2012 Dodge Challenger engine problems
The 2012 Dodge Challenger has 25 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 7% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
25
Engine complaints
7%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, SMOKE FUMES STARTED TO EMIT INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD DUE DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2012 Dodge Challenger have?
NHTSA has 25 complaints about the 2012 Dodge Challenger engine — 7% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.