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2013 Dodge Charger Power Train Problems

38
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 38 stored complaint records:

  • 5 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • failure mileage · 8 records
  • power train · 6 records
  • failure recurred · 6 records
  • failure failure · 4 records
  • engine light · 4 records
  • notified failure · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi15
30–60k mi6
60–100k mi5
100–150k mi4
150–400k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • October 18, 2019 · 167,424 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train

    I was driving home on the highway and the car shift into neutral while i was driving

    ODI 11269471

  • September 1, 2019 · 100,000 miles

    Engine · Power Train

    When i first purchased the vehicle it had a tick i asked the dealership what was that they told me it was a (hemi tick) that all chargers had that sound so i drove it to around 100, 000 miles and while driving down the road it begin to make this loud noise sounding like a truck . I took it to the shop and they told me my number 3 plug or whatever it's called was misfiring took it to crown dodge and they told me that…

    ODI 11301616

  • June 16, 2019 · 68,000 miles

    Power Train

    Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. The contact stated that the power train warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 13v610000 (power train). The vehicle was serviced at corvet chrysler, dodge, jeep, ram ([redacted], austin, tx 78758, [redacted]), but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,000.

    ODI 11222125

  • April 4, 2019 · 119,006 miles

    Engine · Power Train

    The number 6 piston is misfiring and causing the car to jerk. The part in other 2013 chargers has been recalled , mine is having the same issue , but not on recall list. It happens when car is stationary the most , but does happen when driving too. It happens on city streets and on highways.

    ODI 11206346

  • February 16, 2019 · 140 miles

    Power Train

    I just bought this car had it for 8 months and the transmission went out there is a recall on the 2013 dodge charger but not my vin number i would like with somebody to look into this thank you

    ODI 11180625

  • December 30, 2018

    Engine · Power Train

    I brought this 2013 dodge charger with 86,000 miles used in 10/20/2016 from south chicago dodge and when i got it, the car used to jerk when accelerating and i took it back to the dealer and told them about the car problem that i had. 1st time they had fix the transmission, 2nd, time the had put a new transmission in and now 2018 its having the same problem, its just somthing with this transmission or wut ever its…

    ODI 11164069

  • December 9, 2018 · 100,000 miles

    Power Train

    I was driving my 2013 dodge charger on the highway doing 75 mph when the rear differential locked up. The vehicle just passed 100,000 miles.

    ODI 11162555

  • August 1, 2018

    Power Train · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control

    The car has no get up and go! There are millions complaints about this! Driving the car will go in d1 by itself! Car runs rough at times and good at times ... I took the car to dodge several times abs they keep saying nothing is wrong

    ODI 11193298

  • May 26, 2018 · 110,000 miles

    Power Train

    On my way home from reno, nv i was getting onto the i-80 freeway when the check engine light came on suddenly and the car manually shifted to neutral ( in the middle of the freeway) the car began to loose power and then there was a loud bang in the rear of the vehicle. Luckily, i close to an exit and was able to safely pull off. The car rmps were very night though the car was stalled. The dealer later diagnosed the…

    ODI 11098365

  • January 17, 2018 · 122,000 miles

    Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train

    As driving up the highway my 2013 dodge charger jerked and when i looked at the dashboard there was a message that said 'service transmission shut off engine to engage park' my engine light was also on. I pulled over but my car would not go into park. I tried to pull back off to get to a safe place little did i know that my car would not pick up speed, traffics was approaching and there is was in the middle of the…

    ODI 11063387

  • November 1, 2017

    Power Train

    I've check with jim burke dodge several times regarding the recall on the transmission for my 2013 dodge charger. As of today january 15, 2018 nothing has been done. I'm being told their isn't a fix at this time.

    ODI 11062860

  • September 10, 2017 · 26,700 miles

    Air Bags · Electrical System · Power Train

    I purchased my 2013 dodge charger from anderson toyota of lake havasu city, arizona as a certified pre-owned vehicle last year. I have since come to discover that the vehicle has 5 active safety recalls, none of which were addressed or fixed prior to the dealership selling me the car. Several of the recalls have been in place for years, but i was never informed that i was being sold a vehicle known to be unsafe. I…

    ODI 11023551

  • June 12, 2017 · 86,000 miles

    Power Train

    Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. While stationary, the vehicle became stuck in the drive position and would not switch gears when prompted. The contact stated that the vehicle would not turn off and continued to run. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Ron carter chrysler, dodge, jeep of houston texas was made aware of the failure, but stated that the service department was closed. The manufacturer…

    ODI 10994556

  • May 1, 2017 · 30,000 miles

    Power Train

    2013 dodge charger sxt (awd) recently experienced strange "popping" noise when shifting from park into reverse, or drive into reverse. Also, there was a strange noise/"thud" while driving whenever the "eco" mode would engage. After the noise got increasingly worse i took the vehicle to the dealership for service. The dealership discovered that the left rear axle nut was very loose. Once the nut was torqued, the…

    ODI 10983901

  • September 26, 2016

    Power Train

    Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v240000 (power train). The dealer indicated that they serviced the vehicle with the manufacturer remedy, but the contact noticed that the solution failed and was uncertain if the manufacturer would provide a remedy. Also, the gear selector failed to shift from park into reverse. The manufacturer was notified of…

    ODI 10991010

  • September 25, 2016 · 71,000 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control

    I was on the freeway when my cars lights started flashing and would get on battery saver mode and was hard trying to steer on to emergency lane until it completely shut off on me. Luckily i was half way on the slow lane and safe lane. It would not turn on and it started smoking when i tried getting out i was completely locked in and could not turn on the car to place it on park or open the doors. I had to get out…

    ODI 10915122

  • August 12, 2016 · 17,000 miles

    Power Train

    Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. The contact received a recall notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v240000 (power train). The contact took the vehicle to the dealer. When the dealer tried to replace the part, the transmission control module crashed and the engine stalled. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The approximate failure mileage was 17,000.

    ODI 10908275

  • May 29, 2016 · 29,950 miles

    Air Bags · Power Train

    Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. The contact stated that after shifting into the park position and exiting the vehicle, it independently rolled away and crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. The contact was knocked down by the door of the vehicle and sustained bruising that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10875195

  • May 16, 2016 · 2,000 miles

    Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift · Air Bags · Electrical System · Power Train

    Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. The contact stated that the dealer (anderson toyota, [redacted], lake havasu city, az 86404, [redacted]) failed to mention that there were five manufacturer recalls on the vehicle before the vehicle was sold. The dealer (anderson chrysler dodge jeep ram, 3920 az-95, lake havasu city, az 86404, [redacted]) was unable to determine when the manufacturer would be…

    ODI 11023703

  • May 14, 2016

    Power Train

    I put the car in reverse when trying to make a legal u-turn, when trying to put the car into reverse, i step on the gas only to realize the shifter popped back into neutral or park. When making a u-turn there is no oncoming traffic. By the time i'm able to complete the u-turn and place the gear into reverse there is oncoming traffic. I've been behind some big trucks that decide they want to back up. With a normal…

    ODI 10874636

  • May 1, 2016 · 113,000 miles

    Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control

    Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate. In addition, the vehicle jerked before accelerating. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was included in…

    ODI 10871920

  • March 10, 2016 · 40,000 miles

    Power Train

    E-shift issues, indication comes on screen saying the e-shift needs service since purchase! Also, pulled up at atm and put in park, check engine light came on and listed e-shift issue, car would not go into gear. Mentioned e-shift issues with dealer since purchase and yet to be looked at or resolved. Every time i mention it, dealer employees seem puzzled and state that they've never heard of that before.

    ODI 10846285

  • January 16, 2016 · 4,000 miles

    Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control

    Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. While driving 1 mph and parking the vehicle, it suddenly accelerated. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a wall and pinned a caregiver. The air bags did not deploy. It was difficult to shift gears, which prolonged the injury. The fire department was notified, but a police report was not filed. The caregiver sustained minor injuries that required medical attention. The…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10910835

  • December 28, 2015 · 50,000 miles

    Power Train

    Twice i pulled in my driveway and thought i put the car in park and went to gather my things before shutting the car off and instead of being in park the car continued forward. The first time it scraped my side fence and the second until it hit my chain link gate- bending the posts and taking the fence gate off the posts. The fence gate them proceeded to fall on top of the hood of the car. Because i was gathering my…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10825000

  • October 28, 2015 · 37,184 miles

    Power Train

    Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. While the vehicle was parked, it independently rolled backwards and crashed into a cement pole. The failure recurred three times. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed; however, the body damage was repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v240000 (power train). The manufacturer was not notified…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10884321