2012 dodge charger does not start
Asked by charger12red Aug 04, 2016 at 01:45 PM about the 2012 Dodge Charger SE RWD
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
Ok i need help!! my charger has been running fine really no issues until
now, i was on the freeway and my car felt like it was stalling and i hit the
gas and ran like normal then a few seconds later it felt like it was sputtering
back and forth so i go to pull over to the side and slow down and once i pull
over it turns off. all the lights came on my dash for example like my gas
light which it has a full tank and the check engine light etc. so when i went
to start it it wouldn't turn on it would just click. the starter relay was replaced
the starter was replaced and nothing so now not only does it not start, now
when i hit the push start my dash starts turning white my windshield wipers
go on by themselves and my windows wont go down I've tried a different
battery and nothing as i stated the starter was replaced and the starter
relay as well. i called a mechanic and he stated the engine had no oil which
is odd because when the oil is checked it shows it has oil still so he stated i
needed a new engine then he goes to say it might be the engine or a
timing chain issue can someone please help im frustrated and dont know
what to do?!??
11 Answers
charger12red answered 8 years ago
oooh and the check engine light is not on and no codes are reading when checked
Well first try to turn engine by hand and see if it's locked up, if it is,.....NO BUENO! U need a new engine
charger12red answered 8 years ago
the mechanic said he tried turning it by hand and its not turning
Auto_Centric answered 8 years ago
Replacement engine time search the salvage yards for a low mile engine $600
charger12red answered 8 years ago
UGh i really hope not I had it towed to the dealership i hope its not the engine!
Its altenator! Happened to me as well. Got it replaced $400
rcgirl2019 answered 5 years ago
Hello fellow Dodge Charger Owners. My 2012 Dodge Charger will not start, and the wipers will not stop moving. Your feedback is most appreciative.
2013ChargerSrt answered 5 years ago
Isn’t the alternator under recall ? For 2013
My 2012 Charger was the lucky one to dead stop in the middle of the freeway in San Diego and then again on the main street near my house. Both times it was the recalled alternator. They replaced it twice and haven't had any issues since then. If you haven't had it replaced with the factory recall do it!!
ErikaMiami2019 answered 5 years ago
I would never ever ever buy another Dodge Charger, I have a 2012 I got brand new, maintained car as I should and I have had so so so many issues with this car it's a complete lemon, my steering is about to go, barely turns to left when I make u turn, window motor on passanger side had to be replaced a while back now it doesn't start, I had just replaced battery so it's not that... I am trying to see if I find similar issues posted here, I push the start button to start car in goes in this auto start mode and runs for 20 seconds or so clicking trying to start can't shut off while it's doing that and nothing... I am so fed up with this car, not to mention it had like at least 10 recalls if not more so I had to run it back and forth from dealer since day I got it, super super disappointed with Dodge!
