Service bulletins for the 2012 Dodge Challenger
A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.
166 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 18-050-15 REVA | 2018-12-03. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Flash: 3.6L Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. A small number of customers may experience one or more of the following: ? Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) U0140 - Lost Communication With Body Control Module (TIPM) stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) memory. ? For 2011 vehicles built prior to February 2, 2011, the customer may experience a condition known as ?Idle Buffeting? while the vehicle is idling. This condition can be similar to driving down the road with one rear window down and all others rolled up, causing a thumping or buffeting sound. The idle speed will be adjusted to 650 RPM to correct this condition. |
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| 18-067-15 | 2018-11-19. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE. Flash: PCM Software Enhancements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find one of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: ? U0401-00 - Implausible Data Received From ECM/PCM ? P0441 - Evap Purge System Performance ? P0340 - Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit - Bank 1 Sensor 1 This software update also has improvements for fuel pump relay cycling during remote starts. |
| 07-002-15 | 2018-11-19. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Idler Pulley Noise During Cold Start This bulletin involves replacing the idler pulley. The customer may describe a loud high frequency noise that happens within 20 seconds of engine startup and lasts about 90 seconds intermittently during a cold engine start, approximately 0 degrees C (32 degrees F) and below. |
| 07-002-15 REV. A | 2018-09-24. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Idler Pulley Noise During Cold Start This bulletin involves replacing the idler pulley. The customer may describe a loud high frequency noise that happens within 20 seconds of engine startup and lasts about 90 seconds intermittently during a cold engine start, approximately 0 degrees C (32 degrees F) and below. |
| 21-020-16 | 2018-06-18. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION. Manual Transmission Shifter Noise This bulletin involves greasing or replacing the manual transmission rear shifter bushing. Customers may experience a clunk, squeak, or similar noise heard from center console area while shifting. |
| 08-056-14 | 2018-06-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. No Audio From The Radio Caused By The Amplifier Muting Audio This bulletin involves replacing the Amplifier if required. The customer may indicate that there is no audio sound and/or radio is muted. This may happen when the audio is at a higher volume. The audio system will mute and remains ?muted? until the key is cycled. The audio system may defaults to surround sound after a key cycle. On further inspection one or more of the following DTCs may be found: B1460-92 Channel 1 Audio Speaker Output-Performance or Incorrect Operation. B1465-92 Channel 2 Audio Speaker Output-Performance or Incorrect Operation. B146A-92 Channel 3 Audio Speaker Output-Performance or Incorrect Operation. B146F-92 Channel 4 Audio Speaker Output-Performance or Incorrect Operation. B1474-92 Channel 5 Audio Speaker Output-Performance or Incorrect Operation. B1479-92 Channel 6 Audio Speaker Output-Performance or Incorrect Operation. B147E-92 Channel 7 Audio Speaker Output-Performance or Incorrect Operation. B1483-92 Channel 8 Audio Speaker Output-Performance or Incorrect Operation. B14B9-92 Channel 9 Audio Speaker Output-Performance or Incorrect Operation. B14BE-92 Channel 10 Audio Speaker Output-Performance or Incorrect Operation. B14C3-92 Channel 11 Audio Speaker Output-Performance or Incorrect Operation. B14C8-92 Channel 12 Audio Speaker Output-Performance or Incorrect Operation. |
| Z5091195A$ | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. RES / RHA / REB radio that supports Bluetooth and Hands-Free For issues with Bluetooth, Hands-Free Calling, and/or Voice Commands, DO NOT replace the radio. Diagnose the Hands-Free Module system (also called the Telematics Module). The Telematics Module (and associated components) is the system responsible for these features. A power cycle may be required for the hands-free module for proper diagnosis.~ Please reference; 8T - Navigation/Telecommunication Diagnosis and Testing (DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HANDS FREE PHONE) |
| 09-001-13 | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE. Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure This bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure is to be used prior to conducting any engine related repairs or removal of engine components. |
| 9003694 | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect oil pump for relief valve failure. See photo attached. If valve is found out of place please call Bob Jackson (248) 944-0466 bob.jackson@fcagroup.com, or Joe Lovell (734) 309-6467 joe.lovell@fcagroup.com before proceeding. If unable to reach after 15 minutes record the following information and proceed with oil pump replacement and hold part for return to FCA via Fastrack system |
| 9003681 | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS. Restraints Information Sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use. |
| 9003687 | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS. Restraints Remove I-Sheet from packaging. Correct information sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use. |
| 68277402A | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL. Adaptive Cruise Control Sensor 1) If you are replacing this part due to the cluster displaying Clean Radar Sensor in Front of Vehicle or DTC C1266 ACC Sensor Blinded, please verify that there is no blockage in front of the sensor. Blockage can occur from mud, ice, snow, front end damage, bracket damage, the sensor not attached to the bracket properly or an aftermarket fascia installed. This fault can occur intermittently in muddy or icy/snowy conditions and is considered normal operation. Under some circumstances, a misaligned sensor can also cause the C1266 DTC, please complete an alignment procedure. No replacement is required.~ 2) If you are replacing this part due to the cluster displaying ?ACC/FCW Unavailable Service Required?, please check the DTC fault codes. This will indicate which module needs to be serviced (TCM, PCM, ESP/ABS, etc). This fault is not due to the ACC Sensor. No sensor replacement is required.~ 3) If you have fault code DTC C125E ACC Sensor Adjustment Required, please verify that the radar sensor is fully seated in the clips and there is no damage (if clips are damaged on a 2013 or earlier vehicle, order P/N 68085813A$, otherwise please replace the module), please verify there is no blockage to the sensor due to mud, ice, snow, front end damage, bracket damage or the sensor not attached to the bracket properly. Perform the Vertical Alignment and the Electronic Horizontal Alignments procedure as stated in the service manual. Please note, if the horizontal alignment procedure will not complete, check the vertical alignment and confirm that the sensor is seated properly. Rerun the horizontal alignment procedure. No sensor replacement is required. **Hints for running Horizontal Alignment procedure: A) Verify speed is between 45 and 75 mph, B) verify the road is relatively straight with signs, poles, guard rails, etc C) Do not tail a vehicle too closely this inhibits the learning procedure |
| 09-002-14 REV. B | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if necessary. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find that any the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes have been set: P0300- Multiple Cylinder Misfire P0302- Cylinder 2 Misfire P0304- Cylinder 4 Misfire P0306- Cylinder 6 Misfire |
| 08-086-14 REV. A | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. RBZ Or RHB Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves upgrading the software on the RBZ or RHB Radio. The customer may experience one or more of the following. When changing the language on the radio, the navigation may still display English. Help prevent navigation lockup. Ghost image of the vehicle?s brand logo on the display screen. Digital photos loaded onto the hard drive intermittently get lost. Sirius audio pop on power up. HFM audio pop on power up. HFM Mode resume with no information.SYMPTOM/CONDITION FOR RHB RADIOS ONLY: Trip planner does not save a route after is was created. Route guidance does not activate after the vehicle shuts down. Longitude entry does not allow enough digits. CD/DVD will not play. Navigation accept screen will not clear. Navigation shows ?acquiring signal? for an extended period of time. New navigation graphics. |
| 21-033-14 | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. FLASH: MIL Illumination For P0730 And Transmission Shift Enhancements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Transmission Control Module (TCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation, the technician may find that Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0730 Incorrect Gear Ratio is setting erroneously. In addition to correcting the DTC, the following Transmission Control Module (TCM) calibration improvements are now available. These updates are broken down by vehicle line and engine category.WK, WD, JK and LC Vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine (Sales Code ERB) Hanging in gear during HOT ambient temperature conditions while vehicle is loaded or towing. Delayed downshift during acceleration at speeds above 48 kph. (Taiwan, Japan, and China market only). Delayed downshift when driving at altitudes higher than 2500 feet. Inconsistent shifting when towing or while driving up or down steep hills. Delayed upshift while driving in 4 low Intermittent delayed shift. Delayed engagement when shifting from drive to reverse while in 4 low. (JK Rubicon only) Delayed shift from second gear while towing or driving on steep grades. (JK Rubicon only) Intermittent delayed engagement from reverse to drive. Less than desired shift quality in AutoStick mode. (LC vehicles only) Fuel economy improvements. (LC vehicles only)LC Vehicles equipped with a 5.7L engine (Sales Codes EZH or EZC) Hanging in gear during HOT ambient temperature conditions while vehicle is loaded or towing. Bump sensation felt during deceleration or braking. Fuel economy improvements.LC and WK Vehicles equipped with a 6.4L engine (Sales Codes ESH or ESG) Bump sensation felt during deceleration or braking. (LC only) Inconsistent downshift during Wide Open Throttle (WOT) accelerations at highway speeds (i.e. passing). Transmission enhancements to improve acceleration while in reverse going uphill on steep |
| 09-002-14 REV. A | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if necessary. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find that any the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes have been set: ? P0300- Multiple Cylinder Misfire ? P0302- Cylinder 2 Misfire ? P0304- Cylinder 4 Misfire ? P0306- Cylinder 6 Misfire |
| 08-086-14 | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. RBZ Or RHB Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves upgrading the software on the RBZ or RHB Radio. The customer may experience one or more of the following. ? When changing the language on the radio, the navigation may still display English. ? Help prevent navigation lockup. ? Ghost image of the vehicle?s brand logo on the display screen. ? Digital photos loaded onto the hard drive intermittently get lost. ? CD/DVD will not play (RHB only). ? Navigation accept screen will not clear (RHB only). ? Navigation shows ?acquiring signal? for an extended period of time (RHB only). ? New navigation graphics (RHB only). ? Sirius audio pop on power up. ? HFM audio pop on power up. ? HFM Mode resume with no information. ? Trip planner does not save a route after is was created (RHB only). ? Route guidance does not activate after the vehicle shuts down (RHB only). ? Longitude entry does not allow enough digits (RHB only). |
| 09-002-14 | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if necessary. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes have been set: ? P0300- Multiple Cylinder Misfire ? P0302- Cylinder 2 Misfire ? P0304- Cylinder 4 Misfire ? P0306- Cylinder 6 Misfire |
| 9002503 | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN; BACK OVER PREVENTION; VISIBILITY; SUSPENSION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Part Description: RHR Radio Issue Description: Issue 1: While performing RHR radio reflash (software update), on rare occasions, the flash can fail to properly update the radio resulting in the radio running in Emergency IFS mode. This error condition can occur due to interrupting the software update, background radio operations interfering with the reflash process, etc. The radio will reboot, but with limited functionality (examples may include but are not limited to: NAV, Voice Recognition, Bluetooth, or AUX jack are inop, no available space shown on HDD, etc.). The radio can still be properly updated by simply reinserting the software update disc and performing the reflash procedure again. To assist in the verification that the radio is running Emergency IFS perform the following:~ 1. Power on radio~2. Press MENU H/K~3. Press System Setup S/K~4. Press Manage HDD S/K~5. Press Display Available Space on HDD S/K~6. When running Emergency IFS, all items under Used, Available, and Capacity report as dashes~ Issue 2: If you are having troubles connecting a phone or a MP3 player, try removing the battery on the device and then going through the pairing/connection procedure again. If you cannot remove the battery on the device, perform a reboot. Each manufacturer has a different series of buttons to hold down to perform a reboot. If the problem still persists, try the device on another like vehicle with the same radio. If you are having the same connection issues on another like vehicle, the device may be faulty or it may not be compatible with the RHR radio. Go to www.chrysler.com/hostb/crossbrand/owners/en and click on ?Bluetooth Phone Compatibility Test Results? link for a list of phones that are compatible. For MP3 players and media storage devices, only .wma, .aac, .mp3, .sacd, .jpeg & .jpg files are supported. Remove all other file types and reevaluate the concern. ~ Issue 3: If upgrading a vehicle from a low line radio that has factory installed UConnect |
| 09-001-13 | 2018-06-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure This bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure is to be used prior to conducting any engine related repairs or removal of engine components. |
| 08-031-16 | 2018-06-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Hands Free Module Prompts Begin Erroneously This bulletin involves diagnosing and based on outcome, either performing a USB flash or replacing the Mopar accessory Hands Free Module (HFM). A customer may experience the Uconnect prompts begin to play without pressing the Voice Recognition (VR) button. The prompt may repeat itself two or three times before exiting. The customer satisfaction enhancements are included with this software release. NOTE: After the HFM has been updated it will receive these enhancements: · Reduced ?Device Reading? wait time after connecting a device to the remote USB port. · Call / dial separation improves upon names being recognized as phone numbers. · Improved sound quality during Bluetooth streaming. · Increased iPod and iPhone compatibility. · SMS messaging support via Mobile Application Part (MAP) protocol (not all phones support the MAP protocol). · Added ?None of These? and ?Correction? to the phone book prompt menu for better handling of similar names. · Previous button will return the song currently being played to the beginning of the track. · AirPlay feature ?Dock Connector? no longer needs to be manually selected on Apple devices. This will resolve the ?No Audio? condition when the device is connected to the remote USB port and dock connector is not selected. NOTE: USB mode resume will no longer 'resume' after ignition is OFF. |
| 08-024-14 | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. RHW RHP Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves upgrading the software on the RHW or RHP Radio. The customer may experience one or more of the following conditions. Navigation voice prompt is now announced near maneuvers such as exit ramps. Radio freeze when playing large number of .M4A or .WMA files,and recovers with ignition cycle. Battery signal strength display is not displayed into the radio screen (with iPhone 5). Traffic Announcement and Voice Recognition share the same volume control. Traffic Announcement volume drops after phone calls. Mismatch in the ?Distance to next turn? between the radio and EVIC displays. German translations are incorrect. Radio reset when copying certain .MP3 files from USB flash drive to the radio. Radio stations info is not correct into the right side of the radio display (radio menu). Radio mute issue in tuner mode. Preset loss during/after AF Switching. Erratic alternate frequency switching. Bluetooth phone muting during European traffic announcement. Enhancements to the loss of preset condition. Lost channel presets, home addresses, address book entries & Travel Link favorites. Not able to change default country and state then route. Unable to load .jpeg files onto hard drive to display on touch screen. Vehicle with Start/Stop feature, the screen will go black when the engine turns off at a stop. (International only). Cancel key inoperative after pressing the international button. iPhone 4 dial not possible after second call. Devices button disabled in VES menu. Unable to route to a recent route after a map update. Duplicate phone numbers in popup after pressing the international button. During active call and on hold, DIAL button should be displayed (not ?TONE? button). International button not visible. Point of Interest (POI) Search enhancements. Devices button wrongly labeled as DVD using the remote DVD player. iPod, track selection enhancements. |
| 08-027-14 | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. RHR Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves upgrading the software on the RHR radio. The customer may experience one or more of the following conditions. Enhancements to the loss of preset condition. Lost channel presets, home addresses, address book entries & Travel Link favorites. Not able to change default country and state then route. Unable to load .jpeg files onto hard drive to display on touch screen. Incomplete Travel Link temperature displayed when the temperature is over 100F. Example, if the temperature is 107F the screen will display 07. (Domestic U.S. only). iPhone4 dial not possible after second call. Missing Travel Link buttons from SAT menu (Domestic U.S. only). Devices button disabled in VES menu. Unable to route to a recent route after a map update. Remove Travel Link disclaimer popup (Domestic U.S. only). During active call and on hold, DIAL button should be displayed (not ?TONE? button). International button not visible. Point of interest (POI) Search enhancements. When video in remote DVD player is stopped devices button wrongly labeled as DVD. Access Travel Link immediately after radio no update when staying on TL screen. iPod, track selection enhancements. |
| 08-010-14 | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. STEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Cruise Control Slow Or No Response This bulletin involves upgrading the software on the Steering Column Control Module (SCCM). A customer may experience, no response or slow response to cruise control switch activations. Issues will be experienced by the customers that activate/press the switches in a very fast manner. |
| 08-004-14 | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. RET REL Radio Display Frozen This bulletin involves replacing the radio. A customer may experience, no response from or inoperative radio display. |
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