicles
- Model years
- 2012
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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 cherokee vehicles manufactured from august 31, 2011, through september 13, 2011, that are equipped with 3.6l engines. These engines may experience connecting rod bearing failure due to debris inside the engine block.
Possible 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 begin on or about november 18, 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2012 Chrysler 200638 complaints
- 2012 Chrysler Town And Country634 complaints
- 2012 Dodge Charger648 complaints
- 2012 Dodge Durango640 complaints
- 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan584 complaints
- 2012 Dodge Journey377 complaints
- 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee1,644 complaints
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.