Three problems related to power steering pump have been reported for the 2012 Dodge Charger. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Dodge Charger based on all problems reported for the 2012 Charger.
My power steering pump has went out on me twice while I was driving with my kids in the car. The first time was last year as I was doing a legal u-turn on a street. I wasn't able to get the my car straight almost was in an accident. I got the pump replaced and then 4 months later as I was making a right turn on the street, the pump went out again. Almost caused an accident again. There is currently no recalls on the power steering pump.
So, I've had a problem with the electric p/s pump with it making grinding noises as I turn and locking up. I did end up replacing it because the dealer near me neglected to tell me there was a recall on it and wanted to charge me to fix it. The pump I replaced it with is starting to do it again. . . I want it replaced with a brand new oem pump.
The power steering pump grinds when turning and sometimes locks up. This is the second time I've filed about this.