2013 Dodge Challenger Problems

179 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Electrical System · verdict CAUTION 47/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Electrical System104
Engine27
Air Bags19
Power Train16
Steering15
Unknown Or Other11

In the owners’ words

“At only 68,000 miles, my check engine light came on with code "P0456", which indicates that my Evaporative Emission System has a leak. These leaks lead to increased emissions and fuel loss. The solution is to replace the Emission System Integrity Monitor (ESIM). The life expectancy of this part is 150,000 miles. It should not leak at less than half its life expectancy. I contacted the local dealership and they report”NHTSA complaint, 2013 Dodge Challenger owner
“The vehicle is available for inspection. The issue caused a fire under my carport and within 30 feet of a neighbor's house. The car is immobile and still at the location of the incident, it has not been reproduced or inspected. there were no warning lamps at the time of the incident. The electrical system seemed to have several issues over the past years. The passenger side tail light would burn out at least twice a”NHTSA complaint, 2013 Dodge Challenger owner
“while turning onto another street transmisson went into neutral. car would`nt accelerate, almost reared by another car. Car is at dealership now, they say it needs new transmission. only has 70,000 miles on it.”NHTSA complaint, 2013 Dodge Challenger owner

Recall campaigns

ReportedComponentSummary
15/01/2019Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module SAFETYChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon dep
10/07/2017Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator SAFETYChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic powe
09/01/2018Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module SAFETYChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, Calif
21/03/2013Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood SAFETYChrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Challenger vehicles manufactured from December 3, 2012, through January 24, 2013 and equipped with a V6 engine. The battery positive cable at the starter motor may exp
08/10/2014Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator SAFETYChrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, an

Questions owners ask

Is the 2013 Dodge Challenger reliable?

On the federal record it scores 47/100: 179 owner complaints (13.77 per year on the road) and 5 recall campaigns, 5 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Dodge Challenger?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Electrical System, with 104 of 192 categorised reports.

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The 2013 Dodge Challenger scored 47/100 on the federal record.

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