Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2013 Dodge Challenger owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
When I start the car, it shuts off if I pushed the button to restart it, sounds like it's double starting itself the only way that I can make it stop is by continuously hitting the button. The only way that I can restart. The car is if I open the driver's door, then hit the button to completely cut off the car shut the door hit the button again then the car will start. It's like I have to reset it. it does it often has been for years when I take it to the mechanics or dealership they tell me to bring it up there when it's doing it. That's the only way that they can find out what the issue is, after this happens I'll take it to the dealership and they find nothing they request for me to bring it when is doing that, but I never know when it's going to happen until it does, but it doesn't happen at the dealership. …
* The ignition switch failed to release the key fob. I brought the car home after completing some repairs and sending the car through emissions testing to renew the plates. I made numerous attempts turning the car on and off and trying to get the key fob out of the ignition. The ignition off position would flash ACCESSORIES the same as the accessory position. I was concerned to leave the car as there maybe a short that would draw down the battery or worse ? I locked the doors and left the key fob in the ignition. * YES- available for inspection. * safety issue was is there an electrical issue that would start the car on fire ? * The diagnosis was done by my performance and high end mechanic's shop. The battery in the key bob was changed while being stuck in the ignition to see if a low powered battery was failing to send a signal. No changes. …
When starting my vehicle, I would push the push start button and it will continue to turn over and over and over but not start, it will do it for a minute or more and there is not way to turn it off.
Car caught on fire as I was driving it this was 4 hours after I picked it up from the dealership for getting the tourque converter fixed. I think this is an electrical problem that caused it. I was driving in a parking lot only going 7-10 MPH. Dallas pd doesn't come out if it's on private property I am still waiting my fire report in the mail. I have unsure claim numbers from 3 different people. (chrystler. National general insurance. Harco national insurance.)
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that the vehicle began to smoke and the vehicle would not accelerate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the heater pump had a hole. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,000.
I recently purchased my 2013 Dodge Challenger less than 2 years ago and now the car has been misfiring giving me various error codes while I am driving on the freeway and on the roads. The dealership that I purchased the vehicle from, Acura of fremont, has not returned my calls. The vehicle has given me the p0132 and recently p0300 error code. I took it to my local Chrysler and Dodge dealership in san leandro, ca and they said they can't find an issue wrong with the vehicle even though they saw the p0300 error code and the car shaking immensely. I told the representative that I do not feel safe in the vehicle after I felt the strong shaking and the engine light blinking making dinging sounds and ticking sounds. They kept the vehicle overnight to try again in the morning and they said they found no issue on the vehicle. …
I was driving normal speed at 60 when I proceeded to get over I push the gas a little bit the car RPM when high but the car did not speed up I looked at the dash the check engine light came on I took it to have it scanned at advance auto and auto zone they both gave me the same code of p0741 that is a transmission code I drive my car daily to work and home the check engine light stays on 2 days then go off for one day then back on if u accelerate then release the pedal it make a hard jerk from the rear end this is not the first problem I had I bought the car brand new in March 2013 and the window switch went out and 2 months ago the ac control went out and now this transmission problem not only that my fiance Jeep is 2014 with 29000 miles on it and the heated seats not working or the heat and don jackson in union city ga has horrible customer service that been trying to get parts for 2 …
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle by shifting into park and pushing the start button. In addition, the contact stated that two months later, there was an intermittent clicking noise emitting from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V634000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 13,000.
This car has been a complete nightmare, and the worst car I have ever owned. When I first bought it was taken to the shop within the first month and they replaced the oil sending unit, then this year when driving at highway speed and when accelerating with the RPM going above 3 the car would loose power. I took it to the shop again and they didn't fix it but updated the transmission which resolved the problem for a little while. Well today the transmission started again doing the same thing. I will have to take this car back into the shop. I've owned this car since it was new and it currently has 60,250 miles. I was always a Dodge fan but I think this car has changed me to a different brand.
Oct. 30,2018 wile making a 15 MPH. Left turn on to las vegas blvd.in my 2013dodge Challenger sxt. I experienced the car shutting off and loss of all power I decided to let the car cost to a stop however instead of the car stopping it julted forward and turned back on. Went 300 ft. And made another left turn again the car shut off .this time it did not turn on. No warring light ever appeared.now 2 hours latter the car cranks but will not turn over. System says "OK". Absolutly no warring lights are on.
Engine complaints in other Challenger years
Frequently asked questions
How common are engine problems on the 2013 Dodge Challenger?
NHTSA has 27 complaints about the engine & cooling of the 2013 Dodge Challenger, 15% of the model year's 179 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2013 Dodge Challenger engine problems?
No. NHTSA lists no engine & cooling recall for the 2013 Dodge Challenger, though it has 5 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2013 Dodge Challenger engine problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 49,000 miles, and 33% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 2 fires and 0 injuries to engine & cooling problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.