The service and repair manual for the 2012 Dodge Charger — 3.6L V6 and 5.7L V8 and 6.4L V8 engines, 7 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 | 3.6L V6 — 220 cu in, DOHC 5.7L V8 — OHV 6.4L V8 — 392 cu in, OHV |
| Trims | Enforcer Sedan 4-Door · SRT8 Sedan 4-Door · SXT Sedan 4-Door · R/T Sedan 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door · SXT Plus Sedan 4-Door +1 |
| Federal record | 9 recalls · 957 complaints · 101 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2012 Charger manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 1,427
- General Information 1,659
- Accessories & Equipment 11,448
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 844
- Body & Frame 3,938
- Maintenance 161
- Brakes 1,551
- Restraints 3,189
- Drivelines & Axles 195
- Steering 737
- Electrical 4,268
- Suspension 1,172
- Engine Mechanical 793
- Transmission 1,490
- Engine Performance 3,974
- Rear 157
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2012 Charger
- Engine And Engine Cooling · 11V487000Connecting rod failure may lead to engine seizure which may increase the risk of a crash.
- Structure · 16V043000A car that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.
- Power Train — automatic transmission › control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) · 16V240000Drivers thinking that their vehicle's transmission is in the park position may be struck by the vehi.
- 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.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — antilock/traction control/electronic limited · 12V042000This could lead to loss of visibility and/or braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Tires — pressure monitoring and regulating systems · 12V004000Underinflated tires can result in tire overloading and overheating, which could lead to a blowout an.
- Air Bags · 13V118000In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment the airbags may not operate as designed, inc.
- Service Brakes, Air — antilock › control unit/module · 12V197000This could lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners have filed 957 complaints and Dodge has issued 101 technical service bulletins for the 2012 Charger. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2012 Charger manual
Is this manual specific to the 2012 Charger?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2012 model year, covering the 3.6L V6 and 5.7L V8 and 6.4L V8 across the Enforcer Sedan 4-Door, SRT8 Sedan 4-Door, SXT Sedan 4-Door, R/T Sedan 4-Door, SE Sedan 4-Door, SXT Plus Sedan 4-Door, Pursuit Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Dodge published for this year.
What 2012 Charger problems does it help with?
9 recalls are on federal record for the 2012 Charger, covering engine and engine cooling, structure, power train. 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 Charger 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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