The service and repair manual for the 2012 Dodge Challenger — 5.7L V8 and 6.4L V8 and 3.6L V6 engines, 6 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Dodge published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 5.7L V8 — OHV 6.4L V8 — 392 cu in, OHV 3.6L V6 — 220 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | R/T Coupe 2-Door · SRT Coupe 2-Door · R/T Classic Coupe 2-Door · SXT Plus Coupe 2-Door · SRT8 Coupe 2-Door · SXT Coupe 2-Door |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 338 complaints · 70 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2012 Challenger manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 1,057
- General Information 1,635
- Accessories & Equipment 5,560
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 776
- Body & Frame 2,309
- Maintenance 91
- Brakes 1,127
- Restraints 1,931
- Drivelines & Axles 181
- Steering 584
- Electrical 3,105
- Suspension 559
- Engine Mechanical 853
- Transmission 1,087
- Engine Performance 3,390
- Front 184
- Rear 157
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2012 Challenger
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 16V352000These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger fronta.
- Electrical System — alternator/generator/regulator · 17V435000If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. the.
- Air Bags · 13V118000In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment the airbags may not operate as designed, inc.
Owners have filed 338 complaints and Dodge has issued 70 technical service bulletins for the 2012 Challenger. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2012 Challenger manual
Is this manual specific to the 2012 Challenger?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2012 model year, covering the 5.7L V8 and 6.4L V8 and 3.6L V6 across the R/T Coupe 2-Door, SRT Coupe 2-Door, R/T Classic Coupe 2-Door, SXT Plus Coupe 2-Door, SRT8 Coupe 2-Door, SXT Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Dodge published for this year.
What 2012 Challenger problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 2012 Challenger, covering air bags, electrical system. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Dodge dealers.
Does it include 2012 Challenger wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2012 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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