2013 Dodge Challenger drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 16 complaints for the 2013 Dodge Challenger, 6% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 16 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 41,000 miles 12 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 12 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 41,000 miles, and 67% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
The vehicle suddenly started smoking, immediately followed by fire while I was stopped at a red light in the middle of town. My 2013 dodge challenger only had 20,000 miles on it, and all service was done as recommended by dodge, at a certified shop. I reported the issue to dodge, and they denied any manufacturing defect, despite the fact that there is a recall for my model, because of known issues regarding alternators overheating, or short circuiting, causing thermal diode fatigue.
Was travelling on the freeway at about 55 to 60 MPH, began to gently accelerate to pass car going in same direction on freeway. Suddenly the engine RPM increased rapidly, but car did not speed up, then suddenly it appeared to slam into gear. Person travelling in passenger seat began to look all around as he thought we had been hit. Again, this does not occur with pedal to the floor acceleration, just normal driving. Car has done this many times before, it slams back into gear so hard it stalls the engine.
Other problems reported for the 2013 Dodge Challenger
- Electrical system 104 complaints
- Engine 27 complaints
- Air bags 19 complaints
- Steering 15 complaints