2013 Dodge Charger Transmission Problems

Which parts fail

• Automatic transmission › Control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
  1
• Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (PRNDL)
  1

Components named in complaints (automatic and manual transmissions, CVT, axles, driveshaft, 4WD/AWD).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  1129%
• 25k–50k
  718%
• 50k–75k
  718%
• 75k–100k
  38%
• 100k–150k
  821%
• 150k+
  25%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2013 Dodge Charger owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that after stopping at a stop light, the brake pedal was released and the accelerator pedal was depressed to make a left turn however, the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was towed to the residence and then towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the output shaft had failed, and the transmission and transfer case needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V610000 (Power Train). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 124,000.

Power train, transmission output shaft fracture could result in a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash. if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in park. The vehicle has been inspected. There are warning lights. They appeared 02/29/2024

The shifter module that was replaced under recall S27/NHTSA 16V-240 in August of 2016 started shifting itself into sport mode automatically and without warning in November of 2022. I took my car to James River Chrysler Dodge in Ozark, Mo in November to have the shifter module replaced. The dealership could not find a new Mopar shifter module because Chrysler stopped making them. There is no after market shifter modules available for this specific shifter module so James River Chrysler placed a used shifter module in my car. The used shifter module is automatically shifting the car into a lower sports mode gear without warning also which is a safety hazard for me, my family, and other individuals who are traveling in a proximity around me. I cannot purchase a new Mopar or after market shifter module for my car because no one is manufacturing this part. …

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 vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure was undetermined. The body damage was repaired. The manufacturer not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 4,000.

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 was notified of the failure and the contact stated that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V240000 (power train). The failure mileage was 29,950. The VIN was not available.

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 items off the seat I didn't notice the car moving until I heard the crunching sound.

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 of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 37,184.

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the dealer (anderson Toyota, 6510 showplace ave, lake havasu city, az 86404, [phone]) 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, [phone]) was unable to determine when the manufacturer would be able to provide the remedy and repair parts for the recalls. In addition, when using the car jack, it was structurally unable to hold the weight of the vehicle and would collapse to the ground without warning. The manufacturer recalls were for the air bags, power train, and electrical system (alternator assembly). The manufacturer provided case number: 32367806 and indicated that they would follow-up with the contact. …

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 it was going to cost me 8,599 to fix this probkem that I always had. Now I took it to another dealership and they told me before looking at it what was wrong come to find out I have the same vehicle as every sheriff in our town and he has fixed everyone of their vehicles with the exact same problem this sounds like a problem that is going on with a lot of these chargers and this is just weird to me it's no coincidence that I have talked to at least 20 other people with the …

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Dodge Charger. The contact stated she was trying to start the vehicle with the key fob which failed to start the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to her residence and then towed to bluff road auto sales located at 1400 bluff rd, columbia, sc 29201, [phone], where it was diagnosed with needing the battery cable to be replaced. The vehicle had the repairs completed but continued to experience the failure. The contact stated at a later date, while parking the vehicle, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed back to the used car dealer but was not diagnosed as to the cause of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 69,000. Invalid VIN.

Related recalls

NHTSA investigations

Transmission complaints in other Charger years