2012 Dodge Charger: Power steering pump failure
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2012 Charger report: power steering pump failure. CarComplaints.com lists 3 owner complaints, average mileage 69,400 miles.
NHTSA has 53 owner complaints for the 2012 Charger in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11529695 (filed 06/30/2023): “When i purchased the car it had been used as a police car in the state of mississippi. so after i bought the car i checked for any recalls and found it to have 2 open recalls. 1 was a passenger side airbag and the other was the alternator. so i contacted moss …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11521197 (filed 05/09/2023): “Service power steering warning comes on, causes my gauge cluster to go blank & dark, i lose a/c, power steering, headlights work intermittently, blinkers & all steering wheel button options stop working, and my transmission will start downshifting shifting err…”
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: replace pump / rack and pinion (2 reports) replace pump (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Electric power steering faults typically need module diagnosis with a scan tool and calibration. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $1,700 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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