2012 Dodge Charger: Engine stalls dies while driving
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2012 Charger report: engine stalls dies while driving. CarComplaints.com lists 6 owner complaints, average mileage 55,050 miles.
NHTSA has 96 owner complaints for the 2012 Charger in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11640008 (filed 01/31/2025): “Says that my car is simply just dead smells like gas when trying to start up and shakes but doesn’t start up…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11638645 (filed 01/26/2025): “I have called the dealerships in fresno ca and clovis ca asked them to check out my car because of all the recalls that were done by them i'm having problems with it or had to replace it again. i also told them since it was a recall and they supposedly repair…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: overhaul engine (2 reports) replace alternator (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $810 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
- CarComplaints.com: Engine stalls dies while driving (2012 Charger)
- NHTSA complaints API, 2012 Charger
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