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2012 Dodge CHALLENGER Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1487792
Internal NHTSA #	11118422
Manufacurer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Brand	DODGE
Model	CHALLENGER
Model Year	2012
File date	04/08/18
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I was driving on the freway and my challenger lost power and smelled like something was burning and my steering wheel locked up i had to have it towed 15 miles back to my apartment and now its just sitting i checked for recalls and low and behold there is a recall for an alternator and diods recall number t-36 so i called to dodge dealers and once again they are giving me the run around stevens creek dodge said a month and a half rediculouse and fremont dodge gives two months until they can replace it dodge service manager said they only get a few parts to work with i highly doubt that i recently got my passenger side airbag done and they broke the part im not even sure if it is actually working huge safety hazard i need my vehicle repaired asap someone needs to contact me asap i also had to use up my towing miles from my insurance company im requesting a rembersmant for that and if they can repair a seriouse issue with my dodge in a timely manner they need to supply a loaner so i cn get to work and if i cant get any results on this issue i will seek legal advice this is a very serious issue i was almost in a serious accident because of it i could not turn my wheel as the vehicle shut down i have it all on my dashcam i will be expecting a call or email on this asap
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	10000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SUNNYVALE, CA
VIN pattern	2C3CDYBT2CHXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
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Date of purchase	23/01/25
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	67
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2012 Dodge CHALLENGER Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 Dodge CHALLENGER Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

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