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P0741 on DODGE CHARGER

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
3
Most Affected
2012

What P0741 Means on Your DODGE CHARGER

Real DODGE CHARGER Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"My ac was working decent, not how it should be, when I first got the vehicle. Now, the ac just blows warm air, no recirculation for feet setting. I am getting the code P0741 and it doesn't change."

— 2012 DODGE CHARGER owner • POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER • Filed 04/15/2023

"Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle decelerated, jerked forward, and the check engine indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the torque converter "stuck off" (code number: p0741)."

— 2012 DODGE CHARGER owner • POWER TRAIN • Filed 03/15/2019

"We bought this vehicle on may 6 , 2013, two hours later the check engine light went on. took it to autozone and hooked it to the computer said it was the transmission."

— 2012 DODGE CHARGER owner • POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • Filed 05/06/2013

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0741 on DODGE CHARGER

33.3%
33.3%
33.3%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2012
3

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

    Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.

P0741 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026